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.
Wrinkles
Diamond Rio Lyrics
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Showed my fingers to my Daddy while he was shavin'
Said look at my toes Dad what's wrong with my skin
Will this go away, will I be normal again
Well he picked me up and set me down on the hamper
Wiped off his face while he gave me the answer
For the first time I noticed the lines in his grin
Those wrinkles ain't nothin' to be scared of
They're just a product of time and true love
Some are gonna come and go
Some are gonna come and stay
Son, you're still young, you're gonna be OK
Well, I walked down the hall, saw my Mom gettin' ready
For a long over due date, dinner with Daddy
She was cussin' those crows feet, didn't know I was listenin'
Started talkin' â??bout her younger years
And how much she missed them and I said
Those wrinkles ain't nothin' to be scared of
They're just a product of time and true love
Some are gonna come and go
Some are gonna come and stay
Mom you still look young, you're gonna be OK
As I get a little older, I'm startin' to get a few
And I'm sure I gave Mom and Dad at least one or two
We're all gonna have â??em, there ain't no doubt
But those wrinkles in life ain't nothin' you can't iron out
Those wrinkles ain't nothin' to be scared of
They're just a product of time and true love
Some are gonna come and go
Some are gonna come and stay
I still feel young, I'm gonna be OK
Those wrinkles ain't nothin' to be scared of
They're just a product of time and true love
The song "Wrinkles" by Diamond Rio talks about the inevitability of aging and how the wrinkles that come with it are just a sign of a life lived and love shared. The lyrics begin with a child who is concerned about the wrinkles he sees on his skin after taking a bath. He asks his father if he will be "normal" again, to which his father responds that wrinkles are just a natural part of life, a product of time and true love. The father's own wrinkles become visible as he shaves, and he reassures his son that he will be okay.
Later, the child overhears his mother bemoaning her own wrinkles as she gets ready for a dinner date with her husband. He reminds her that wrinkles are just a natural part of life and that she still looks young. This exchange shows that worrying about wrinkles is something that affects people of all ages, and that it's important to remember that they're just a sign of a life that's been lived.
The chorus reiterates the message that wrinkles are nothing to be scared of, that they're just a product of time and true love. Aging is a natural part of the human experience, and the wrinkles that come with it are a reminder of all the joys and challenges that make up a life.
Overall, "Wrinkles" is a beautifully written song that reminds us of the beauty of aging and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with our loved ones. It's a message that resonates with people of all ages and one that we can all take to heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Gettin' out of the tub all drawn up like a raisin
The singer of the song is feeling worried and uncomfortable about the wrinkles on their skin.
Showed my fingers to my Daddy while he was shavin'
The singer seeks comfort and reassurance from their father about their wrinkles.
Said look at my toes Dad what's wrong with my skin
The singer points out the wrinkles on their skin to their father, hoping for a solution.
Will this go away, will I be normal again
The artist is concerned that their wrinkles will make them abnormal.
Those wrinkles ain't nothin' to be scared of
The father reassures the artist that wrinkles are nothing to fear.
They're just a product of time and true love
Wrinkles are a natural result of growing older and living a fulfilling life.
Some are gonna come and go
Some wrinkles may be temporary and will fade away over time.
Some are gonna come and stay
However, some wrinkles will become permanent and are a part of aging.
Son, you're still young, you're gonna be OK
The father reminds the artist that they are still young and have nothing to worry about.
Well, I walked down the hall, saw my Mom gettin' ready
The artist observes their mother getting ready for a dinner date.
Started talkin' â??bout her younger years
The mother begins to reminisce about her younger days.
And how much she missed them and I said
The artist realizes that their mother is worried about her aging.
Mom you still look young, you're gonna be OK
The singer reassures their mother that she looks young and beautiful.
As I get a little older, I'm startin' to get a few
The singer recognizes that they too are getting wrinkles as they age.
And I'm sure I gave Mom and Dad at least one or two
The singer acknowledges that they may have inherited some wrinkles from their parents.
We're all gonna have â??em, there ain't no doubt
Everyone will eventually develop wrinkles as they age.
But those wrinkles in life ain't nothin' you can't iron out
The artist realizes that wrinkles are a normal part of life and nothing to be ashamed of.
I still feel young, I'm gonna be OK
The singer knows that they are still young at heart, despite their wrinkles.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs
Written by: NEIL THRASHER, RONNY SCAIFE
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