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.
Liar
Deana Carter Lyrics
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The only one you'd ever love
And all of our dreams would come true
And I could always count on you
Liar, cheater
I bet you break more hearts than anyone
Loser, leaver
Liar
You said the stars were all ours
And that heaven's just a kiss away
And when we were old you would hole me
And love me 'til our dying day
Liar, cheater
I bet you break more hearts than anyone
Loser, leaver
Sometimes I think you do it just for fun
Liar
Love's gonna get you back someday
Love's gonna get you hey, hey, hey
Love's gonna be the price you pay
Liar, cheater
I bet you break more hearts than anyone
Loser, leaver
Sometimes I think you do it just for fun
Liar
The song "Liar" by Deana Carter is a poignant account of a lover's betrayal. The singer of the song is someone who has been promised the world by a deceitful partner. The song makes it clear that the partner has lied and broken promises, leading to mistrust and heartbreak. The lyrics, "You promised me that I'd be the only one you'd ever love, and all of our dreams would come true, and I could always count on you," set the tone for the song's message. The singer calls out the partner as a liar, cheater, and someone who breaks more hearts than anyone.
The song's lyrics emphasize the sense of frustration, anger, and betrayal that comes with being deceived by a loved one. The singer's anger is palpable in the lyrics, "Liar, cheater, I bet you break more hearts than anyone, loser, leaver, sometimes I think you do it just for fun, liar." One of the most striking aspects of the song is how the singer connects love with accountability, making it clear that the partner's actions will eventually catch up to them. The lyrics, "Love's gonna get you back someday, love's gonna be the price you pay," make it clear that the singer believes that the partner's betrayal will ultimately come back to haunt them.
Overall, Deana Carter's "Liar" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that speaks to the pain and frustration that comes with being deceived by a loved one. It's also a reminder that love and trust go hand in hand, and that ultimately those who betray the trust of those who love them will face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
You promised me that I'd be
You made a commitment to me stating that I would be
The only one you'd ever love
You would only love me for the rest of your life
And all of our dreams would come true
Everything we wished for in life would materialize
And I could always count on you
I could depend on you for anything that I need
You said the stars were all ours
You claimed that all the stars in the sky rightfully belonged to us as a couple
And that heaven's just a kiss away
You believed that heaven was achievable by a simple kiss shared between us
And when we were old you would hole me
You promised to embrace me with tender love when we grew old
And love me 'til our dying day
You would cherish and love me until the very end of our lives
Love's gonna get you back someday
Your dishonesty and betrayal towards others is going to catch up with you one day
Love's gonna get you hey, hey, hey
The consequences of your deceitful actions are inevitable, and love will eventually teach you a lesson
Love's gonna be the price you pay
You will be held accountable for the harm you cause, and love will be the retribution you face
Liar, cheater
You are an untruthful person and an infidel
I bet you break more hearts than anyone
I am sure that you hurt more people emotionally than anyone else
Loser, leaver
You are a failure and run away from any situation when it becomes difficult
Sometimes I think you do it just for fun
At times, I ponder if you derive pleasure from hurting others
Liar
You are a deceitful person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DEANA KAY CARTER, CHRIS LINDSEY, AIMEE MAYO
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