The trio is currently ranked as the highest-selling female musical group in the USA, according to RIAA Gold & Platinum album certifications. As of 2012, The Chicks had won 13 Grammy Awards. While The Chicks continues, Maguire and Robison are writing and recording as Court Yard Hounds as of Feb 2010. The Dixie Chicks renamed the band in 2020 to The Chicks dropping Dixie from the official name as the name had the word 'Dixie' referencing the American Mason–Dixon line, which separated the free and slave-owning southern states.
Robin Lynn Macy was an original bandmember, as was Laura Lynch. Macy left the group in 1992, while Lynch was replaced by Natalie Maines in 1995.
The group aroused considerable controversy for publicly denouncing President George W. Bush and the imminent invasion of Iraq during the European leg of their Top of the World tour supporting Home. Many country music stations immediately pulled their music from the air, and the band received criticism from many corners of the media.
Am I The Only One (wh
Dixie Chicks Lyrics
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I should have to be so alone
I'm smothered by this emptiness
Lord I wish I was made of stone
Like a fool I lent my soul to love
And it paid me back in change
God help me am I the only one
Who's ever felt this way?
A heart that's worn and weathered
Would know better than to fight
But I wore mine like a weapon
Played out love like a crime
And it wrung me out and strung me out
And it hung years on my face
God help me, am I the only
Who's ever felt this way?
Now my sense of humor needs a break
I see a shadow in the mirror
And she's laughin' through her tears
One more smile's all I can fake
There is a wound inside me
And it's bleeding like a flood
There are times when I see a light ahead
Hope is not enough
As another night surrounds me
And it pounds me like a wave
God help me, am I the only one
Who's ever felt this way?
God help me, am I the only one
Who's ever felt this way?
The lyrics to Dixie Chicks' song "Am I The Only One" express a feeling of deep loneliness and heartbreak that the singer is experiencing. The first verse describes this feeling of emptiness and isolation, as the singer wishes they were "made of stone" so they wouldn't have to feel the pain of love. The second verse shows the singer reflecting on their past mistakes in love, and how they have been hurt and worn down by it. They see themselves as a "fool" for giving so much of themselves to love and not receiving what they hoped for in return.
The chorus repeats the question "am I the only one who's ever felt this way?" This shows how alone and isolated the singer feels, as if they are the only one struggling with this pain. The next verse shows the singer trying to maintain a sense of humor, but ultimately feeling unable to keep up the façade. They see a "shadow" in the mirror, which represents the pain and sadness that they can't hide any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no good reason
I can't understand why I am so alone
I'm smothered by this emptiness
I feel overwhelmed by the lack of purpose in my life
Lord I wish I was made of stone
I wish I could be emotionally numb to avoid this pain
Like a fool I lent my soul to love
I gave everything to a relationship that ultimately hurt me
And it paid me back in change
I received negative consequences instead of love in return
God help me am I the only one
I wonder if anyone else has gone through this same experience
A heart that's worn and weathered
An experienced and damaged heart knows better than to risk love again
Would know better than to fight
It's not wise to fight for love when it may end in pain
But I wore mine like a weapon
I used my heart to gain control instead of protect myself
Played out love like a crime
My way of loving was flawed and hurtful
And it wrung me out and strung me out
It drained me of all my emotional and mental energy
And it hung years on my face
The pain has visibly aged me
Now my sense of humor needs a break
I can no longer rely on humor to mask my pain
I see a shadow in the mirror
I see a distorted version of myself due to my pain
And she's laughin' through her tears
I am putting up a facade and pretending to be okay
One more smile's all I can fake
I can no longer pretend to be okay
There is a wound inside me
There is a deep emotional wound that needs healing
And it's bleeding like a flood
The pain is overwhelming and constant
There are times when I see a light ahead
There are brief moments of hope for healing and happiness
Hope is not enough
Hope alone is not strong enough to heal this wound
As another night surrounds me
The darkness of my situation is suffocating
And it pounds me like a wave
The pain hits me in waves and feels too much to bear
God help me, am I the only one
I am still unsure if anyone else has gone through this same experience
Who's ever felt this way?
I feel so alone in my pain and don't know if anyone else can relate
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARIA MC KEE
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Josh Chasity
I sung this to my son every night it put him to sleep. He will be graduating high school this year. I wish I could put him to sleep again in my arms. Momma loves you Joshua W.
Viking Medic
Mine is 19 now and is a bull rider and cattle farmer doing so well. He made me look like a good father and he did all the work. I so know where you're coming from.
Billie
That is why I am here. Mine graduates in 2 days.
bonbronco7
My granddaughters mom also sang this to her every night
Deb Waier
This was my choice for the Son and mother dance at my Son's wedding 💒 😍 💙
Drew Posey
My mom used to sing this to me too, she passed away and I can only remember her voice singing this song now.
oregonstar
I lost my son and we played this at his memorial service. It still gets to me. Drew, I miss you!!! Love, Mom.
Jenn Swim
Oh momma, I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't fathom. God be with you honey!
Lyes Kissoum
No one gives a fuck
Lyes Kissoum
Who asked?