She is the daughter of Fred Carter, Jr. She is known for performing barefoot, saying that it helps her relax enough to sing.
Award-winning singer/songwriter/performer Deana Carter unveils The Chain, her fifth studio record October 9th on Vanguard Records.
Each of the 12 songs on The Chain has a special importance to Deana, who personally chose material that had a great impact on her early life. She took the same care in recruiting collaborators for the project, assembling a group of musicians who influenced her as an artist -- none more greatly than her father, legendary session player Fred Carter, Jr, who performs throughout the album. “Ever since I knew that music was going to be my life’s path, I’ve wanted to pay tribute to my dad and to the artists who were so good to me and my family. The camaraderie between them, and the way they took our family and made it part of their families, was so unique that I wanted to recapture it for a little while,” states Deana.
The Chain features duets with Deana and some of country music’s royalty: Kris Kristofferson (Help Me Make It Through The Night), Dolly Parton (Love Is Like A Butterfly), Jessi Colter (I’m Not Lisa), Willie Nelson (On The Road Again), George Jones (He Thinks I Still Care) and John Anderson (Swingin’). The CD also includes two of music’s rising stars, Shooter Jennings on “Good Hearted Woman”, the song made famous by his father, the great Waylon Jennings, and Harper Simon on “The Boxer,” a nod to his dad, Paul Simon who plays guitar on this track. The Chain also features stunning solo recordings of Deana performing such classics as “Lay Lady Lay”, “The Weight”, “Crying” and “Old Man”.
Produced and arranged by Deana Carter, The Chain is a musical feast and celebration of one’s past and influences.
A multi-platinum recording artist, Deana Carter burst into the music scene with the blockbuster album Did I Shave My Legs for This? (1996) that produced four No. 1 hit singles. Her additional releases included Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, Father Christmas, I’m Just A Girl, Greatest Hits and The Story Of My Life. She has performed on countless television shows and network specials and yielded a Golden Globe and Grammy nomination for the song Once Upon A December from the animated film Anastasia.
Deana is based in Los Angeles where she resides with her son, Gray Hayes. She is a spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation.
Absence Of The Heart
Deana Carter Lyrics
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I just can't figure out how to end them
I try to reach you, you're right beside me
There's something missing and we can't deny that
We live together separately
We don't want to fall apart
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
We live together separately
We don't want to fall apart
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
An absence of the heart
We live together separately
We don't want to fall apart
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
An absence of the heart
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
An absence of the heart
The lyrics of “Absence of the Heart” by Deana Carter explore the theme of the breakdown of a romantic relationship. The song's speaker writes letters to her partner, but she never sends them because she doesn't know how to end them. Although they are physically together, there is a feeling of something missing between them. The lines “We live together separately, We don't want to fall apart” suggest that the couple might be trying to hold onto their relationship, but the lack of emotional connection makes it difficult. Every time they kiss, there is a sense of emptiness and a void in their hearts.
The title of the song, “Absence of the Heart,” is a powerful metaphor for the missing love and deep emotional bond that is needed in a relationship. These emotions are typically associated with the heart. The repetition of the lines “We live together separately” along with “An absence of the heart” creates a sense of loneliness and isolation. The song captures the idea that love needs nurturing and attention to survive, and once it's gone, it's tough to regain. The emptiness and loneliness in the song are palpable and leave a significant impact on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I write you letters, but I don't send ?em
I compose letters to express myself to you, but I keep holding back from sending them.
I just can't figure out how to end them
I don't know how to conclude my letters because I have mixed emotions regarding our relationship.
I try to reach you, you're right beside me
I make efforts to get through to you, but you are always physically present around me.
There's something missing and we can't deny that
We both feel that there's an element of our relationship that's absent and we cannot pretend otherwise.
We live together separately
Although we reside in the same dwelling, our love has become disconnected and our paths have diverged.
We don't want to fall apart
Both of us still feel a strong attachment towards one another and the thought of separating is terrifying.
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
Whenever we share an intimate moment, there's an unmistakable emptiness that we cannot overlook.
An absence of the heart
Our hearts are no longer passionately involved in our relationship, and there's no way to replace what is missing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHARLES HARMON JONES, CHRIS FARREN, DEANA CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Steve Davis
This gorgeous lady needs to come back and make some more of this great music.
REVEREND DAVID HAMM
I've been a fan of Deana Carter for 30 yrs and I'll be a fan for life she's beautiful and her voice is an angel
Scott89878
I remember this song because the part of the song that goes "there's something missing and we can't deny it" has a melody that matches a part of the Goron theme in Ocarina of Time, a game that came out the same year as this song, so whenever I play through that game, I remember this song.
tidq
I don't know why nobody remembers this song. It's a good song.
dnecemusic
Wow! I forgot what a great song this is. Everyone remember Strawberry Wine, but this is a really great song!
Superman
You just bring me to life when I listen to you
Dave Wollenberg
Deana hit #16 in Billboard, 12-98, God bless ya, for postin' it! Thanx!
Henry Richards
Can't believe this only has 537 likes! A beautiful, thoughtful song sung by a gorgeous, real woman. Yet some vacuous pop nonsense can get thousands of likes in day. A sad commentary...
Tiernan Flaherty
Beautiful sad tune, it just unfortunately doomed her career by being the first single followup to a smash Country Pop success album.
Quentin Fernandez
One of her best songs. Love it and the video too.