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.
Godspeed
Dixie Chicks Lyrics
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Pirates sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you
Chorus:
Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Godspeed
Sweet dreams
The rocket racer's all tuckered out
Superman's in pyjamas on the couch
Goodnight moon, we'll find the mouse
And I love you
Chorus:
Godspeed. little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Sweet Dreams
God bless mommy and matchbox cars
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
God hears "Amen," wherever we are
And I love you
Chorus:
Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Godspeed
Godspeed
Sweet dreams
Dixie Chicks's song Godspeed is a tender and emotional lullaby that expresses the unbreakable bond between a mother and son. The song begins with imagery of fantastical stories with a dragon tale and a reference to the folk song "the water is wide." The second line then transitions to stories of adventure and whimsy with pirates and lost boys that all seem to intersect in imagination. The lyric "Fish bite moonbeams every night" is a metaphorical expression of the impossible being possible, which is also representative of the power of love.
The chorus is a repeating mantra to the young boy, and the repetition of the phrases "Godspeed" and "Sweet dreams" are both a blessing and a greeting to the boy as he lays down to sleep. The lyric "Oh my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings" is a personification of the mother's love as being tangible and able to reach her son wherever he may be, even while he sleeps. The second verse moves from imaginative play and adventure to everyday life as the mother tucks her son into bed. The mood settles into the familiarity of bedtime routines and stories that they both enjoy.
The third verse is a reminder that their love is not confined to moments of bedtime, as the mother blesses both the father and the son. The final repetition of the chorus intensifies and becomes more fervent, with the lyric "Godspeed" appearing three times to strengthen the final blessing.
Overall, the song is an emotional tribute to the unbreakable bond between a parent and child, no matter how old the child grows. The song is a celebration of love, fantasy, and the power of the imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Dragon tales and the "water is wide"
Imagination can take us anywhere, even to far-off places like a land of dragons or to vast oceans.
Pirates sail and lost boys fly
Anything is possible in a child's mind, from sailing the high seas to soaring through the air.
Fish bite moonbeams every night
The world is full of magic and wonder, where even fish can interact with the moon's light.
And I love you
No matter the magical world we imagine, it all comes down to a simple truth - love.
Godspeed, little man
Goodbye for now, my child, and may God grant you a safe and swift journey.
Sweet dreams, little man
Sleep peacefully and dream sweetly, my child.
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings
Though we may be apart, my love will always reach you, carried by the wings of angels.
The rocket racer's all tuckered out
Even the most energetic of toys eventually run out of steam, just like we eventually get tired.
Superman's in pyjamas on the couch
Even the mightiest of heroes need rest and relaxation, and they can be found right at home.
Goodnight moon, we'll find the mouse
As the night falls, we'll explore the world around us, discovering new adventures and mysteries.
God bless mommy and matchbox cars
May God watch over both the people and things we cherish in our life, from our loved ones to our favorite toys.
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
May God also bless the people who guide us and inspire us, and for the beauty of the world they show us.
God hears "Amen," wherever we are
No matter where we go, our prayers can always be heard, and we can find peace in that thought.
Godspeed
Goodbye for now, my child, and may God grant you a safe and swift journey.
Sweet dreams
Sleep peacefully and dream sweetly, my child.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RADNEY M. FOSTER
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@RichardFeynmanRules
Dragon tales and the Water is Wide
Pirates sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you
Godspeed little man
Sweet Dreams little man
Oh, my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings
Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)
The rocket racer's all tuckered out
Superman's in pajamas on the couch
Goodnight moon we'll find the mouse
And I love you
Godspeed little man
Sweet Dreams little man
Oh, my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings
Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)
God bless Mommy and matchbox cars
God bless Dad and thanks for the stars
God hears "amen" wherever we are
And I love you
Godspeed little man
Sweet Dreams little man
Oh, my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings
Godspeed Godspeed
Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)
@susantan7129
Thank God you are back !
The world missed you all.
Three strong, gifted , talented women who are stalwart in their pursuit of love and truth.
The world needs your harmony and talent .
And certain associations owe you
Major apologies BIG TIME !
BUT, you are all bigger than all that past pettiness. You are so strong and people arround the world love you and your songs so much ...
Their narrow minded apologies
Are not really even that important.
Truth and pure talent always comes forth, it cant be stopped.
Thank you all for your new releases.
We all missed you ❤🎶❤
@clfkmmr
A friend of mine sang this song for me the day I took my 10 month old son off the ventilator because his heart was failing. I held my son while singing it to him as he took his last breaths. It will forever be his son. Thank you ladies.
@karenturner9039
Prayers for you. My heart is breaking for you.
@tootiebobo
Praying for you!
@amyrauert7016
💔 thoughts and prayers to you ...I hope Somehow you find the strength to carry on for him, and cherish the memories of having him for even that short period of time you did. Blessings ❤️
@marydavis7653
We played it as the closing song for my 2 yr olds funeral...big hugs from one bereaved mama to another 💜
@carolynabramekstanke2945
God bless
@irenenewberry2790
My 2 year old grandson got his angel wings a week ago. My daughter sent it to me. Still healing. This song helps! Thank you! 🙏🏽👼🏼❤️
@LisaSmith-th1bh
My 2 year old grandson got his wings a week ago My daughter sent it to me Still healing This song helps! Thank you!
@jamiefleck389
As a Mom with 3 boys of my own, I love this! So happy to see you all back together and making beautiful music! ❤❤❤
@jarrettthecollector7795
My mom used to sing this to me when I was younger, the song is 15+ years old, but its still wonderful for moms to sing to their sons/daughters, so just keep that in mind. Listening to it again, I just want to go ask my mom to sing it to me again and I'm 17 now...