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.
Where I Am
Tammy Cochran Lyrics
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I've seen more hurtin'
On this road back from hell
Than I would wish on anyone
For everything I faced in this world
It seemed the darkest
With the devil at my door
And I've had to go through the worst
To get to the best I've ever been
I thought no one could love the kind of fool I was
No one was brave enough to take that chance
Then you lifted me so unselfishly
You reached out your hands and caught me
It's your love that brought me where I am
I have recovered, I am home
Now I believe in heaven
My hurt's my own, the battle's won
Those demons gone
And I've had to go through the worst
To get to the best I've ever been
I thought no one could love the kind of fool I was
No one was brave enough to take that chance
Then you lifted me so unselfishly
You reached out your hands and caught me
It's your love that brought me where I am
No one could love the kind of fool I was
No one was brave enough to take that chance
Then you lifted me so unselfishly
You reached out your hands and caught me
It's your love that brought me where I am
And I've had to go through the worst
To get to the best I've ever been
In Tammy Cochran's song "Where I Am," the lyrics tell the story of someone who has gone through a lot of pain and hardship in their life, but they have come out on the other side stronger and more resilient. The opening lines reference stumbling and falling, but the singer has seen even more hurt along the way. It's clear that they have battled their own demons and faced some dark times, but they have also emerged victorious. The line "But with time comes the truth" suggests that the singer has had to work through some difficult situations to get to where they are now.
The chorus of the song talks about finding love and support from someone who was willing to take a chance on them. The singer had previously thought that no one could love them for who they were, but this person did just that. The love they were given acted as a beacon of hope and helped them get to a better place. The final lines touch on the idea that sometimes we have to go through the worst before we can appreciate the best.
Overall, "Where I Am" is a song about resilience, redemption, and the power of love to help us through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I have stumbled, how I fell
I have faced difficulties and struggled in my life
I've seen more hurtin', On this road back from hell
I have experienced more pain and suffering than anyone should have to while trying to overcome hardships
Than I would wish on anyone
I wouldn't want anyone else to have to go through what I have experienced
For everything I faced in this world, It seemed the darkest
I have faced many difficult situations that felt hopeless and without a light at the end of the tunnel
With the devil at my door
I have come close to giving up and succumbing to negativity and despair
But with time comes the truth
As time passed, I was able to see things more clearly and understand the reality of my situation
And I've had to go through the worst, To get to the best I've ever been
In order to reach the highest point in my life, I had to endure the lowest moments
I thought no one could love the kind of fool I was
I felt like I was unworthy of love and acceptance because of my mistakes and flaws
No one was brave enough to take that chance
I believed that no one was willing to take a risk on me and my imperfections
Then you lifted me so unselfishly
But you showed me kindness and generosity without expecting anything in return
You reached out your hands and caught me
You supported and encouraged me when I was at my lowest point
It's your love that brought me where I am
It was your love and care that helped me get to where I am today
I have recovered, I am home
I have been able to overcome my challenges and find a sense of stability and comfort
Now I believe in heaven
I have faith and hope in the goodness of life and the positivity that exists in the world
My hurt's my own, the battle's won
I have accepted and taken ownership of my past pains and battles, and have come out on the other side victorious
Those demons gone
I have let go of the negative influences and emotions that were holding me back
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAMMY LYNN COCHRAN, WILLIAM POLK, VERLON K. THOMPSON
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