Berg wrote the classic, which was CMA Song of the Year, "Strawberry Wine" for Deana Carter. She has recorded several solo albums, and continues writing for others whilst working on her new album.
She recently participated in the successful Wine Women and Song tour of the US and the UK with fellow artists Gretchen Peters and Suzy Bogguss
Dancin' On The Wire
Matraca Berg Lyrics
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Acting like you're heaven sent
You tightrope walkin' song of a gun
You think you're the main event
But the minute our eyes met
Baby, something made you catch your breath
And now you're moving real slow, walkin' on air
Your feet are ice cold, but your heart is on fire
Love's got you baby, dancin' on the wire
Well, come on baby, what do ya say
Live a little dangerous
Ain't no glory in playing it safe
There's room for the both of us
With the moon at our feet
And the world in a front-row seat
We'll be moving real slow, walkin' on air
Honey, we might never come down from there
Turnin' up the heat 'til our hearts are on fire
You and me, baby, dancin' on the wire
You got love on the left, you got love on the right
But you didn't bet on this tonight
You better make sure you're working with a net
'Cause if you come around me you may fall yet
That's right, baby, you better watch your step
You're moving real slow, walkin' on air
Tryin' to find a way to get down from there
Your feet are ice cold, but your heart is on fire
Love's got you baby
Moving real slow, walkin' on air
We might never come down from there
Let's turn up the heat 'til our hearts are on fire
You and me, baby, dancin' on the wire
Don't slip right now, don't get down
You and me, baby, dancin' on the wire
You and me, baby, dancin' on the wire
In this song, Matraca Berg describes a person who is confident and arrogant, and thinks they are the center of attention wherever they go, especially around women. However, when the singer enters the room, he is affected by her magnetic presence, and he suddenly becomes nervous and unsure of himself. She suggests that they take a risk in their pursuit of love and enjoy the thrill of walking on the wire, which symbolizes the danger and uncertainty of a passionate relationship. They both understand that there is no guarantee that they will emerge from the experience unscathed, but they are willing to take the chance and give into the fire of their desires.
The song speaks to the idea that people often take risks in relationships, regardless of the potential consequences. It shows that even the most invincible people can be vulnerable when they encounter someone who truly affects them. Ultimately, the song advocates taking chances in life, even when the outcome is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, all the girls you see walkin' in here
You see many women walking in here
Acting like you're heaven sent
They act as if you are a blessing from above
You tightrope walkin' song of a gun
You are like a song that is being performed on a tightrope
You think you're the main event
You believe that you are the main attraction
But the minute our eyes met
But as soon as we made eye contact
Baby, something made you catch your breath
You were stunned and caught your breath
And now you're moving real slow, walkin' on air
Now, you are moving slowly and seemingly weightlessly
Tryin' to find a way to get down from there
You are looking for a way to get down from this state
Your feet are ice cold, but your heart is on fire
Your feet are cold, but your heart is filled with passion
Love's got you baby, dancin' on the wire
Love has you dancing on a tightrope
Well, come on baby, what do ya say
Come on, what do you say?
Live a little dangerous
Let's live a little on the edge
Ain't no glory in playing it safe
There is no honor in playing it safe
There's room for the both of us
There is enough space for both of us
With the moon at our feet
With the moon shining below us
And the world in a front-row seat
And the world watching us in the front row
We'll be moving real slow, walkin' on air
We will be moving slowly and weightlessly
Honey, we might never come down from there
We might never come down from this state
Turnin' up the heat 'til our hearts are on fire
Increasing the passion until our hearts ignite
You and me, baby, dancin' on the wire
You and me, dancing on a tightrope
You got love on the left, you got love on the right
You have love on both sides
But you didn't bet on this tonight
But you did not expect this tonight
You better make sure you're working with a net
You should make sure you have a safety net
'Cause if you come around me you may fall yet
Because if you come near me, you might still fall
That's right, baby, you better watch your step
That's correct, baby, you should be careful
Don't slip right now, don't get down
Don't lose your balance right now, don't fall
You and me, baby, dancin' on the wire
You and me, dancing on a tightrope
You and me, baby, dancin' on the wire
You and me, dancing on a tightrope
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATRACA MARIA BERG, JOSH LEO, WENDY WALDMAN
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