Her 1997 self-titled debut album brought her onto the country music scene as a herald of a more neotraditional country music sound, in a genre that had begun to sound more pop-oriented with the likes of LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill and Shania Twain topping the charts. The hits from that first album were "Never Again, Again", "The Fool" and "You've Got To Talk To Me."
Her second album, 1998's Some Things I Know, set the tone for what the pop oriented direction of country music sought to encapsulate in the late 1990s. It brought us "A Little Past Little Rock", "(Now You See Me) Now You Don't" and "I'll Think Of A Reason Later", while her third and possibly most successful album to date, 2000's I Hope You Dance, featured, along with the award-winning aforementioned title cut (to which Sons of the Desert supplied the backing vocals) also featured the hits "Why They Call It Falling" and "Does My Ring Burn Your Finger" as well as covers of the 1980 Rodney Crowell hit "Ashes By Now", and the Don Williams' 1981 classic, "Lord I Hope This Day Is Good."
Womack's fourth album, Something Worth Leaving Behind, released in 2002, was seen by many as an attempt by her to cross over to the very pop-sound of which she was the antithesis five years earlier. The title cut and "Forever Everyday" were the only two singles released. Both went into the top 40 country chart.
Her most recent album, 2005's There's More Where That Came From features "I May Hate Myself In The Morning", the album's first single, which is viewed by many as a return to the traditional sound that brought her success in her earlier career. Later in 2005, Womack won three awards at the Country Music Awards: Single of the Year for "I May Hate Myself In The Morning", Album of the Year for There's More Where That Came From, and Musical Event of the Year for her duet, "Good News, Bad News", with George Strait.
Womack has recorded a few duets that have been released as singles. In 2002, her duet with Willie Nelson, "Mendocino County Line", became his biggest hit in several years. In 2004, she worked with country band Cross Canadian Ragweed on the track "Sick and Tired". The song had moderate success and received a bit of video airplay.
Womack has two daughters; Aubrie (with ex-husband Jason Sellers) and Anna Lise (with current husband Frank Liddell). Both daughters appeared in the video for "I Hope You Dance".
In Summer of 2006, Womack announced plans to release a new studio album in the fall, titled Finding My Way Back Home but it has been pushed back to 2007. The first single, which was the album's title track, peaked at #37 in late 2006.
Discography
Studio Albums
* Lee Ann Womack (1997) Platinum
* Some Things I Know (1998) Gold
* I Hope You Dance (2000) 3x Platinum
* Something Worth Leaving Behind (2002)
* There's More Where That Came From (2005) Gold
* Finding My Way Back Home (2007)
Virtual Albums
* iTunes Originals - Lee Ann Womack
Compilation Albums
* Greatest Hits (2004)
Christmas Albums
* The Season For Romance (2002)
Trivia
* Lee Ann wore dental braces on her teeth in the late 1990's, being one of the few public figures to wear visible braces in adulthood.
* Lee Ann also sang with Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) and Olympic gymnast Carly Patterson in the FOX show "Celebrity Duets" in 2006.
* Lee Ann Sang her hit song "I Hope You Dance" at the 2004 Republican National Convention.
* Lee Ann was once married to singer/songwriter Jason Sellers. The couple had one daughter, Aubrie Lee Sellers, born that same year. The couple divorced in the late 1990s. In 1999, she married former record executive Frank Liddell, and has had a second daughter, Anne Lise Liddell.[1]
After I Fall
Lee Ann Womack Lyrics
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All I see is a four leaf clover
May be a sign of things to come
Should I jump or should I run
After I fall where do I stand
After my heart is in your hands
And you've got it all
After I've loved you all I can
Will I still stand tall
After I fall
After I fall
It's as clear as a blue sky
I don't fear you telling me a lie
So I'll become your only dancer
And let the sunrise bring the answer
After I fall where do I stand
After my heart is in your hands
And you've got it all
After I fall where do I stand
After I've loved you all I can
Will I still stand tall
After I fall
After I fall
You're a move I want to make
You're a chance I want to take
You're every dream rolled up in one
After I fall where do I stand
After my heart is in your hands
And you've got it all
After I fall where do I stand
After I've loved you all I can
Will I still stand tall
After I fall
After I fall
The lyrics to Lee Ann Womack's song "After I Fall" paint a picture of a person standing on the edge, unsure whether to take the leap or to run away. The four leaf clover may be a sign of good luck, but it also signifies uncertainty. The singer wonders where they will stand after they fall - after their heart is in someone else's hands and they've given their all to love. Will they still stand tall, or will they be left broken?
The lyrics of "After I Fall" explore the vulnerability and risk involved in committing to someone, and the anxiety that comes with that. The singer acknowledges that they don't fear being lied to, but they do fear the unknown future with this person. They are willing to take the risk and become their "only dancer", but they need the reassurance that they will still stand tall after the fall.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that love can be both beautiful and terrifying, and that giving your heart to another person requires tremendous courage and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
On the edge looking over
I feel uncertain and vulnerable, like I am teetering on the edge of a cliff, peering down wondering what lies ahead.
All I see is a four leaf clover
I notice a rare, lucky charm, and hope that its appearance is a favorable sign, indicating a prosperous future.
May be a sign of things to come
Perhaps this symbol represents good things that are on the horizon.
Should I jump or should I run
Should I take a leap of faith and commit myself to this uncertainty, or should I flee to safety and abandon the opportunity?
After I fall where do I stand
What will my position be after I take the risk, and potentially suffer the consequences?
After my heart is in your hands
After I entrust my heart and emotions to you, putting myself at your mercy...
And you've got it all
...after you have complete control over my most valuable possession...
After I've loved you all I can
...after I have given you my all and loved you wholeheartedly.
Will I still stand tall
Will I maintain my self-respect and confidence, or will I crumble and feel defeated?
It's as clear as a blue sky
I am confident, and have no doubts or hesitations. My vision for the future is crystal clear, like a flawless sky.
I don't fear you telling me a lie
I trust that you will be honest with me, and I am not afraid of being deceived or misled.
So I'll become your only dancer
I will wholeheartedly commit myself to you, and follow your lead in this endeavor.
And let the sunrise bring the answer
I will wait patiently for the answer to reveal itself, and have faith that the new day will bring clarity and light.
You're a move I want to make
You represent an exciting opportunity that I wish to pursue.
You're a chance I want to take
You are a risk that I am willing to gamble on.
You're every dream rolled up in one
You embody all of my hopes, wishes, and aspirations, and I see the potential for my dreams to come true with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BILL KENNER, RONNIE ROGERS, MARK WRIGHT
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