Story Behind The Song
Katie was a very good friend of mine that I watched grow and change over the years as she moved forward from dysfunctional relationships to carving out her niche in the world, moving forward depending on her strong sense of self, not on others.
Song Description
Katie's growth and exploration as she reaches the landmark birthday of 40. It describes what she might want in her life, where she's been, and how she's going to create her future.
| Song Length |
4:49 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful |
Subject |
Friendship, Birthdays, Other Holidays |
| Similar Artists |
Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Katie flew to Heathrow on Sunday
On to Shannon Airport Sunday night
Missed the first bad storm of the season
I wonder if she had a bumpy flight
Katie's turning 40 in Paris
Maybe she'll buy herself some haute couture
A Frenchman left a bad taste in her mouth back home
She can find a better Frenchman there, that's for sure
CHORUS
Oh Katie, she's on her way
Oh Katie, she's out there living for today
Oh Katie, won't get stuck in the past
This trip she's given herself
is the kind of gift that lasts
Katie's going hiking in Cork County
Trekking her way through the British Isles
Then it's off to catch the sun in St Tropez
I can feel how just the thought would warm her smile
Katie thinks of having herself a baby
But Katie hasn't yet found the right dad
Still Katie's life is full and she's not waiting
Not lamenting all the things she never had
CHORUS
Katie cares for others for a living
Now Katie's learning to care for herself
and Katie plays her music just for love
Katie plays her music for her health
CHOURS