Natalie
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics
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Each time they open their mouth
You can't believe it when you hear it
What they let come rollin' out
Don't know, why they're so super-hateful?
Ain't like they've got it so bad
If they'd do more singin' and less talkin'
Say goodbye to Natalie
Adios, Martie and Emily
They think that they're too cool
The chicks no longer rule
All country fans agree
Now they're threatenin' to quit
Like we really give a, yeah
They say they're goin' pop
Garth, he tried and flopped
But we won't soon forget
Martie, Emily and Natalie
Was it the lack of nominations
At this year's C.M.A.'s?
(Auh)
That got them tradin' in their banjos
For a drum machine and DJ's
Next thing you know they'll be on Soul Train
Out on the road with Eminem
They'll put some bling-bling in their videos
And we'll all make fun of them
Say goodbye to Natalie
Adios, Martie and Emily
The only folks in line
Are holding picket signs
And burning Chicks CDs
Wasn't it a sight to see?
Them posin' naked on a magazine
Now everybody knows
They're overexposed
If you know what I mean
Martie, Emily and Natalie
So go load up your tour bus and pull on out
'Cause your careers may soon be done
You bunch of multi-platinum jackass millionaires
Yeah, yeah rock 'n' roll, here they come
Say goodbye to Natalie
Adios, Martie and Emily
We hate to see it in
Why can't we be friends?
Please don't be mad at me
Martie, Emily and Natalie
See ya later Natalie
You are the weakest link, goodbye
The entire song is a satire and a commentary on the country music group The Dixie Chicks. The song is written and performed by Cledus T. Judd, who is known for his humorous interpretations of country songs. The lyrics discuss the lead singer of the group, Natalie Maines, and her controversial comments about then-President George W. Bush and the Iraq War. The lyrics criticize the Dixie Chicks for being insensitive and rude, as well as for their lack of humility and their seeming desire to change their musical style.
The opening lyrics, "They come off soundin' pretty pompous / Each time they open their mouth / You can't believe it when you hear it / What they let come rollin' out," allude to Maines' comments about Bush, which were divisive and polarizing. The song then goes on to reference the Dixie Chicks' move from country to pop music, which was met with criticism from some fans of country music. Judd pokes fun at the group's decision, implying that they were trying to stay relevant by changing their sound.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "Say goodbye to Natalie / Adios, Martie and Emily" as a way of highlighting the group's three members and dismissing them as has-beens. The song ends with Judd mocking the group's success by calling them "multi-platinum jackass millionaires" and telling them to pack up their "tour bus" and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
They come off soundin' pretty pompous
They sound arrogant and self-important when they speak
Each time they open their mouth
Every time they speak
You can't believe it when you hear it
Their words are hard to believe
What they let come rollin' out
The words they say
Don't know, why they're so super-hateful?
Not sure why they're being mean
Ain't like they've got it so bad
Their situation isn't that bad
If they'd do more singin' and less talkin'
People would prefer if they sing rather than speak
I think, we'd all be glad
People would be happier if they did this
Say goodbye to Natalie
Farewell to Natalie
Adios, Martie and Emily
Goodbye to Martie and Emily
They think that they're too cool
They have an inflated ego
The chicks no longer rule
Women in country music aren't as popular anymore
All country fans agree
This is a shared belief among country music fans
Now they're threatenin' to quit
They're considering quitting
Like we really give a, yeah
People don't care if they quit or not
They say they're goin' pop
They're planning to transition to pop music
Garth, he tried and flopped
Garth Brooks attempted to transition to pop music and failed
But we won't soon forget
People won't forget about their country roots
Was it the lack of nominations
Did they not get nominated for an award?
At this year's C.M.A.'s?
At the Country Music Awards this year?
(Auh)
An expression of frustration or annoyance
That got them tradin' in their banjos
Is that why they're transitioning away from country music?
For a drum machine and DJ's
To pursue pop music, they're starting to use electronic instruments and DJs
Next thing you know they'll be on Soul Train
They'll start appearing on a show more known for other genres of music
Out on the road with Eminem
They'll start collaborating with rappers like Eminem
They'll put some bling-bling in their videos
They'll start featuring flashy, expensive jewelry in their music videos
And we'll all make fun of them
People will mock them for transitioning away from country music
The only folks in line
The only people interested
Are holding picket signs
They're protesting the Chicks' transition
And burning Chicks CDs
They're refusing to support their music
Wasn't it a sight to see?
Wasn't it surprising?
Them posin' naked on a magazine
They appeared nude on a magazine cover
Now everybody knows
This news is widespread
They're overexposed
They're getting too much attention
If you know what I mean
If you understand what I'm saying
So go load up your tour bus and pull on out
Leave and go on tour
'Cause your careers may soon be done
Your careers might be coming to an end
You bunch of multi-platinum jackass millionaires
Insulting the Chicks' wealth and success
Yeah, yeah rock 'n' roll, here they come
Sarcastic comment about transitioning to rock music
We hate to see it in
People are upset about this
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we all get along?
Please don't be mad at me
Don't be upset by what I'm saying
See ya later Natalie
Goodbye to Natalie
You are the weakest link, goodbye
Making a reference to a British game show to once again say goodbye to Natalie
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRAD PAISLEY, CLEDUS T. JUDD
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@donnie83
Funny song and I love how it perfectly parodies "Celebrity" by Brad Paisley
@kentuckybackwoods7114
Oh but they still haunt us to this day in 2020
@suttybuddy7273
It's like Cledus stood up for Toby Keith in this song.
@1f5sda
Nice!
@aprilgosa3884
he does parodies so this is probably a joke I am not sure he liked Bush either
@djswiney6619
I don’t know about his opinion of Bush but he is good friends with Toby Keith. I would say he is not very fond of the Dixie Chicks.
@redneck400m3
Bush supporter or not hes a patriot
@caterpillarcurt9870
Perhaps they were right about Bush. After all, he really didn't contribute that much to the conservative cause.
@garrison2718
Really? Just someone else trying to capitalize on Dixie Chicks! "The Chick's no longer rule!"..... Like he matters! Jealous much!!!
@redneck400m3
Preston Garrison Dixie chick fan? Good riddance to them