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.
It's Getting Better All the Time
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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My heart don't race when someone's at my door
I've almost given up thinkin' your ever gonna call
I don't believe in magic anymore.
I just don't lie awake at night
Asking God to get you off my mind
It's getting better all the time
Yeah, I got to work on time again this morning
This old job is all that I got left
And no one even noticed I'd been crying
At least I don't have whiskey on my breath.
Yeah, I think I'm gonna make it
'Cause God won't make a mountain I can't climb
It's getting better all the time
It's getting better all the time.
God, I hope you're happy
Girl, I wish you well
I just might get over you
You can't ever tell.
I always thought that I'd do something crazy
If I ever saw you out with someone else
But when the moment came last night
I couldn't say a word, I stood there in the dark all by myself.
Yeah, I could've said a million things
But all I did was keep it locked inside
It's getting better all the time
It's getting better all the time.
It's getting better all the time...
The lyrics to the song It's Getting Better All The Time by Brooks & Dunn express the singer's personal growth and healing after a breakup. The first stanza highlights the singer's progress in moving on from their ex. They no longer have a physical and emotional reaction to external stimuli like the phone ringing, someone knocking on the door, or waiting for a call that might never come. The singer acknowledges that they have lost faith in magic, indicating that they realize the relationship may not have been as perfect as they once perceived it. In the chorus, the singer admits that they no longer struggle to fall asleep at night, plagued by thoughts of their ex. They have not completely forgotten about their ex, but they are gradually transitioning towards a more peaceful state of mind.
In the second stanza, the singer shares that they are making progress in their professional life. They have mustered the strength to go to work and hide their emotional pain from coworkers who do not notice their struggle. They are also proud that they have not resorted to alcohol to numb the pain. The singer is confident that they will overcome the heartbreak because they know they can tackle any obstacle that comes their way. In the bridge, the singer addresses their ex-partner directly, expressing their desire to move on and find happiness. They also acknowledge that the healing process is not linear and that they may still face unexpected setbacks. However, the overall message of the song suggests that the singer has come a long way since the breakup and is optimistic about their future.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't stop breathing every time the phone rings
I am no longer anxious when the phone rings since it's unlikely to be you.
My heart don't race when someone's at my door
I do not panic every time there's a knock on my door as I know it isn't you.
I've almost given up thinking you're ever gonna call
I've come to terms with the fact that you're never going to call me again.
I don't believe in magic anymore.
I no longer believe that we could rekindle our love and make things right between us.
I just don't lie awake at night
I don't stay up all night thinking about you anymore.
Asking God to get you off my mind
I used to pray for divine intervention to help me forget about you.
It's getting better all the time
I am gradually moving on and things are improving for me day by day.
Yeah, I got to work on time again this morning
I am able to go to work as usual without being interrupted by thoughts of you.
This old job is all that I got left
My work is currently the only thing I have left to hold on to.
And no one even noticed I'd been crying
I'm no longer crying as often, and even when I do, nobody seems to notice.
At least I don't have whiskey on my breath.
I'm no longer drowning away my sorrows in alcohol.
Yeah, I think I'm gonna make it
I am becoming more confident that I will eventually move on and find happiness again.
'Cause God won't make a mountain I can't climb
I believe that God won't give me a challenge that I can't overcome.
God, I hope you're happy
I wish you well, and I hope that you have found happiness too.
Girl, I wish you well
I'm letting you go and wishing you only the best.
I just might get over you
I'm slowly but surely moving on from our past relationship.
You can't ever tell.
I never know what the future might hold, and that includes the possibility of getting back together with you or finding someone new.
I always thought that I'd do something crazy
I used to imagine myself doing something reckless if I ever saw you with someone else.
If I ever saw you out with someone else
The thought of you being with someone else used to drive me crazy.
But when the moment came last night
But when that moment actually happened last night, I was surprisingly calm.
I couldn't say a word, I stood there in the dark all by myself.
I didn't have anything to say, so I chose to stay silent and hide in the darkness where nobody could see me.
Yeah, I could've said a million things
I had a lot of things I wanted to say, but I decided to keep them to myself.
But all I did was keep it locked inside
I didn't share my thoughts with you because deep down, I knew that it wouldn't make a difference.
It's getting better all the time
Despite everything, I know that I'm getting better and moving on with my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON COOK, RONNIE BOWMAN
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@dk2428
Not American, not into country music, but this guy's voice is truly something else. Can't stop listening, amazing singer!!!
@6666666662
Try Merle Haggard next
@billsomrak
Probably the only Country Male singer who can bring tears to the eyes with his songs/voice. Truly an icon.
@mgracia67
Absolutely!! he gets me often
@dozzer009
“I Believe” brings me to tears no matter how many times I listen to it. Yes, his voice and the intonation is always sincere and beautifully moving. Was so lucky to see them with Reba in Las Vegas. Absolutely amazing performers and truly genuine people!!
@charlotteporterfield7600
He is an Angel
@ellenschmall1421
George Straight n Alan Jackson....those 3 r the best. Brooks n Dunn !!!!!
@gloverkelsonkids4547
I'll drop my panties! I'm a man
@1031E
Ronnie Dunn has the best country music voice I've ever heard .
@cjkopp1185
Your clearly never listened to Jamey Johnson