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.
The Reason
Diamond Rio Lyrics
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It's hard for me to say, but I was finally flat
All the power and the glory, yeah I had it all
Oh, the selfishness, that's where I was at
I forgot who I was
Lord you know I forgot you
But you never forgot me
Calling
Is in your hands, you've given everything to me
Lord you are the reason I stand here today
Lifting my voice, raising you up, cos I believe
Oh I believe I'm nothing, nothing without you
All my second chances, they were not deserved
Why you never gave up, it's a mystery
My strength is my faith and my faith is in you
Now I understand it's not about me
I'll not waste another day
Lord use me as you will
I surrender all
I surrender all
Calling
Is in your hands, you've given everything to me
Lord you are the reason I stand here today
Lifting my voice, raising you up, cos I believe
Oh I believe I'm nothing, nothing without you
Nothing without you
Nothing without you
Diamond Rio's "The Reason" is a touching song that embodies the profound realization that all of one's accomplishments, titles, and earthly possessions amount to nothing without a belief in a higher power. The lyrics suggest that the singer had been living a life of ego and pride but eventually could not sustain such a lifestyle. The singer then acknowledges the presence of a higher power and realizes that it was his faith in that power that makes everything in his life worthwhile. The singer speaks of his thankfulness for having a second chance and a deeper understanding of the true meaning of life. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of faith and surrendering to a higher power.
The lyrics of the song invite the listener to reflect on their own lives and the importance of faith. The message of the song is that no matter how much power, glory, or success one accumulates in their life, they will never be satisfied until they find a deeper meaning to their existence. This song is an excellent reminder to the listener that no matter how far they may have strayed from their faith, they can always return and be welcomed back with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the pride and the ego used to run my life
My past was dominated by arrogance and self-centeredness
It's hard for me to say, but I was finally flat
Admitting it is tough, but I hit rock bottom and realized my mistakes
All the power and the glory, yeah I had it all
I was once wealthy and influential, with everything going my way
Oh, the selfishness, that's where I was at
My downfall was rooted in my narrow focus and lack of concern for others
I forgot who I was
I lost sight of my true identity
Lord you know I forgot you
I even forgot about the source of my strength and blessings
But you never forgot me
Despite my foolishness and rebellion, God continued to love and pursue me
No you never forgot me
His faithfulness never waned even when I did not reciprocate
Calling
Is in your hands, you've given everything to me
God has a purpose for my life, and He has provided me with all I need to fulfill it
Lord you are the reason I stand here today
My existence and survival are due to God's grace and mercy alone
Lifting my voice, raising you up, cos I believe
I express my gratitude and worship to God because of my faith
Oh I believe I'm nothing, nothing without you
I acknowledge my dependence on God and my inability to succeed on my own
All my second chances, they were not deserved
God's forgiveness and favor towards me were unearned and undeserved
Why you never gave up, it's a mystery
The fact that God still loves and blesses me despite my flaws and failures is a mystery and a wonder
My strength is my faith and my faith is in you
I draw my strength and resilience from my trust in God
Now I understand it's not about me
I have come to the realization that life is not about satisfying my own desires and ambitions
I'll not waste another day
I resolve not to squander any more time or opportunities that God has given me
Lord use me as you will
I surrender my will and my plans to God, asking Him to guide and use me as He sees fit
I surrender all
I yield everything to God, holding nothing back
Nothing without you
Nothing without you
I am nothing and can achieve nothing worthwhile without God's involvement and empowerment
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES W. OLANDER, MARTY ROE, JOE BECK
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