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]
Lord I Hope This Day Is Good
Lee Ann Womack Lyrics
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I'm feeling empty and misunderstood
I should be thankful, Lord, I know I should
But Lord I hope this day is good
Lord, have You forgotten me?
I've been praying to You faithfully
I should be thankful Lord, You know I am
I don't need fortune and I don't need fame
Send down the thunder, Lord, send down the rain
But when You're planning just how it will be
Plan a good day for me
Lord, I hope this day is good
I'm feeling empty and misunderstood
I should be thankful, Lord, I know I should
But Lord I hope this day is good
You've been the king since the dawn of time
All that I'm asking is a little less crime
It might be hard for the devil to do
But it would be easy for You
Lord, I hope this day is good
I'm feeling empty and misunderstood
I should be thankful, Lord, I know I should
But Lord I hope this day is good
The opening lines of Lee Ann Womack's hit song "Lord I Hope This Day Is Good" expresses a yearning for a good day despite feeling empty and misunderstood. The singer feels that they should be grateful for what they have but cannot help feeling a sense of longing for something more. The subsequent line "Lord, have You forgotten me?" suggests a concern that God is not hearing their prayers.
The lyrics reflect a sense of vulnerability that many people feel at different times in their lives - a feeling of being disconnected, unfulfilled and unimportant. The singer acknowledges that they do not need material possessions or riches, and instead of asking for these things, they ask for a good day - a small but significant token that could bring them joy and satisfaction. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, all it takes is a small gesture or act of kindness to make someone feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
In the final verse, Womack pleads with God to reduce the level of crime in the world and adds a touch of optimism. It's an acknowledgement that it is only with God's intervention that the world could become a better place. The song's lyrics are a combination of vulnerability, hope, and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I hope this day is good
I pray that this day is good and brings me happiness.
I'm feeling empty and misunderstood
I feel lost and like no one understands me.
I should be thankful, Lord, I know I should
I understand that I have blessings in life and should be grateful for them.
But Lord I hope this day is good
Despite my struggles, I still hope that this day will bring me joy.
Lord, have You forgotten me?
I feel like God has abandoned me and is not answering my prayers.
I've been praying to You faithfully
I have been consistently asking God for help.
But Lord I hope You understand
Even though I have faith in You, I still struggle with my current situation.
I don't need fortune and I don't need fame
I am not seeking material wealth or recognition.
Send down the thunder, Lord, send down the rain
I am willing to endure difficult trials and hardships.
But when You're planning just how it will be
I trust that God has a plan and a purpose for my life.
Plan a good day for me
Please let me have a positive day.
You've been the king since the dawn of time
God has been the ruler of the universe since the beginning of existence.
All that I'm asking is a little less crime
I wish for a safer world with less evil and wrongdoing.
It might be hard for the devil to do
It may be difficult for Satan to stop his evil ways.
But it would be easy for You
But God has the power to make positive changes in the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID N. HANNER
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