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 MasonβDixon 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
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 then 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 one who's ever felt this way?
Now my sense of humor needs a break
I see a shadow in the mirror
And she's laughing through her tears
One more smile is all I can fake
There is a wound inside me
And it's bleeding like a flood
There's times when I see a light ahead
Hope is not enough.
And 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 of "Am I the Only One" by Dixie Chicks talks about the feelings of loneliness, heartache, and despair that come from failed relationships. The opening lines express a deep sense of isolation with no apparent reason for it, and the desire to be numb to the pain, are reminiscent of the way that you might feel when you're going through heartbreak.
The chorus emphasizes the question of being alone, feeling like the only one going through this kind of pain. The lyrics touch on the universal experience of romantic loss, and the profound feelings of loneliness that follow. The line "Played out love like a crime" suggests a sense of guilt and how it feels to be punished for opening one's heart.
The bridge of the song shows that the singer is trying to fight her way through the pain and putting on a brave face, trying to maintain a sense of humor. But the chorus comes back, even stronger this time, reflecting the deep sense of hopelessness that can come with a broken heart.
Overall, "Am I the Only One" is a somber, introspective song about the complicated emotions that come with a broken heart. It speaks to the sense of loneliness and hopelessness that can follow, and reminds us that we're not alone in our suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no good reason
I can't find a justification
I should have to be so alone
why I'm so isolated
I'm smothered by this emptiness
I'm overwhelmed with a lack of purpose
Lord I wish I was made of stone
I wish I were indifferent
Like a fool I lent my soul to love
I opened my heart to someone and gave everything
And it paid me back in change
and I didn't get much in return
God, help me
I'm seeking divine intervention
Am I the only one who's ever felt this way?
Is anyone else going through the same thing?
A heart that's worn and weathered
An experienced heart
Would know better then to fight
Should know better and not get into conflicts
But I wore mine like a weapon
But I used it recklessly
Played out love like a crime
Treated love like a game or a mistake
And it wrung me out and strung me out
It exhausted and depleted me
And it hung years on my face
It left me with visible scars and aged me
Now my sense of humor needs a break
I can't keep pretending and need some relief
I see a shadow in the mirror
I don't recognize myself anymore
And she's laughing through her tears
I'm trying to smile through my pain
One more smile is all I can fake
I'm at my limit and can't pretend anymore
There is a wound inside me
I have a deep emotional injury
And it's bleeding like a flood
And it's affecting me like a massive outburst
There's times when I see a light ahead
I have moments of hope
Hope is not enough.
But it's not always sufficient
And another night surrounds me
I feel encompassed by another lonely night
And it pounds me like a wave
And it hurts me deeply like a forceful wave
God, help me
I'm still in need of divine guidance
Am i the only one who's ever felt this way?
Is this a unique experience, or have others been through it too?
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Eileen Kite
I lost about 80 pounds and got into the best shape of my life listening to this album.. I would get up @4:30AM And go walking while it was still dark .. I had my disc man and when the spirit hit me I would pause for a second and dance under the streetlight ππ
Beverly Lester
Great story
Eddie Hitler
That's actually the coolest thing i've seen on the internet. Hope you kept it off and are happy rn. <3
Dar
Atta girl sis! How's it going one year later? Best wishes to you. π
Nick Coy
This is one of my all time favorite Chicks songs.
John Hess
you should look up the original by Maria McKee. she is a great rabbit hole to fall into, both her solo stuff and with Lone Justice
Extreme Photography Koval
Love this song one of my all time favorite Dixie Chicks songs!!
Eric Njoka
This song has so much soul! The voice is just melting my insides every time I listen to it.Eargasms!
MLouP2623
Girls, you're singing, right to my heart....................don't ever stop. You're the only one that knows what;s ahead ! ! ! ! π€£π€£π
Ric Caruso
Awesome music πΌ!