Diamond Rio released their debut, Diamond Rio, in 1991. It spawned five Top 10 Country hits, including the #1 hit "Meet in the Middle", and went platinum. Their second album, Close to the Edge, released the following year, had three Top 10 singles and went gold. In 1994, their third album was released. Love a Little Stronger wasn't very successful commercially, but did produce another Top 5 single in the title track.
The mid-90's marked both a low point in album-naming creativity and a high point in chart success. Their fourth album, innovatively titled IV and released in 1996, spun off three Top 5 singles. (One of these, "It's All In Your Head", featured a video with Martin Sheen as a fiery preacher engaged in snake handling, mirroring the lyrics of the song.) In 1997, Diamond Rio released its first greatest hits album, entitled Greatest Hits. The album had two brand-new songs: "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" hit #1, and "Imagine That" became yet another top 5 hit. In 1998, Unbelievable was released, giving the band two more top 5 singles. The title track also reached the top 40 on the Pop charts. In 2001, the band released One More Day, whose title track became another chart-topper. The following year, the band released Completely, whose lead track, "Beautiful Mess", became their 4th #1 hit. The album also spawned another #1 single in "I Believe". December 30th, 2005 found Diamond Rio playing their new single In God we Still Trust during halftime of the Vitalis Sun Bowl between UCLA and Northwestern University in El Paso, Texas. Their second Greatest Hits album is scheduled to be released May 9th, 2006.
I Was Meant To Be With You
Diamond Rio Lyrics
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First laid his eyes on Eve
Something passed between them
That came down through history
Carried by an angel
Whispered on the breeze
It waited till the time was right
Then it found you and me
It must be written on a block of stone
Buried by sand in an ancient land
Carved upon the side of the oldest tree
It must be more than just a dream come true
Yes I believe the good Lord always knew
I was meant to be with you
Standing here beside you
In my heart I know
This love that we were meant to share
Began so long ago
As sure as rain was made to fall
And mountains made to stand
I was born to be with you
There was nothing left to chance
It must be written on a block of stone
Buried by sand in an ancient land
Carved upon the side of the oldest tree
It must be more than just a dream come true
Cause I believe the good Lord always knew
I was meant to be with you
From the beginning to the end of time
I was to be yours, you were to be mine
It must be written on a block of stone
Buried by sand in an ancient land
Carved upon the side of the oldest tree
It must be more than just a dream come true
Cause I believe the good Lord always knew
I was meant to be with you
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The lyrics of Diamond Rio's "I Was Meant To Be With You" evoke feelings of destiny and predestination in a romantic sense. The song starts by referencing the biblical story of Adam and Eve, suggesting that there is something ancient and timeless about the connection between two people in love. The idea is reinforced through the use of metaphors such as "written on a block of stone" and "carved upon the side of the oldest tree," suggesting that their love is not just happenstance but something that was meant to be.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more emotional, expressing his conviction that he and his partner were fated to be together. He talks about feeling it in his heart, and how their love was not left to chance. This is an interesting contrast to the common belief that relationships are largely defined by random events and choices, and suggests a more spiritual or mystical explanation for why people fall in love with certain people.
Ultimately, "I Was Meant To Be With You" is a romantic ballad about the power of love to transcend time and space. It suggests that there is something sacred and eternal about the relationship between two people who are truly meant to be together, and that their love is more than just a passing feeling or fluke of circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
It started out when Adam
The story of our love began from the very beginning of creation.
First laid his eyes on Eve
The moment I first saw you, I knew we were meant to be together.
Something passed between them
There was an unspoken connection between them, as there is between us.
That came down through history
Our love has a timeless quality that transcends history.
Carried by an angel
Our love was guided and protected by a higher force.
Whispered on the breeze
The love we share is as gentle and fleeting as a breeze whispering in our ears.
It waited till the time was right
Our love blossomed when everything was in its proper place.
Then it found you and me
Our love came to us when we were both ready for it.
It must be written on a block of stone
Our love is permanent and unbreakable, like words etched into stone.
Buried by sand in an ancient land
Our love has roots that go deep, like ancient treasures buried in the sands of time.
Carved upon the side of the oldest tree
Our love is strong and enduring, like the rings carved into the trunk of an ancient tree.
It must be more than just a dream come true
Our love is not just a fantasy or fleeting desire, but something much more profound.
Yes I believe the good Lord always knew
Our love was part of a divine plan that was always meant to be.
I was meant to be with you
Our love was predestined, and we were always meant to find each other.
Standing here beside you
Being by your side is where I am meant to be.
In my heart I know
My love for you is so strong and true that I know it without a doubt.
This love that we were meant to share
Our love is deep and meaningful, unlike any other.
Began so long ago
Our love story has been unfolding for a very long time.
As sure as rain was made to fall
Our love is as natural as the rain falling from the sky.
And mountains made to stand
Our love is as strong and enduring as the mountains themselves.
I was born to be with you
My destiny was always to find you and be with you.
There was nothing left to chance
Our love was not a random occurrence, but a carefully orchestrated plan.
From the beginning to the end of time
Our love will endure forever, from the very beginning to the end of time.
I was to be yours, you were to be mine
Our love was always meant to bring us together, forever and always.
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