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.
NEVER SAY DIE
Dixie Chicks Lyrics
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I can feel your beating heart
You've been here beside me through the test of time
We've both had our share of doubts
Waited out those old storm clouds
Boy it's nights like this that I know why
Lovers like you and me will never say die
So many hearts get broken in the push and shove
I'll believe in you for the rest of my life
Baby lovers like you and me will never say die
Tears of joy and tears of pain
Tears say more than words explain
There's no need for words here tonight
We've both felt each others' power
A tender touch in the wee small hours
Is strong enough to hold us for a lifetime
Lovers like you and me will never say die
'Cause there's a long line of folks giving up on love
So many hearts get broken in the push and shove
I'll believe in you for the rest of my life
Baby lovers like you and me will never say die
Oh lovers like you and me will never say die
The lyrics of "Never Say Die" by Dixie Chicks are a tribute to the unbreakable spirit of true love. The singer lays next to their lover in the dark, feeling their heartbeat and the depth of their connection, appreciating the fact that they have made it through the tough times and doubts that inevitably arise in any relationship. The chorus speaks to the fact that many people give up on love, but the singer and their lover are committed to each other for life. The tears shared between them carry more meaning than any words could express, and their touch is enough to sustain them for a lifetime. The final repetition of the chorus, "lovers like you and me will never say die," emphasizes the resilience of their love and the power it holds.
The song was inspired by the Dixie Chicks' own personal experiences in love and relationships. It was written by Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Robison of the band. "Never Say Die" was released in 2007 as a single from their album "Taking the Long Way," and it received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and honest portrayal of enduring love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lyin' next to you in the dark
I'm lying next to you in the dark and I'm feeling your heart beat with mine.
I can feel your beating heart
I can feel the beat of your heart and it feels alive and well.
You've been here beside me through the test of time
You've been here all along with me through the struggle and uncertainty of life.
We've both had our share of doubts
We've both experienced moments of doubt and insecurity about our love.
Waited out those old storm clouds
We waited for those rough patches to pass us by.
Boy it's nights like this that I know why
It's nights like this when I feel so close to you that I know why I fell in love with you.
Lovers like you and me will never say die
We're true lovers and nothing can destroy our bond because we will always keep our love alive.
'Cause there's a long line of folks giving up on love
There are so many people out there who give up on love, but we will never be among them.
So many hearts get broken in the push and shove
Many people's hearts get broken, mostly in the midst of tough and challenging times.
I'll believe in you for the rest of my life
I promise to have faith in you for the rest of my life.
Baby lovers like you and me will never say die
Our love is eternal, and we will never give up on it.
Tears of joy and tears of pain
Our love has brought us both joy and pain, but wiping away each other's tears seems more powerful than words.
Tears say more than words explain
Emotions that are expressed through our tears speak more powerfully than words ever could.
There's no need for words here tonight
In this moment, all that is needed to convey our love is silence and a tender touch.
We've both felt each others' power
We can feel the strength of our connection with each other, and that is enough to keep us together for life.
A tender touch in the wee small hours
Even in the quietest of moments, a simple touch can convey so much love and affection.
Is strong enough to hold us for a lifetime
Our love is strong enough to withstand any challenge that comes our way and will keep us together for life.
Oh lovers like you and me will never say die
Our love is so deep and real that nothing can tear us apart. We will love each other forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE DUCAS, RADNEY M. FOSTER
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