microphone. Her favorite pastime instantly became singing along with country tunes by artists like Barbara Mandrell and Loretta Lynn. She preferably sang in front of an audience, with her older brothers' help.
Over the next few years, she gained experience singing at her family's church. At age 12, she entered a local talent contest and won. With a newfound confidence, she entered more contests, winning over and over. While still in her teens, she put together a band of her own called TC Country. The group appeared at fairs, weddings, and clubs.
She finished high school and took vocational training to be a secretary. In 1991, she moved to Nashville with her parents. In 1996 she married, but divorced after a few years. In 1998, she was introduced to Shane Decker after one of her performances. Decker worked for Warner-Chappell Music as a songwriter. He offered to help her get a demo ready. He also helped her land a job writing songs at Warner-Chappell. She signed to Sony Music Nashville, which released her first single, the very traditional "If You Can," in 2000. After a second single stalled, "Angels in Waiting" cracked the Top 10; Cochran co-wrote the song about her two brothers, who had died of cystic fibrosis. Her follow-up album included the single "Life Happened," but didn't sell well and she parted ways with the label shortly afterwards.
I Believe
Tammy Cochran Lyrics
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I'm singing this song to you
I know how it feels to be lost and so weary
Something tells me you do too
There's so many of us on this planet why are so many of us alone?
Sometimes its hard to keep the faith but I keep holding on
'cause I believe
I believeeeeeeeeee in a loveeeeeee
I believeeeeeeeeee in a loveeeeeee
Do you believe
Do you believe
Do you believe
There'ver been occasions in my life
I wish I'd have done things better
But somedays are singing in the rain my friend
And somedays are stormy weather
I believeeeeeeeeee in a loveeeeeee
I believeeeeeeeeee in a loveeeeeee
So hold on
Hold on
Is anybody out there
Is anybody out there
Is anybody out there
Who feels like I do
I believe in you
I believeeeeeeeeee in a loveeeeeee
So hold on
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
The song "I Believe" by Tammy Cochran is an emotional and inspiring piece that talks about the importance of believing in love and holding on to faith even during tough times. The song speaks to people all over the world who might be feeling lost, alone, and weary. Tammy mentions that despite the many people on this planet, so many of us are still alone. This is a message that anyone can relate to as loneliness is a universal feeling that affects people irrespective of their race, gender, or social class.
The lyrics in the second verse talk about how we all have moments in our lives when we wish we had done things differently. Tammy notes that some days are sunny, and some days are rainy, which serves as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life. However, the chorus comes back with a message of hope and faith - that we should believe in love, and that we should hold on to it. Tammy believes in a love that can overcome all our struggles, and she encourages us to do the same.
The song is an excellent reminder to hold onto faith even when life seems too difficult, and to believe in love as the ultimate solution to our problems.
Line by Line Meaning
People all over the world can you hear me
The singer is addressing people all over the world and asking if they can hear her.
I'm singing this song to you
The singer is letting her audience know that this song is dedicated to them.
I know how it feels to be lost and so weary
The singer can empathize with the feeling of being lost and tired as she has felt it before.
Something tells me you do too
The singer has a feeling that her audience can relate to that same feeling of being lost and tired.
There's so many of us on this planet why are so many of us alone?
The singer is questioning why there are so many people on earth yet so many feel alone.
Sometimes its hard to keep the faith but I keep holding on
It can be difficult to believe sometimes, but the singer is holding onto her faith and beliefs anyway.
'cause I believe
The singer is stating that she believes in something.
I believee
The singer is emphasizing that she believes in something.
I believeeeeeeeeee in a loveeeeeee
The singer believes in love and is repeating it for emphasis.
Do you believe
The singer is addressing her audience and asking if they too believe.
Do you believe
The singer is repeating the question she just asked her audience for emphasis and to encourage a response.
Do you believe
The singer is asking for a third time if her audience believes as she does, hoping for a response.
There'ver been occasions in my life
The singer is acknowledging that there have been times in her life when she has struggled or made mistakes.
I wish I'd have done things better
The singer is expressing regret about things she could have done better in her life.
But somedays are singing in the rain my friend
Some days are joyful and remind the singer of singing in the rain with a friend.
And somedays are stormy weather
Other days are difficult and feel like a stormy weather situation.
So hold on
The singer is encouraging her audience to hold on to their beliefs and dreams.
Hold on
The singer is repeating her encouragement to hold on for emphasis.
Is anybody out there
The singer is asking if anyone else feels the same way she does about believing in love.
Is anybody out there
The singer is repeating her question for emphasis and to encourage a response.
Is anybody out there
The singer is asking a third time if there is anyone who feels the same way as her and is hoping for a response.
Who feels like I do
The singer is looking for someone who can relate to her belief in love.
I believe in you
The singer is expressing her belief and trust in her audience and their ability to hold on to their own beliefs.
So hold on
The singer is repeating her earlier encouragement to hold on to what you believe in.
Hold on
The singer is repeating her encouragement once more for emphasis and as a final message to her listeners.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: AJA R. VOLKMAN, DAN REYNOLDS, DAN G. EPAND, RICH K. KOEHLER
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