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.
I Beleive In Love
Dixie Chicks Lyrics
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Locked it away deep down inside
Told my heart we'd wait it out
Swore we'd never compromise
Oh I'd rather be alone
Like I am tonight
Than settle for the kind of love
That fades before the morning light
Silence stared me in the face
And I finally heard its voice
It seemed to softly say
That in love you have a choice
Today i got the answer
And there's a world of truth behind it
Love is out there waiting somewhere
You just have to go and find it
I believe in love, I believe in love
A love that's real, love that's strong
Love that lives on and on
Yes I believe in love
Yes I believe in love
The lyrics of Dixie Chicks's song I Believe In Love are about the decision to hold out for true, lasting love instead of settling for a relationship that doesn't meet one's standards. The singer describes making a promise to themselves to wait for the right kind of love, even if it means being alone in the meantime. They recognize that the kind of love they want may be hard to find, but they believe it's worth waiting for. The singer acknowledges the possibility of loneliness and the temptation to settle for less, but ultimately decides to hold out for a love that is "real" and "strong."
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the theme of choice in love. The singer reflects on how silence allowed them to hear an inner voice urging them to recognize this choice. They discover that love is not just a matter of chance or fate, but something one can actively seek out. The chorus reaffirms the singer's belief in love and the importance of finding the kind of love that lasts. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of standing firm in one's beliefs and not settling for less than what one truly wants, even if it means taking risks and facing uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I made a promise to myself
I made a pledge to myself
Locked it away deep down inside
I kept it hidden deep within me
Told my heart we'd wait it out
I assured my heart that we'll wait patiently
Swore we'd never compromise
We promised to never settle for less
Oh I'd rather be alone
I'd rather be by myself
Like I am tonight
Just like I am right now
Than settle for the kind of love
Than accept a love
That fades before the morning light
That vanishes before the daylight
Silence stared me in the face
Complete quiet confronted me upfront
And I finally heard its voice
And I ultimately listened to it
It seemed to softly say
It appeared to whisper
That in love you have a choice
That you have an option in love
Today i got the answer
Today I found the solution
And there's a world of truth behind it
And it's a universal truth
Love is out there waiting somewhere
Love is available somewhere out there
You just have to go and find it
You just need to search for it
I believe in love, I believe in love
I have faith in love
A love that's real, love that's strong
A genuine and powerful love
Love that lives on and on
Love that lasts indefinitely
Yes I believe in love
Indeed, I believe in love
Yes I believe in love
Certainly, I believe in love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARTHA MAGUIRE, NATALIE MAINES, MARTY STURART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hice una promesa a mí mismo
Cerró con llave manera muy dentro
Le dije a mi corazón que había que esperar a
Juró que nunca había compromiso
Oh, yo prefiero estar solo
Como estoy esta noche
Me conformaría con la clase de amor
Que se desvanece ante la luz de la mañana
El silencio mirándome a la cara
Y finalmente oyó la voz de
Parecía decir en voz baja
Que en el amor no tiene otra opción
Hoy he recibido la respuesta
Y hay un mundo de verdad detrás de él
El amor está ahí fuera esperando en algún lugar
Sólo tienes que ir a buscar lo
Creo en el amor, creo en el amor
Amor que es real, el amor que es fuerte
Amor que vive y sigue
Sí creo en el amor
jackie
i made a promise to myself
locked it way deep down inside
told my heart we'd wait it out
swore we'd never compromise
oh, i'd rather be alone
like i am tonight
settle for the kind of love
that fades before the morning light
silence stared me in the face
and i finally heard its voice
it seemed to softly say
that in love you have a choice
today i got the answer
and there's a world of truth behind it
love is out there waiting somewhere
you just have to go and find it
i believe in love
i believe in love
love that's real
love thats strong
love that lives
on and on
yes, i believe in love
instrumentali believe in love
i believe in love
love that's real
love that's strong
love that lives
on and on
yes i, believe, in love
yes i, believe, in love~
Daniel E Hamel
Beautiful, just beautiful! I had this song on repeat for hours. Miss you Dixie Chicks
bwhiteroad
Love this song ... harmonies so pure ... great work & thank you DIXIE CHICKS 😘
Bradley
one of their most beautiful songs that I feel like never got the attention it deserves
Robin Meshelle
Woke up with this on my mind today. Absolutely love it 💗
Diana Crow
Praises Ladys! So gentle, the violin...
The truest of the true 👍
Grateful 🙏
Briana Cisneros
One of my fav songs from them and now I dedicate it to the love of my life. I love you Michael ❤
Paul Steven
Dixie Chicks Always and Forever ❤❤❤
Abi Adams
i love this song so much... I perform at places and this is my number one fav song to sing
Nina Dickson
I heard this song when the Dixie Chicks preformed it on a 9 11 tribute show, it moved me then, it still moves me. ❤❤
marishel cayog
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