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.
That's What She Gets for Loving Me
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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A true heart somebody willin' and able
To stay by her side through thick and thin
A tender touch every now and then
She's not hung up on fairy tales
Or some dream at the bottom of a wishin' well
Fancy cars or diamond rings
[Chorus]
That's what she gets
That's what she gets
That's what she gets for loving me
At times I lay awake at night
Stare at her laying by my side
Knowin' there in her heart as she sleeps
She can forever count on me
[Chorus]
Whatever turns her on
I'm here to do it
Till the day they write my name in stone
I'll live to prove it
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Brooks & Dunn's song That's What She Gets for Loving Me describe a woman's desire for a faithful man who can be by her side through thick and thin. She doesn't care about fancy cars or diamond rings, what she truly desires are the little things - someone who can provide her with a tender touch every now and then. The lyrics suggest that the woman is not looking for a perfect or fantasy-like relationship, but rather a real, genuine, and lasting connection with her partner.
The song's chorus reinforces this idea and highlights the woman's willingness to love and accept the singer, despite his imperfections. The singer is depicted as someone who sometimes doubts his own worthiness of his partner's love but is determined to fulfill his role in the relationship. He pledges to do whatever turns his partner on and proves his love and loyalty to her until the end of time. The lyrics suggest a relationship that is built on mutual trust, love, and commitment.
In conclusion, the song That's What She Gets for Loving Me by Brooks & Dunn portrays a relationship that is realistic and grounded in the little things that matter to the individuals involved. It highlights the importance of faithfulness, loyalty, and mutual love and support in a lasting relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She said what she wants is a man to be faithful
She wants a partner who will stay loyal to her
A true heart somebody willin' and able
She wants someone who is genuine and committed
To stay by her side through thick and thin
She wants someone who will support her no matter what
A tender touch every now and then
She wants affection and intimacy in their relationship
She's not hung up on fairy tales
She's not looking for a perfect, unrealistic romance
Or some dream at the bottom of a wishin' well
She's not expecting a fairytale happy ending
Fancy cars or diamond rings
Material possessions are not important to her
What she wants most are the little things
She values small gestures and acts of kindness
That's what she gets
The artist recognizes and provides what she truly wants
That's what she gets
She receives the love and affection she desires
That's what she gets for loving me
The singer acknowledges that he's lucky to have someone who loves him despite his flaws
At times I lay awake at night
The artist thinks deeply about his relationship with her
Stare at her laying by my side
He admires her beauty and presence beside him
Knowin' there in her heart as she sleeps
He knows that she trusts and loves him even when she's not conscious
She can forever count on me
The singer promises to always be there for her
Whatever turns her on
The artist is willing to do whatever makes her happy
I'm here to do it
He's committed to fulfilling her desires
Till the day they write my name in stone
He'll continue to love her until the end of his life
I'll live to prove it
He'll show her through his actions and love that he's committed to her
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONNIE DUNN, TERRY MCBRIDE
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Monique CM
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Wu Eskew
Terry McBride co-wrote this song with Ronnie Dunn -- one of approximately two dozen songs that he wrote with Dunn.
This tune is gorgeous. I love Ronnie's vocal. The band is chill.
marc kuykendall
thought about writing it after I heard it. I know that never counts. Editing this because you edited yours. Kinda creepy I see now.
Wendy Ramirez
Beautiful song π§ πΆ from Brooks&Dunn and a heart touching β€οΈsong indeed God bless the talent and voice for singing π€is so beautiful πΆπΈπ₯
Reel Reedy Music
Truly; one of a kind!
D Wade
Hard to top these guys..The look,the attitude,the music..Wow.
Wendi Pasa
I LOVE THIS SONG
Reel Reedy Music
Same here, Wendi!.
Pamela Knowles
Beautiful songπΆπΈπΆπΉπ₯°β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Terri Perry
Love this song