Rice was born in Washington DC, and has been a resident of Franklin and Nashville TN since his early twenties.
From his official website: "In 1996 he signed with a record label (Rocketown Records) as their first artist. After four plus albums and a few handfuls of Christian radio hit singles, he moved to an indie label (Eb+Flo) started by his producer and long time friend Monroe Jones. This new label relationship helped him expand his musical reach into more mainstream pop radio, especially with his light-hearted love songs 'When Did You Fall (In Love With Me)' and 'Lemonade,' still heard in Home Depots, Toys-R-Uses, restaurant bathrooms, airports and shopping malls around the country."
In June 2022, Tates Creek Presbyterian Church released a report on allegations of past sexual misconduct by Rice after commencing an investigation in October 2020.
Lemonade
Chris Rice Lyrics
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For happy ever after
'Cause nobody knows what's coming
So why not take a chance on loving?
Come on, pour the glass and tempt me
Either half-full or half-empty
'Cause if it all comes down to flavor
The glass is tipping in my favor
Life gave me lemonade, and I can't imagine why
Born on a sunny day, beneath a tangerine sky
I live life without pretending
I'm a sucker for happy endings
Thanks for the lemonade
Thanks for the lemonade
Now, take your time to answer me
For the beauty of romancing
Is to calm your trembling hand with mine
While begging love to fill your eyes
I can hardly breathe while waiting
To find out what your heart is saying
And as we're swirling in this flavor
The world is tilting in our favor
Life gave me lemonade, and I can't imagine why
Born on a sunny day, beneath a tangerine sky
I live life without pretending
I'm a sucker for happy endings
Thanks for the lemonade
Thanks for the lemonade
I've got it made
Rest in the shade
And hold my love
While God above
Stirs with a spoon
We share the moon
Smile at the bees
More sugar, please
He really loves us after all
We're gonna need another straw
We're gonna need another straw
Life gave me lemonade, and I can't imagine why
Born on a sunny day, beneath a tangerine sky
I live life without pretending
I'm a sucker for happy endings
Thanks for the lemonade
Thanks for the lemonade
In the song "Lemonade" by Chris Rice, the lyrics encourage taking chances in love because nobody knows what the future holds. Rice's suggestion is to "pour the glass and tempt (him)", whether it is half-full or half-empty. The idea being, that if all things in life come down to flavor, then the glass is tipping in his favor. The song is a tribute to life itself, thanking it for the good and the bad, symbolized by lemonade, either sweet or sour.
He continues with a romantic overture when he invites his partner to take time to answer as they enjoy the beauty of the moment. Rice explains that the beauty of romance is calming the trembling hand with his while begging the other person to fill their eyes with love. The romantic anticipation becomes palpable, and as they "swirl in this flavor", it feels like the world is tilting in their favor. Thus, the song's message is to live life to its fullest potential without pretending and being a "sucker for happy endings."
Line by Line Meaning
So go ahead and ask her
Encouragement to pursue a happy ending in love with someone
For happy ever after
The goal of finding lasting love
'Cause nobody knows what's coming
Uncertainty in life and love
So why not take a chance on loving?
An invitation to take a risk on love despite the uncertainty
Come on, pour the glass and tempt me
A playful invitation to live life to its fullest
Either half-full or half-empty
The choice of how to view life's circumstances
'Cause if it all comes down to flavor
Perspective is what shapes life's experiences
The glass is tipping in my favor
Choosing a positive perspective can lead to a more enjoyable life
Life gave me lemonade, and I can't imagine why
The unexpected but appreciated good things in life
Born on a sunny day, beneath a tangerine sky
Beautiful beginnings and a bright future
I live life without pretending
Authenticity and honesty in living
I'm a sucker for happy endings
A desire for good outcomes and positivity
Thanks for the lemonade
Gratitude for life's blessings and good things
Now, take your time to answer me
Patience and appreciation for the beauty of romance
For the beauty of romancing
The enjoyment of the process of falling in love
Is to calm your trembling hand with mine
Comfort in love and relationships
While begging love to fill your eyes
Hope and desire for a reciprocated love
I can hardly breathe while waiting
The excitement and anticipation of love
To find out what your heart is saying
The importance of open and honest communication in love
And as we're swirling in this flavor
The enjoyment of the experience and emotions in love
The world is tilting in our favor
The feeling of good fortune in love
I've got it made
Satisfaction and contentment with life
Rest in the shade
Relaxation and comfort
And hold my love
The importance of relationships and love in life
While God above
Acknowledgment of a higher power's role in life
Stirs with a spoon
The idea of fate or destiny guiding life
We share the moon
Connection and shared experiences
Smile at the bees
Appreciation for the beauty in nature and life
More sugar, please
Desire for more sweetness and positivity in life
He really loves us after all
The idea of a loving God and blessings in life
We're gonna need another straw
The abundance of good things in life and the need to share with others
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS RICE, CHRISTOPHER M. RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amyyvette901
actually can't believe i've found this! I heard this song when it first came with my laptop when i was 7 years old, been looking for it since. an actual boppppp
@sushilover9310
Omgggg sameee! 2000s/2010s vibes
@sinjin5396
Me to
@chris.alexander.06
I've had it in my head for a months and finally obeyed the urge to listen to it again... not disappointed
@josephassiryani9174
DUUUUDE SAME it was my favorite song as a lil kid
@smikklesmingledingle
SAAAME! my mom just had a bunch of random songs.
@thanhheu4129
This song was in my battling and healing days, 3 years ago. Now I'm listening to this song, and 'Thanks for the lemonade', now i'm grown as a better version of myself :) This song just encourages us to live a life on the full mode while we're still alive, do what we can in our best way. That's how we called a life worth to live. Cause we're getting older every single day after all :)
@fantagehearts3998
A few years ago, my friend and I had a lemonade stand and we played this over and over again on the radio. Those were the days!😂
@ilovegod7772
Now grab those people for a candlelight dinner and play the song "Go light your world" do it for me? I wanna share Jesus with you. Dont wanna soak up the Son. I wanna share. Happy birthday :)
@s7en64
forgotten 2010 gem, missing the old days when i was still in school. real bop.