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.
It Does Get Better Than This
Diamond Rio Lyrics
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Fishing with the boys
A weekend hanging out with my best friends
Tall tales and ice cold beer
Well, I can't blame you guys
For saying this must be the living end
Hold on, it does get better than this
If you were me
You couldn't disagree
'Cause I've held her oh so tight
She's kept me up all night
I've tasted her kisses sweet as wine
Sure, this is a real good time
But pardon me boys
It does get better than this
Cool night, by the fire
At least a million stars
A cooler full of fat catfish to fry
Back slapping, telling jokes
And howling at the moon
I hear you saying, "Ain't this
The life?" but
[Chorus]
She showed me what the
Good life really means
I know you've had a love like hers
Yeah, in your dreams
[Chorus]
Oh I'm telling you now boys
It does get better than this.
The lyrics to Diamond Rio's "It Does Get Better Than This" describe a weekend away with friends at a peaceful lake. The singer reflects on how his friends are impressed by the simple pleasures of fishing, storytelling, and beer. However, the real highlight of his life is his partner, who he describes as holding him tight, keeping him up all night, and giving him kisses sweet as wine. While his friends may think this weekend is the best it gets, he knows that being with her makes everything better.
The chorus emphasizes the message that even though the weekend is great, it pales in comparison to being with his partner. He invites his friends to imagine themselves in his shoes and understand that they couldn't disagree with him about the joys of love. The bridge further emphasizes that the singer has experienced true love with his partner, and that his friends likely cannot understand because they have only experienced it in their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunset, a clear blue lake
The singer is describing a picturesque setting of a sunset by a pristine lake.
Fishing with the boys
The singer is enjoying his time fishing with his friends.
A weekend hanging out with my best friends
The singer is spending quality time with his closest friends over a weekend.
Tall tales and ice cold beer
The artist is exchanging exaggerated stories with his buddies over some refreshing beer.
Well, I can't blame you guys
The artist understands the sentiment of his friends thinking it's the perfect life.
For saying this must be the living end
The singer's friends believe that life couldn't get any better.
Hold on, it does get better than this
The singer is emphasizing that life can always have better moments.
If you were me
The artist is addressing his friends, suggesting that if they were in his position they would agree.
You couldn't disagree
The artist is confident that his friends would share his viewpoint.
'Cause I've held her oh so tight
The artist has had an intimate moment with his special someone.
She's kept me up all night
The singer stayed up all night talking or being intimate with his love interest.
I've tasted her kisses sweet as wine
The artist has experienced some romantic moments with his girlfriend which he compares to the sweetness of wine.
Sure, this is a real good time
The singer acknowledges that he is having a great time with his friends.
But pardon me boys
The singer is politely disagreeing with his friends by suggesting that there is more to life than what they are experiencing right now.
It does get better than this
The singer is reiterating that there are even better moments and experiences to look forward to than what they are currently experiencing.
Cool night, by the fire
The artist is enjoying a chilly evening by a warm fire.
At least a million stars
The artist notes that there are many stars to see in the clear sky.
A cooler full of fat catfish to fry
The singer is looking forward to cooking some fresh fish caught earlier in the day.
Back slapping, telling jokes
The singer and his friends are having a good time, laughing and sharing humorous stories.
And howling at the moon
The artist and his friends are making noises like wolves, purely for fun or to express their joy.
I hear you saying, "Ain't this The life?" but
The artist is aware of his friends' perception that life couldn't get any better, but he has something more to add.
She showed me what the Good life really means
The artist has experienced a fulfilling romantic relationship that has helped him realize what it truly means to live a good life.
I know you've had a love like hers
The singer believes that his friends have had a similar experience of finding true love.
Yeah, in your dreams
The artist believes that, while his friends may have had some romantic experiences, what he has had is exceptional and may seem like a dream to them.
Oh I'm telling you now boys
The singer is once again addressing his friends and emphasizing his point.
It does get better than this.
The singer is concluding his insight by reiterating his belief that even better experiences than what they're having right now are possible.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BILLY SPENCER, ROBERT ORRALL, ROBERT ELLIS ORRALL
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