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.
Roly Poly
Dixie Chicks Lyrics
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Eatin' corn and taters
Hungry every minute of the day
Roly Poly
Gnawin' on a biscuit
As long as he can chew it it's okay
He can eat an apple pie
He likes anything from soup to hay
Roly Poly
Daddy's little fatty
I bet he's gonna be a man someday
Roly Poly
Scrambled eggs for breakfast
Bread and jelly twenty times a day
Roly Poly
He eats a hearty dinner
He needs lots of strength to sing and play
He's up at dawn to do the chores
And he runs both ways through all the stores
He works up an appetite that way
Roly Poly
Daddy's little fatty
Fatty's gonna be a man someday
The Dixie Chicks' "Roly Poly" is a song about a young boy who loves to eat. He is constantly hungry and eats everything to satisfy his appetite. The lyrics illustrate the vast array of foods he enjoys, from corn and taters to soup and hay. The attention to detail in describing the character's eating habits is central to the song's charm. The boy's love of food is endearing and relatable, making the listener feel a sense of warmth and comfort.
With lines like "Daddy's little fatty, I bet he's gonna be a man someday," the song touches on themes of growing up and coming of age. The boy's appetite is seen as a sign of his strength and vitality, which he will use to become a man. The song's playful tone and upbeat melody reinforce this optimistic message, making "Roly Poly" a heartwarming and fun listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Roly Poly
Referring to the subject of the song, who is overweight.
Eatin' corn and taters
Constantly devouring starchy foods, like corn and potatoes.
Hungry every minute of the day
Experiencing the urge to eat at all times.
Gnawin' on a biscuit
Chewing on a biscuit.
As long as he can chew it it's okay
He doesn't care what he's eating, as long as he can chew it.
He can eat an apple pie
He's able to consume an entire apple pie.
And never even bat an eye
Eating an entire apple pie doesn't even faze him.
He likes anything from soup to hay
He's not picky about what he eats, ranging from soup to hay.
Roly Poly
Referring to the subject of the song again.
Daddy's little fatty
A term of endearment used by his father, despite his weight.
I bet he's gonna be a man someday
Despite his current size, he's expected to grow up and mature.
Scrambled eggs for breakfast
Eating scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Bread and jelly twenty times a day
Eating bread and jelly constantly throughout the day.
He eats a hearty dinner
Eating a large and filling dinner.
He needs lots of strength to sing and play
He requires a lot of energy to perform music, and needs to eat accordingly.
He's up at dawn to do the chores
He wakes up early to complete his daily tasks.
And he runs both ways through all the stores
He moves quickly and efficiently through stores when running errands.
He works up an appetite that way
All of his physical activity increases his hunger.
Daddy's little fatty
Another reference to the subject's endearing nickname.
Fatty's gonna be a man someday
Despite his weight, he's still growing up and becoming a man. His weight will not hinder his future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELSA DORAN, SOL LAKE
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@sylviashriner44
Here are the lyrics for Roly Poly--Chicks version in which they change a couple of words:
Roly Poly eatin’ corn and taters, hungry every minute of the day
Roly Poly gnawing on a biscuit, long as he can eat it it’s OK.
He can eat an apple pie and never even bat an eye
He likes everything from soup to hay
Roly Poly Daddy’s little fatty, bet he’s gonna be a man some day.
Roly Poly scrambled eggs for breakfast, bread and jelly twenty times a day
Roly Poly eats so hard at dinner, he needs lots of strength to sing and play.
He’s up at dawn to do the chores and he runs both ways to all the stores
He works up an appetite that way
Roly Poly Daddy’s little fatty, fatty’s gonna be a man some day.
@CaptSkidmark
No matter how hard I try, I CANNOT replace "run and play" with "sing and play".Almost sixty years of singing this old classic do those kinda thing to you.
@dkarlok
I was in the studio filming the whole session and have it all on video.
@radiobob805
Well, great. Send me a copy. Just add gmail to my channel name.
@kelseyj9813
Post it!
@freddymclain
Love the Dixie Chicks. I love to watch 'em sing and play. Love that cutie-pie swing and sway. I really want to catch 'em live some day...
@ronniebishop2496
Natalie sounds great on this.! Seeee just play.
@user-lm4dm5gu9g
I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND BANNING THE CHICK'S AND THEIR MUSIC. WE AL MISSED OUT ON SOME AWESOME SONGS.
@parkercg89
I used to sing this to my youngest son when he was a baby.
@LovesDolly
Ohhhhh me too
@jimwills2094
@@LovesDolly Hello DP!