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.
In A Heartbeat
Deana Carter Lyrics
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The things we never said hunting me down
I feel like I've found myself in pieces on the floor
More broken than before I let you down...
You can lose someone in a heartbeat
You can lose yourself in a memory...
Look at me now, I'm going insane
I'm looking back at what remains
What have I done, was it in vain?
Can you forgive me once again?
Say you'll do that, and I'd take it back in a heartbeat.
I can't avoid the will to fall apart
To stop before I start living again
I try to pretend I'm not afraid to set you free
To push you out to sea to wait for the wind...
You can lose someone in a heartbeat
You can lose yourself in a memory...
(REPEAT CHROUS)
What have I done, was it in vain?
Can you forgive me once again?
I'd take it back, if you'd say you'll do that
In a heartbeat.
The lyrics to Deana Carter's song In A Heartbeat convey the agony of regret and the longing for reconciliation. The singer is haunted by the things that were left unsaid and the mistakes that were made that led to the loss of a special person. The pain is evident in the line, "I feel like I've found myself in pieces on the floor, more broken than before." She is aware that a relationship can be shattered in an instant, and that the memories of love can be just as destructive. The chorus reveals her desperation and confusion as she wonders if her actions were in vain and pleads for another chance.
The phrase "you can lose someone in a heartbeat" is particularly poignant because it suggests that love is a fickle thing that can disappear suddenly without warning. The singer recognizes that she played a part in the destruction and wants to make amends. She is willing to take responsibility and is willing to try to make things right if given the chance. The song is a testament to the complexity of human relationships and the importance of communication and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't ignore the voices in my head
I am unable to disregard the thoughts in my mind.
The things we never said hunting me down
Unspoken words and feelings are troubling me a lot.
I feel like I've found myself in pieces on the floor
I feel broken and shattered into pieces.
More broken than before I let you down...
I am in a worse state of brokenness than when I first disappointed you.
You can lose someone in a heartbeat
Losing someone you love can happen suddenly and unexpectedly.
You can lose yourself in a memory...
Memories can consume you and make you lose your sense of self.
Look at me now, I'm going insane
I am losing my mind and going crazy.
I'm looking back at what remains
I am reminiscing about what's left behind.
What have I done, was it in vain?
I am questioning my actions and wondering if they were meaningless.
Can you forgive me once again?
I am asking for your forgiveness again.
Say you'll do that, and I'd take it back in a heartbeat.
If you forgive me, I would take back everything I did wrong without hesitation.
I can't avoid the will to fall apart
I cannot resist the temptation to break down emotionally.
To stop before I start living again
I am hesitant to move forward and begin living again.
I try to pretend I'm not afraid to set you free
I am attempting to hide my fear of letting you go.
To push you out to sea to wait for the wind...
I want to release you and let you drift away, waiting for life to guide you.
I'd take it back, if you'd say you'll do that
I am willing to make amends if you will forgive me.
In a heartbeat.
Without hesitation, I would fix my wrongs and make things right.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEANA KAY CARTER, JAMES MICHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrJustDIY
Awesome song from a awesome person.
@HawkesVids
Love it Deana ! Beautiful song
@frankp6696
Deanna just plain another great one in the mix of it all 💯 and your music and voice is awesome and just plain facts with me and other people listening 💯 and much respect to you and your family members ❤️🙏 and comments below 👇 are letting be known for us all without any questions asked 🙏❤️💯💪 with your words and all the above with me ✌️🎸😎🙏😎🕊️💥👍
@CasonovaCorkClub
Such a natural beauty!
@donniesutton3369
I love this song and Deana!!
@BrandiNaugle
Such a beautiful song
@marlinmr7
Beautiful Deana - just simply and elegantly beautiful! Thank You! :-)
@giuseppemare
You blasted off with "Southern Way of Life"! I really like this as well. I had never heard it before, thank you!