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]
Never Again
Lee Ann Womack Lyrics
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Once more I'll let you back in
I know how the story ends
But I can't help myself
You'll break my heart I know
Through my tears I watch you go
Then just like it's always been
I'll say never again, again
Each time you leave
I say I've had enough
But I must be addicted
To your kind of love
I swear to myself
I'm gonna stand my ground
But one look at you
Breaks my defenses down
And here comes never again, again
Once more I'll let you back in
And just like it's always been
I'll say never again, again
And just like it's always been
I'll say never again, again
The lyrics to Lee Ann Womack's song Never Again Again depict the struggle of getting over a toxic relationship. The singer realizes that the relationship will ultimately end in heartbreak but cannot help but go back to their partner time and time again. Even when the partner leaves, the singer knows that they will eventually come back, and the cycle will continue. The line "I must be addicted to your kind of love" suggests that the partner's behavior is not healthy, but the singer cannot help but be drawn to it.
The repetition of "never again, again" emphasizes the singer's frustration with themselves for continually going back to the same unhealthy pattern. Despite promising to stand their ground, the partner always manages to break down their defenses. The overall tone of the song is bittersweet yet melancholic, capturing the complex emotions that come with leaving a relationship that one knows is not good for them but cannot seem to quit.
Line by Line Meaning
Never again, again.
Despite knowing that it will end badly, I can't resist letting you back into my life again and again.
Once more I'll let you back in
I keep allowing you to return even though I know it's not good for me.
I know how the story ends
I am fully aware that this will not have a happy ending.
But I can't help myself
Despite my better judgment, my emotions are too strong and I keep letting you back in.
You'll break my heart I know
I am certain that you will hurt me again.
Through my tears I watch you go
Even though I am upset, I let you leave once again.
Then just like it's always been
This cycle of letting you in and then regretting it is a pattern that I can't seem to break.
I'll say never again, again
I always vow to never let you back in again, but I always do.
Each time you leave
You have left me multiple times before.
I say I've had enough
I convince myself that I am done with you and your toxic influence.
But I must be addicted
However, I keep coming back to you, implying that I am addicted to your presence in my life.
To your kind of love
This suggests that the love I have for you is not healthy and is causing me harm.
I swear to myself
I make a promise to myself.
I'm gonna stand my ground
I will not let you back in this time.
But one look at you
But as soon as I see you again,
Breaks my defenses down
My resolve weakens and I let you back in my life.
Lyrics © MUSIC COPYRIGHT CONSULTANT GRP, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BARBIE ISHAM, MONTY HOLMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ralphwcurtis
Who are those people giving this a thumbs down? They must hate country music. This is as good as it gets.
@jerryclement3411
One of the best debuts ever, in my opinion. Listen to those fiddles start out and her undeniable twang. This is one of country music's finest vocalists with a great song and a terrific producer. Love yer music, girl!
@mrsockmonkey1969
Just pure tone and delivery. Shades of Dolly and Tammy. A real throwback female country singer the likes of which we haven’t seen in a long time. My God I love to hear this woman sing. Her song choices and arrangements are so appropriate. The backing vocals combination of low tenor male and female high baritone just melts the house down.
@shinysideup205
Beautiful voice and gorgeous beyond words.
@janeykelly9898
She has a beautiful voice, great songs
@staceylarocque6145
Allan Jackson heard this song and gave her the big break!! Awesome voice and song!!!
@lindalovesal
Love this song she is great singer true country.Thanks for sharing ❤️🇨🇦
@debbiewaddill327
Anybody else here because of the great rendition Bailey Ray performed on "The Voice" tonight? I'm a huge country fan and embarrassed to admit I had never heard this song before. Bailey (age 18) did such an awesome job - here's wishing her great recording success. And thank you, sweet girl from Oklahoma, for introducing me to this Lee Ann Womack song.
@zombiekill25
Country definitely isn't my genre but my God, after that performance I had to look up this song. Absolutely love it! Classic
@lynn6650
To me also. How did I miss this great song and I been listening to CW music since the 1950s.