Phillips grew up in Leesburg, Georgia and went to Lee County High School. He graduated Albany Technical College, but had to miss the graduation ceremony due to being on American Idol.
Phillips auditioned for American Idol in Savannah, Georgia. He auditioned by singing the Stevie Wonder song "Superstition." The judges then asked him to audition with his guitar where he performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller." He made it to the Hollywood rounds and later to Las Vegas round.
On February 23, 2012, Phillips was chosen as one of the Top 24 semi-finalists. For the semi-finals, he performed "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins. He was one of the top five male vote getters and advanced to the Top 13. After the Top 13 performance night, Phillips was taken to a doctor for possible kidney stones. The Home Songfacts reports that after advancing to the final, Phillips was declared the winner on May 23, 2012. He won with a record breaking total vote count of 132 million.
Where We Came From
Phillip Phillips Lyrics
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'Cause the words we said in anger still echo in my brain
Alone through the darkness in this cave
I wanna hear you whisper
Hang on every word you say
Climb the mountain, swim for shore
Bring it back to how it was before
Take it out, blow it up
Ignite the memory in between us
Through the storm and all the dust
Take it out of these walls with a cannonball
But donβt let it go, donβt give up the ghost
While staring at the moon and the sun
Just trying to remember where we came from
I connect the stars to build a map to you
In the empty space weβre dreaming
Will we still know the truth
Climb the mountain, swim for shore
Bring it back to how it was before
Take it out, blow it up
Ignite the memory in between us
Through the storm and all the dust
Take it out of these walls with a cannonball
But donβt let it go, donβt give up the ghost
While staring at the moon and the sun
Just trying to remember where we came from
Ohhh ohhh ohhh ohhh, ohhh ohhh ohhh ohhh
So climb the mountain, swim for shore
Bring it back to what it was before
Take it out, blow it up
Ignite the memory in between us
Through the storm and all the dust
Take it out of these walls with a cannonball
But donβt let it go, donβt give up the ghost
While staring at the moon and the sun
Just trying to remember where we came from
Just trying to remember where we came from
Donβt let it go, donβt give up the ghost
While staring at the moon and the sun
Just trying to remember where we came from
The lyrics of Phillip Phillips's song "Where We Came From" capture the anxiety of trying to hold on to a relationship that has gone awry due to angry words said in the past. The singer sees himself in a dark and lonely cave, haunted by the echo of those hurtful words. The singer wants to go back to a time when it was all beautiful and full of hope. The lyric "Through the storm and all the dust" suggests that the relationship has gone through a rough patch, as if weathering a storm. The phrase "take it out of these walls with a cannonball" indicates an eagerness to break free from the constraints of the past and start anew. However, the singer is also reluctant to let go despite the hurt, as he holds on to the memories and the hope that they can still make it work.
The chorus "Climb the mountain, swim for shore, bring it back to how it was before" speaks of determination and a willingness to fight for the relationship, to reclaim what was lost. The line "I connect the stars to build a map to you" suggests that the singer is trying to find a way back to the person he loves, even if it means looking for answers in the cosmos. The song exudes a sense of longing and heartache, yet there's still a glimmer of hope that they can heal and remember where they came from.
Line by Line Meaning
I must've used up all my wishes yesterday
I feel like I've exhausted all my opportunities to make things right
'Cause the words we said in anger still echo in my brain
I regret the things we said to each other when we were upset, and I can't forget them
Alone through the darkness in this cave
I feel like I'm lost in the darkness of our conflict, and I'm alone in it
I wanna hear you whisper
I long for the soothing sound of your voice
Hang on every word you say
I value what you have to say and want to listen intently
Climb the mountain, swim for shore
No matter how difficult or far away, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to mend our relationship
Bring it back to how it was before
I want to recreate the positive feelings we had before our conflict began
Take it out, blow it up
I need to release the tension and frustration built up between us
Ignite the memory in between us
I want to rekindle the spark of our connection
Through the storm and all the dust
No matter how challenging or messy things get, I'm committed to facing it all and finding closure
Take it out of these walls with a cannonball
I want to break down the barriers that have been keeping us apart
But donβt let it go, donβt give up the ghost
I don't want to lose hope or give up on repairing our relationship
While staring at the moon and the sun
Even when I'm feeling lost or uncertain, I'll keep striving to overcome our conflict and reconnect with you
Just trying to remember where we came from
I'm reflecting on the positive moments we shared in the past and hoping to recapture that feeling
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN IAN GREEN, PHILLIP PHILLIPS
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