Brooks & Dunn's music covers the full range of modern country music, and their chart-topping hits have included everything from the Ronan Keating-penned ballad "The Long Goodbye," through the Rivers Rutherford-written "Ain't Nothing About You," to the gospel music-influenced "Believe." They are also associated with being pioneers of the line dance craze of the mid-1990s. One of their hits, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" - the video for which was made in Tulsa, Oklahoma - is most emblematic of this style.
Both band members write, sing, and play guitar. One or both artists writes or co-writes a large majority of their material, and self-penned successes include the 2004 smash "Red Dirt Road" which the duo wrote together. Both artists have served as song-writers for other artists too. Ronnie Dunn co-wrote country superstar Toby Keith's song "Don't Leave I Think I Love You" which appeared on his 2003 album Shock'n Y'all. Dunn's vocal performances have tended to be released as radio singles: recent hits "You Can't Take the Honkytonk Out of The Girl," "Red Dirt Road," "It's Getting Better All The Time," "That's What It's All About," "Play Something Country," and "Believe" all feature Ronnie Dunn singing lead vocals.
Brooks & Dunn are renowned for their high-energy stage shows. Recent tours have featured Australian country singer Keith Urban, fellow duo Montgomery Gentry, and successful country newcomer Gretchen Wilson. Their latest Deuces Wild tour of 2005 featured fellow country duo Big and Rich. In 2006, the duo opened for the Rolling Stones at their Omaha, Nebraska show.
The duo's songs have been used by President George W Bush as his official campaign songs in both his election and re-election campaigns. In 2000, the then Texas Governor chose the blue-collar line-dance-friending hit of the mid-1990s, "Hard Workin' Man," and in 2004, the President selected the (pre-9/11) hit patriotic "Only in America." Brooks & Dunn both supported the President's re-election campaign, performing at a Republican rally featuring Laura Bush on the eve of the election.
Their latest album is Hillbilly Deluxe which features the number 1 single "Play Something Country."
On August 10, 2009, the duo issued a statement on their website announcing that they were splitting up after 20 years of making music together. The split was amicable, with a final album in September 2009 and a final tour in 2010.
On December 3, 2014, it was announced that Brooks & Dunn will reunite and perform a series of concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada with Reba McEntire throughout mid-late 2015. In 2016, they were selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track featuring the artists performing a medley of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again", and "I Will Always Love You", which was released in celebration of 50 years of the CMA Awards.
Believer
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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Baby, like I love you
Why do you keep the key to your heart
Behind a door I can't get through
I have faith
I hide my time
I'll be all right
I'm a believer in love
Like a fool playin' with fire
While my flame burns alone
Like a slave to blind desire
Oh I keep hangin' on
I have faith
I hide my time
I'll be all right
I'll be fine
I'm a believer in love
Someday you'll feel in my kiss
What I do in yours
So wait to see in your eyes
That light I'm looking for
I have faith
I hide my time
I'll be all right
I'll be fine
I'm a believer in love
I pray
For a sign
Live for the day
You'll be min
I'm a believer in love
I believe in love
The lyrics to Brooks & Dunn's song Believer express the frustration and longing of a lover who is trying to win the heart of their beloved. Despite their efforts to show their love, they feel like they are not getting through to the person they love. The first two lines of the song are a plea to the person: "What do I do to make you love me / Baby, like I love you?" The singer asks why their love interest keeps their heart locked away behind a door they can't seem to get through. They express their faith and their belief in love, yet they still feel like they're playing with fire, like a fool.
The song continues with the singer expressing their hope that one day their love will be reciprocated. They believe that someday their loved one will be able to feel what they feel and see the light they've been searching for. Despite the uncertainty and difficulties of love, the singer remains hopeful and puts their trust in the power of love.
Overall, the lyrics to Believer are a heartfelt plea for love and a testament to the power of faith and belief in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
What do I do to make you love me
I am willing to do anything to make you fall in love with me
Baby, like I love you
With the same intensity and passion that I have for you
Why do you keep the key to your heart
Why do you guard your heart so closely?
Behind a door I can't get through
And not allow me to enter into your heart?
I have faith
I believe in the possibility of a future with you
I hide my time
I am patient and willing to wait for you
I'll be all right
I am strong and will be okay even if things don't work out
I'll be fine
I am confident in myself and my ability to handle whatever comes my way
I'm a believer in love
I hold firm to the belief that love is possible and will find a way
Like a fool playin' with fire
I know that pursuing you is risky, but I cannot help myself
While my flame burns alone
Even though I love you, my love is not reciprocated
Like a slave to blind desire
I am consumed by my passion for you, unable to control it
Oh I keep hangin' on
Despite the odds, I am unwilling to let go of my love for you
Someday you'll feel in my kiss
I hope to express my love for you through a kiss someday
What I do in yours
And you will feel the love that I have for you reflected in your own kiss
So wait to see in your eyes
I eagerly anticipate the moment when I can see in your eyes
That light I'm looking for
The love and affection that I have been searching for
I pray
I hope and wish fervently
For a sign
For some indication that your feelings might be changing
Live for the day
I look forward to the day
You'll be mine
When you will finally be mine and we can be together
I'm a believer in love
I hold strong to the idea that love is real and will find a way
I believe in love
I have faith in the power of love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONNIE DUNN
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@TylerGreatCountry
Who's still listening to this amazing song in 2024
@user-wl7ke5gy7c
I am. I love Brooks & Dunn 🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵. I Believe too. Lovely touchy amazing song 🙏🙏🙏🤍💜❤️🫶🙌🙌✨🤠🤠🦩🦩🦩💍💍🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🤎🤎🤎🤟🤟😇😇😇😇♾️♾️♾️
@Ba_Splattzy-ke8xc
Me
@ejerciciosc69
PUES AQUÍ EN EL SUR DE VERACRUZ MÉXICO! ME ENCANTA! SALUDOS
@natehill3969
Definitely one of my all time top 5 song/video of all times.
@pamelagranger2139
Me
@stephaniesmith129
This evening we have the funeral services for my nephew, who passed last week after 15 month battle of cancer he was so strong into his faith. I have never been one to be religious. I like to believe that there’s a God and an afterlife but this morning as I get in my car, I turn on the radio and the song believe by Brooks & Dunn starts playing. It’s gotta be a sign for Micky saying look, I’m OK I’m not in any more pain and I’m here with Jesus. Definitely gave me comfort that was needed.
@adamallen3365
The Lord’s timing is always right when you needed it .. I’ve had so many moments in my life I’ve felt like giving up hope.. then something happens like what you just said and my faith is renewed! 🙏✌️
@kturner5022
I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and the rest of his family!
@user-bc8md6rx1n
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