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]
I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something
Lee Ann Womack Lyrics
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I turned off the coffee pot
Runnin' late as I back out of the drive
I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
Feelin' good, great big smile
First time in a long long while
You ain't been the first thing on my mind
Maybe my heart is finally healin'
Could it be I'm gettin over you?
Baby I'm better now and feelin'
Been livin' life without your lovin'
Your memory's down to nearly nothin'
And I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
There's a guy at work, he's cute for sure
I've never noticed him before
Somethin's had me so preoccupied
Yeah but I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
Maybe my heart is finally healin'
Could it be I'm gettin' over you?
Baby I'm better now and feelin'
Been livin' life without your lovin'
Your memory's down to nearly nothin'
And I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
I'm a livin life without your lovin
Your memory's down to nearly nothin
And I feel like I'm forgettin somethin
The lyrics to Lee Ann Womack's song I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something describe a feeling of moving on from a past relationship while simultaneously feeling like there's something missing or forgotten. The singer goes about their day, feeling good and even noticing other people they might be interested in, but there's still a nagging sense that they've left something behind or overlooked something important.
The repetition of the phrase "I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'" underscores this feeling of uncertainty and incompleteness. The singer wonders if their heart is finally healing and if they're getting over their past relationship, but there's still a sense of ambiguity and doubt. The song captures the complex emotions of moving on from a relationship and trying to embrace new possibilities while grappling with the past.
Overall, I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something is a beautifully written and performed song that captures the bittersweet feeling of moving on from a past relationship. Lee Ann Womack's vocals are hauntingly expressive, conveying the nuances of the lyrics with grace and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Grabbed my keys, door is locked
I am leaving my house and have locked the door behind me.
I turned off the coffee pot
Before leaving the house, I have made sure to turn off the coffee pot.
Runnin' late as I back out of the drive
I am running behind schedule as I reverse my car out of the driveway.
I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
Despite doing everything correctly, I am still feeling as though I might have forgotten something.
Feelin' good, great big smile
Despite feeling a bit anxious, I am still feeling good and happy, with a big smile on my face.
First time in a long long while
It has been a long time since I have felt this good and carefree.
You ain't been the first thing on my mind
I am not constantly thinking about my past lover anymore.
But I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
Despite my newfound freedom, something still feels off and I can't shake the feeling that I have forgotten something important.
Maybe my heart is finally healin'
Perhaps I am finally starting to recover from the emotional pain caused by my past relationship.
Could it be I'm gettin over you?
I am wondering if I am finally getting over my ex-lover.
Baby I'm better now and feelin'
I am finally feeling better and happier without my past lover in my life.
Been livin' life without your lovin'
I have been able to move on and live my life without my past lover's affection and attention.
Your memory's down to nearly nothin'
I have been able to let go of most of the memories and emotions connected to my past lover.
And I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
Despite being happier and more free than before, I still feel as though something is missing and that I have forgotten something important.
There's a guy at work, he's cute for sure
There is a guy at my workplace who I find attractive.
I've never noticed him before
I had not paid any attention to him before now.
Somethin's had me so preoccupied
Something else has been occupying my mind and attention so I have not noticed him before.
Yeah but I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'
Despite this newfound crush, I still feel as though something else is missing and that I have forgotten something important.
I'm a livin life without your lovin'
I am now living my life without needing my past lover's affection.
Your memory's down to nearly nothin
I have truly moved on from my past lover, with only a few minor memories left.
And I feel like I'm forgettin somethin
Despite being happier and more free than before, I still feel as though something is missing and that I have forgotten something important.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SELLERS, VARBLE, WOMACK
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