Measure Of A Man- The coolest thing about this song is that it was the first song ever pitched to me. It was the first song I heard when I was at my first publishers meeting. I had this feeling like
Nobody Knows- My relationship with this song is very personal. With my whole cancer experience, my parents hurt wanting to know what they could do to help me; they would have given anything to get inside my head and know what I was feeling. Even the doctors didn't know. The song is saying exactly that:
If You Love Somebody- This song is basically how we all want to feel in a relationship. Love is the only thing in life that can drive us to do things that may seem silly or crazy. This song is about the goofy stuff you do with someone you love because you feel totally comfortable with them. To find someone we feel that safe with is a goal a lot of us have.
There's Only You- This is what I would call a Kevin Sharp ballad. This is the stuff I grew up loving, like Kenny Rogers'
She's Sure Taking It Well- This song was on hold for John Berry for a long time and we were hoping it would come back to us. During the last two days before we went in to cut the last few song for the album, it did - and I'm so glad.
The Strength To Love- I heard a part of this song on a tape at my first meeting with Chris Farren. We were getting to know each other and he hadn't agreed to produce my album. Chris had just finished a demo of a song he'd written and I liked it so much that I asked to sing some of the vocal. I went in, cut it, and it was like magic. It ended up being a song that played a major part in my getting a deal and convincing Chris to be part of the project.
Love Bomb- I can't sing a song that I haven't lived or experienced in some way. I've been on both sides of this situation - being the one to tell a girl I loved her too soon and being the one hearing it before I was ready. When I was the one spilling my heart I remember thinking,
I'm Already Loveing You Too Much- I love the song. I feel very fortunate to have Chris Farren not only as a producer, but also as a writer. We've all been where this song comes from. It's like being in high school, going on your first date, and feeling like,
Population 4000 Minus 1- Basically, this song talks about my dreams and aspirations growing up in a small town and all the crazy things I wanted to do if I ever got out. When I left, I really missed the things I was trying to escape - the dairies, the sameness, the solitude. Now what I really want is to go back to a small town someday. I guess it's a grass-is-greener-on-the-other-side song.
Somebody's Baby- After the first few bars, I was sold on this song. I'm a sucker for a piano demo. I love the moods it can create and the melody was so addictive to me. I had that song in my head for days after I heard it and stuck it in my tape player for weeks after I got a copy of it. I played it over and over while I was picking songs for the album. I knew I had to have it.
Love At The End Of The Road- This song is about finding peace with ourselves and those around us. It's very similar to a lot of songs tha I've connected with in the past. I've used music to help me get over a difficult situation or time and I've used the lyrics to put into words or perspective what I was feeling. I hope this song will help people connect with those feelings. It's a song that sends up a light. It makes you think.
