For her role on Neighbours, she was nominated as the "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 46th Annual TV Week Logie Awards held in 2004, but lost to Isabel Lucas from Home And Away.
Following the path of many Neighbours stars by diversifying into music, Stephanie released an album entitled "Tightrope" in 2006. Glen Wheatley, Delta Goodrem's former manager, was recruited to manage the young starlet.
Her debut single "Mistake" was released in July of 2006 and debuted at number 4 on the ARIA chart in its first week. The debut album, Tightrope, was released two months later, and made its debut on the ARIA chart at number 4. The album was re-released with bonus songs in March 2007. The second single released from the album was the title track "Tightrope" which peaked at #16 on the ARIA chart. The 3rd single is "So Do I Say Sorry First?" which peaked at #34.
The album was released in the UK in August 2007 after the release of "Mistake" which only managed to peak at a lowly #47 in the UK singles chart. "So Do I Say Sorry First?" was then released as the second single, but only managed to chart at #258.
Whilst "Tightrope" was certified Gold in Australia, overall sales of the album were disappointing, despite promotion. Stephanie was rumoured to have been dropped from her record label.
More recently, Steph has focused more on her acting and is attempting to further her career in Los Angeles.
Steph starred on the reality series "The Steph Show" which documented her life around the recording of her debut album.
2007
Overcome
Stephanie McIntosh Lyrics
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My world was captured like a photograph
When I saw you
Eyes of oceans pulled me in
The rip tide was strong
And 'though I fought it for a second or two
You stole me with a glance and it was done
Breathe me in and breathe me out
Crave and desire what I yearn for
Pray that I might feel the same
'cause every night and every day
I wait for you
Looking for someone I almost knew
Why do I run, overcome?
The Moments happen then they pass
But my obsession doesn't go that fast
Who are you and do I ever cross your mind?
Find me alone and kiss me softly as I wake to truth
My sleep is dead, my life has just begun
I am overcome by you...
Breathe me in and breathe me out
Crave and desire what I yearn for
Pray that I might feel the same
'cause every night and every day
I wait for you
Looking for someone I almost knew
Why do I run, overcome?
How could I come so close?
What if I could spin the world like Superman
And would the moment go?
Fast enough to fly me back to you again
I shoud have let it show
I would grab a hold and not let go
Oh, and kiss me softly as I wake to truth
My sleep is dead, my life has just begun
Breathe me in and breathe me out
Crave and desire what I yearn for
Pray that I might feel the same
'cause every night and every day
I wait for you
Looking for someone I almost knew
Why do I run, overcome?
These lyrics tell the story of someone who is completely taken over by their feelings for another person. The opening line speaks of a shattered silence, a sudden break in the norm, which is followed by an intense infatuation that captures their world like a photograph. The second verse speaks of the powerful attraction that this person feels towards the other, as they are pulled in like a rip tide. Despite fighting this attraction, they eventually succumb to it, feeling completely overcome by the other person's gaze.
The chorus speaks of the yearning and desire that the singer feels for this other person, hoping that they might feel the same. They wait for this person, seeking out someone that they almost knew. The bridge shifts slightly, wondering about what could have happened differently, perhaps if they had been more obvious with their feelings. The song ends with a plea for this other person to kiss them and bring them into reality, as they feel as though their sleep is dead and their life has just begun.
Overall, these lyrics speak to the intensity of infatuation and the power that it can hold over someone. The song explores the all-consuming nature of these feelings and the desire for them to be reciprocated, as well as the regret that can come from not expressing them fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence shattered like it's glass
The quietness broke suddenly with an intense force
My world was captured like a photograph
My life stopped in that instant, as if frozen in a picture
When I saw you
I found you standing before me
Eyes of oceans pulled me in
Your eyes were so vast and powerful that they drew me in completely
The rip tide was strong
Though I tried to resist, your attraction was overwhelming
And 'though I fought it for a second or two
Even though I tried to fight the pull momentarily
You stole me with a glance and it was done
You captured my heart with just one look and it was all over
I was overcome by you...
I was completely consumed by my feelings for you
Breathe me in and breathe me out
Take me in completely, and then let me go
Crave and desire what I yearn for
Long for and want what I deeply desire
Pray that I might feel the same
Hope that you share the same profound emotions for me
'cause every night and every day
Throughout every moment of the day and night
I wait for you
I yearn for you to be with me
Looking for someone I almost knew
Trying to find the person I almost recognized, as if you were close to me before
Why do I run, overcome?
Why do my emotions hold such strong sway over me?
The Moments happen then they pass
Moments arise, and then they are gone
But my obsession doesn't go that fast
However, my intense feelings do not disappear as easily
Who are you and do I ever cross your mind?
Who are you, and do I ever occupy your thoughts?
Find me alone and kiss me softly as I wake to truth
Locate me by myself, and gently kiss me as I take notice of the reality
My sleep is dead, my life has just begun
The life I was living before now feels like it's over, and I have started afresh with new intensity
How could I come so close?
I had come so close to you emotionally
What if I could spin the world like Superman
What if I had Superman's strength and could control the world
And would the moment go?
Would that moment still exist?
Fast enough to fly me back to you again
Swift enough to carry me straight back to your presence
I should have let it show
I ought to have revealed my emotions more openly
I would grab a hold and not let go
I would hold on tightly and never let you go
Oh, and kiss me softly as I wake to truth
Oh, and gently kiss me as I come to realize the reality of the situation
Breathe me in and breathe me out
Take me in fully, and then breathe me out
Crave and desire what I yearn for
Long for and want what I deeply desire
Pray that I might feel the same
Hope that you share the same profound emotions for me
'cause every night and every day
Throughout every moment of the day and night
I wait for you
I yearn for you to be with me
Looking for someone I almost knew
Trying to find the person I almost recognized, as if you were close to me before
Why do I run, overcome?
Why do my emotions hold such strong sway over me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: THOMAS MARK HARMER NICHOLS, PETER N ZIZZO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kristen Davenport
I love this. I also had never heard of her until I checked out your videos. Awesome song♥