Had It All
Katharine McPhee
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Why'd I have to go and be a fool again Why'd I have to go and make a big thing outta nothing I didn't know what I had 'Til you were gone It was right in front of me All along And now those days a same old story Are feelin' more like faded glory I had it all I threw it all aside Thinkin' there was more there I needed to find I had it all baby To give it away Blue skies sunshine and butterflies Those were the conditions that I left behind Why did I let it go to waste I had it all So where are all the fireworks I thought I'd see I still haven't found the magic I was lookin' for that made me leave Oh no I traded in my comfort zone For empty nights of bein' alone I had it all I threw it all aside Thinkin' there was more there I needed to find I had it all baby To give it away Blue skies sunshine and butterflies Those were the conditions that I left behind Why did I let it go to waste Why did I believe that a little voice Led me down the path to this bad choice Why don't I listen to the angels When they sing oh yeah they sing Oh yeah I had it all I threw it all aside Thinkin' there was more there I needed to find I had it all baby To give it away Blue skies sunshine and butterflies Those were the conditions that I left behind Why did I let it go to waste I had it all Why did I let it go to waste I had it all Why'd I have to go and be a fool again
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Written by: DAVID HODGES, KARA DIOGUARDI, MITCHELL SCHERR
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Had It All" is a song from Katharine McPhee's second studio album, titled "Unbroken" released in 2010.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks at number 39, marking McPhee's first entry on the charts since her 2007 single "Over It.”
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Songwriters"Had It All" was co-written by Katharine McPhee, along with David Hodges and Mitch Allan. Hodges is known for his work with the band Evanescence and Allan for his work with the band SR-71.
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Digital DebutThe song first debuted on AOL Music on July 23, 2009, and was released digitally on iTunes on August 25, 2009.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Had It All" was directed by Liz Friedlander, who has previously worked with artists such as U2 and Kelly Clarkson. It features McPhee walking through a series of doors that lead to different stages of her life.
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Genre"Had It All" is a pop-rock song, indicating McPhee's shift from the pop and R&B genres she previously explored on her debut album.
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Personal ConnectionIn an interview, Katharine stated that the song was about wasted opportunities and regrets, it was one of the most emotionally connected songs she has sung.
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Album Success"Unbroken," the album that "Had It All" appears on, reached number 27 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
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Production Team'Had It All' was produced by John Alagia, who has worked with popular artists like John Mayer and Dave Matthews Band.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some greatly appreciated the shift of genre in McPhee's music, while others critiqued it as something that didn't clearly establish her musical identity.
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