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.
That's How You Know It's Love
Deana Carter Lyrics
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Stand in the eye of the hurricane
And never think twiceIf you turn your back on selfishness
Cause your thougts are for someone else
Cause they've changed your life
That's how you know it's love
That's how you know it's meant to be
When the span of forever
That's how you know it's love
When you heart insists that you give it all
When you no longer fear the fall
And you just let go
When the past is finally dead and gone
Fate leads you somewhere to the one
That has your soul
That's how you know it's love
That's how you know it's meant to be
When the span of forever
Just never seems long enough
That's how you know it's love
No part of you questions
No part of you doubts
You're only sure this is what love's about
And nothing and no one can stand in your way
Or keep you from saying
What your heart is dying to say
That's how you know it's love
That's how you know it's meant to be
When the span of forever
Just never seems long enough
That's how you know it's love
Deana Carter's song "That's How You Know It's Love" is a heartfelt ballad about how one recognizes when true love is present in their life. The lyrics suggest that true love is characterized by a willingness to stand in the face of adversity for the person you love. This is conveyed through the line "If you get out in the driving rain, stand in the eye of the hurricane, and never think twice". This implies that real love requires one to be committed to their partner through all kinds of weather, both literally and figuratively.
The song also highlights the importance of putting others first and stepping away from selfishness. It suggests that when you truly love someone, you are no longer focused solely on yourself but instead on the person you love. The line "you turn your back on selfishness, 'cause your thoughts are for someone else 'cause they've changed your life" exemplifies how true love changes the way one thinks and acts towards others.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of how we know when we have found true love. When it consumes us to the point where we are willing to make sacrifices, step out of our comfort zones and prioritize our significant others above ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
If you get out in the drivin' rain
When you are willing to endure difficult situations, like being out in the driving rain, for the person you love.
Stand in the eye of the hurricane
When you are willing to face the worst storms and challenges to be with the one you love.
And never think twice
When you are so sure of your love that you never question if it's worth it.
If you turn your back on selfishness
When you put aside your own selfish desires in order to prioritize the needs and wants of the one you love.
Cause your thoughts are for someone else
When you constantly think about the person you love and how they are doing, and put their needs ahead of your own.
Cause they've changed your life
When being with this person has changed your entire world for the better.
When your heart insists that you give it all
When your heart tells you that you need to give everything you have to the person you love, with no hesitation.
When you no longer fear the fall
When you are so certain of your love that you are no longer afraid of being hurt or rejected.
And you just let go
When you fully trust the person you love, and are willing to let go of control and let them lead you forward.
When the past is finally dead and gone
When you have moved on from any past loves or heartbreaks and are fully committed to the person you are with now.
Fate leads you somewhere to the one
When you believe that fate or destiny has brought you to the person you love.
That has your soul
When you feel like the person you love completes you, and you cannot imagine your life without them.
No part of you questions
When you have no doubts about your love, and your heart and mind are in complete agreement.
No part of you doubts
When you have complete faith in your love, and trust that it will endure any challenge.
You're only sure this is what love's about
When you are certain that the love you feel is true and genuine, and represents the very best of what love can be.
And nothing and no one can stand in your way
When you are willing to fight for your love, and nothing can prevent you from being together.
Or keep you from saying what your heart is dying to say
When you cannot contain your love any longer, and need to express your feelings to the person you love.
That's how you know it's love
All of these factors together indicate that what you are feeling is true love.
That's how you know it's meant to be
When you are confident that you and the person you love are meant to be together.
When the span of forever just never seems long enough
When you never want your time with the person you love to end, and wish there were more time in the world for you to be together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: STEPHONY SMITH
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Mel Cromie
Love this! Terri Clark was great and so beautiful. All the ladies did a good job. 😊🇨🇦❤️
friendly76
Wow the remastering makes this song sound so much more clear and vibrant! The original CD was already great, and I was wondering what improvements could be made. Now I know!
field daves
Loved both of the songs. Your voice is so sweet to listen to. God bless you. Field in Michigan
Kelsee sharp
Genuine heartfelt lyrics
Roger Hutchison
This song is so true an I feel like I finally found my real love
Dewayne Sybert
That's a great song right there
Al Lampkin
I love you Lots Angle !
Janica Hermerding
My boyfriend and i's song
Nick Yarbor
Did you save your leg s