The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks) is an American country music trio which … Read Full Bio ↴The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks) is an American country music trio which has also crossed over into other genres. Formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas, the band is composed of founding members (and sisters) Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines.
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 like It
Dixie Chicks Lyrics

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Some people think I'm crazy
But try to understand
I get satisfaction
Out of everything I can
The losers and the winners
The laughter and the tears
The noises of the day to day
Is music to my ears

And I like it
Yeah, I like it, whoa

Gonna live it up this time
And dance like the song is never ending
Gonna get so high tonight
You won't be able to bring me down
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it

Driving down the highway
The wind is in my hair
And if I hit a traffic jam
I swear that I won't care
Living the lows
Makes the highs that much higher
And the sun will shine through
The smoke and fire of love
Whoa, love
Whoa

Gonna ride this merry-go-round
And dance like the night is never ending
Gonna get so high on life
You won't be able to bring me down
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it
Oh, baby, I like it
Whoa, I like it

A sea couldn't wash away
The happiness I've come to find since love
Has taught me how to break
Break these chains that hold me back

Noisy streets and the sleepy bars
And the neon signs and the rusty cars
How many nights have I wondered how
One goes through life without seeing the beauty of love?
Whoa, the beauty of love
Whoa

Gonna live it up in this town
And dance like the song is never ending
Gonna get so high tonight
You won't be able to bring me down

And I like it
Yeah, I like it
Whoa, baby, I like it
Oh, yeah, I like it

(That's the beauty of life)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I Like It" by Dixie Chicks speak about the singer's attitude towards life. Though some people may perceive her as crazy, she derives satisfaction from everything that comes her way, the winners, and the losers, the laughter, and the tears. She finds music in the noises of the day-to-day life. The lyrics run deeper than what they appear to be at face value. The singer believes in living life to the fullest and not compromising on the highs and lows that come with it. She believes that the lows are necessary to make the highs higher. The lyrics inspire the listeners to enjoy life and not worry about the challenges it throws.

The second half talks about what the singer intends to do to celebrate life fully. She is going to dance to her heart's content like the song is never-ending and get so high tonight that nothing will be able to bring her down. She intends to live in the moment and make the most of everything that comes her way; noisy streets, sleepy bars, rusty cars, and neon signs all have a hidden beauty that one should see. The singer has learned to break these chains that hold her back, and she isn't willing to compromise on the happiness she has found in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people think I'm crazy
Even though some people may view my actions as strange, I am comfortable with my way of living.

But try to understand
I am open to those who attempt to comprehend my choices.

I get satisfaction
I find contentment from various aspects of life.

Out of everything I can
I embrace all experiences in life, whether good or bad.

The losers and the winners
Whether I am successful or not, I accept all outcomes in life.

The laughter and the tears
I acknowledge and appreciate all emotions in life, whether happy or sad.

The noises of the day to day
I find beauty in the mundane sounds of everyday life.

Is music to my ears
I take pleasure in even the simplest sounds around me.

And I like it
I enjoy the experiences I encounter in life.

Gonna live it up this time
I plan to make the most of my present moments.

And dance like the song is never ending
I plan to live in the moment and dance to the rhythm of life.

Gonna get so high tonight
I intend to fully indulge in the pleasures of the night.

You won't be able to bring me down
No negative force can detract from my enjoyment of life.

Driving down the highway
I am enjoying the freedom of traveling on the open road.

The wind is in my hair
I am relishing in the sensation of nature surrounding me.

And if I hit a traffic jam
Even if I encounter an obstacle, I will carry on with my carefree attitude.

I swear that I won't care
No matter what happens, I will remain content and unbothered.

Living the lows
Even when experiencing hardships, I can take meaning from it.

Makes the highs that much higher
Life's challenges serve to amplify the good moments in life.

And the sun will shine through
No matter how dark a situation may seem, the light of positivity will always prevail.

The smoke and fire of love
Romantic experiences, even if tumultuous, provide a valuable life experience.

Gonna ride this merry-go-round
I will embrace the constant ups and downs of life and go along with the journey.

And dance like the night is never ending
I am fully immersing myself in the present moment with reckless abandonment.

Gonna get so high on life
The joys of life will intoxicate and energize me.

You won't be able to bring me down
No negative force can take away from the excitement of life.

A sea couldn't wash away
Nothing could ever rid me of the happiness I have found.

The happiness I've come to find since love
The discovery of love has brought me great joy.

Has taught me how to break
My experiences have enabled me to break free from restraints.

Break these chains that hold me back
I will free myself of anything that is weighing me down.

Noisy streets and the sleepy bars
I find beauty in both the hustle and bustle of city life and the relaxed atmosphere of bars.

And the neon signs and the rusty cars
I appreciate the aesthetic value in even the commonplace things in life.

How many nights have I wondered how
I have frequently pondered how some people can go through life without truly living.

One goes through life without seeing the beauty of love?
How can someone not recognize the beauty of love and the fulfillment it brings in life?

Gonna live it up in this town
I am planning to enjoy myself to the fullest in my current location.

And I like it
I thoroughly enjoy my way of living and bring a positive attitude to life's circumstances.

(That's the beauty of life)
Life in all its complexities and experiences is what makes it beautiful.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARTHA MAGUIRE, NATALIE MAINES, EMILY ROBISON, GARY LOURIS

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