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.
Let 'Er Rip
Dixie Chicks Lyrics
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Don't wanna tell me
It's killing you cause the words
Are hard to find
I know you want to break it to me gently
Well sweet baby say what's on your mind
Let 'er rip, Let it fly
I'm gonna cry
I ain't about to bawl and I ain't gonna die
So if you're gonna say goodbye
Don't take all day and night
Let 'er rip Let it fly
Why the drama, we don't have to drag
Out this situation
It wasn't you, it wasn't me, sometimes
The chemistry don't ignite
There ain't no rings, no morgage, there ain't any complications
It's just a hyphenated word, get it out and
I'm sure I'll be all right
Let 'er rip, Let it fly
Come on baby say it, do you think
I'm gonna cry
ain't about to bawl, and I ain't gonna die
So if you're gonna say goodbye
Don't take all day and night
Let 'er rip, Let it fly
It ain't no big deal, ain't no great loss
You and I are on the same train of thought
So you don't have to tell me where to get off
Maybe I misunderstood you
But if you're leaving baby would you
Let 'er rip, let it fly
Come on baby say it, do you think
I'm gonna cry
I ain't about to bawl, and I ain't gonna die
So if you're gonna say goodbye
Don't take all day and night
Let 'er rip, let it fly
So, if you're gonna say goodbye
Don't take all day and night
Let 'er rip, let it fly
"Let 'Er Rip" by Dixie Chicks is a song about a woman who is waiting for her partner to tell her something important that they are struggling to say. The first verse shows that the partner is trying to delicately break up with her, as they know that the news will be hard for her to hear. The chorus encourages the partner to just say what they need to say, without holding back or trying to ease the blow. The woman assures her partner that she is strong and will not be devastated by the news.
The second verse is a plea for the partner to stop dragging out the situation. They should just say what they need to say and not worry about the relationship complications that may ensue. The woman reminds her partner that they aren't married and there are no major entanglements between them. She doesn't want to prolong the goodbye and just wants to hear the truth. The chorus repeats this request, encouraging the partner to be straightforward.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell there's something you
Don't wanna tell me
I sense there's something on your mind
That you don't want to confide
It's killing you cause the words
Are hard to find
It's tough for you to express
What's causing you distress
I know you want to break it to me gently
You're trying to let me down easy
To avoid causing me unease
Well sweet baby say what's on your mind
So, darling, tell me what's wrong
And we'll deal with it head-on
Let 'er rip, Let it fly
Come on baby say it do you think
I'm gonna cry
Let it out, don't hold it in
Speak up now, let's begin
Don't worry 'bout hurting me
I can handle your honesty
I ain't about to bawl and I ain't gonna die
I won't fall apart or wither away
If you have something tough to say
So if you're gonna say goodbye
Don't take all day and night
Let 'er rip Let it fly
If you've decided to leave me
Don't draw it out to cause more misery
Just say it, and let's move on
To new chapters, and beyond
Why the drama, we don't have to drag
Out this situation
No need for theatrics, let's not delay
Let's wrap it up, let's go our separate ways
It wasn't you, it wasn't me, sometimes
The chemistry don't ignite
Neither of us is to blame
Sometimes things just don't light up like a flame
There ain't no rings, no morgage, there ain't any complications
It's just a hyphenated word, get it out and
I'm sure I'll be all right
We're not married, no commitment or entanglement
It's just a word, nothing more than an arrangement
Say it so we can move on, and I'll be okay
No hard feelings, at the end of the day
It ain't no big deal, ain't no great loss
You and I are on the same train of thought
So you don't have to tell me where to get off
It's not a tragedy, not a great sorrow
We're both seeing this as no longer our tomorrow
Don't need to explain or instruct me
I'll just get off at my own station, be free
Maybe I misunderstood you
But if you're leaving baby would you
Perhaps I got the wrong idea, I'm not sure
But if you're planning to walk out the door
Please tell me now, don't hesitate
So we can end this, no need to complicate
Let 'er rip, let it fly
So if you're gonna say goodbye
Don't take all day and night
Let 'er rip, Let it fly
Say it honestly, without any fear
Let's not prolong this, let's make it clear
Let me know if it's time to say goodbye
And let's move on, no need to comply
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SANDY RAMOS, BILLY (USA 2) CRAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MollyO's Pikminio
The Chicks are one of my favourite bands EVER!
Elani
Love this song I know all the words! So glad you guys are back!
Lesley Marlin
YESSSSS!!!! I love y’all!!!! I’m so happy you’re back!!!! Sound better than ever!
ReL3v4n7
This album is 20 years old
DAVID KARIUKI
Am truly entertained.....Keep them coming Dixie Chicks
Skeletty1710
Nice rhythm, I am impressed- suitable for decent dancing
Flasheditz1256
Miss These Gals - Free Speach should Always Prevail!!!
Bristol Huffstetler
Sing some more songs you're awesome
ollady22
The chicks are are One of my favorite bands Ever had to get it done and I
Patty Goforth
Go girls i know you still got it in you