Rascal Flatts has released six studio albums and a greatest hits album, all on Lyric Street Records. Their first two albums, 2000's Rascal Flatts and 2002's Melt, have been certified 2× Multi-Platinum and 3× Multi-Platinum, respectively, in the United States, while 2004's Feels Like Today and 2006's Me and My Gang have received 5× Multi-Platinum and 4× Multi-Platinum certifications respectively. 2007's Still Feels Good is certified 2× Multi-Platinum. Their album, Unstoppable, was released on April 7, 2009.
They have also released twenty-seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including ten Number Ones. A cover of Tom Cochrane's "Life Is a Highway", from the soundtrack to the 2006 Disney film Cars, also entered the country music charts from unsolicited airplay. Their longest-lasting Number One is "Bless the Broken Road" (late 2004-early 2005) at five weeks, while their biggest crossover single is "What Hurts the Most", which topped both the country and Adult Contemporary charts in 2006, and was a Top Ten pop hit. "Banjo", their most recent one, was released to Country radio on January 9, 2012. (Banjo Songfacts).
In early 2000, the group made their debut with their single "Prayin' for Daylight". This song, which reached #3 on the Billboard country charts. This was the first of four consecutive Top Ten hits from their self-titled debut, which was issued in early 2000 on Lyric Street. Following "Prayin' for Daylight" were "This Everyday Love", "While You Loved Me" and "I'm Movin' On", which respectively peaked at #9, #7, and #4 on the country charts. "I'm Movin' On" was awarded Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in 2002.
History: Rascal Flatts were founded near Columbus, Ohio. Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus were second cousins from a musical family. DeMarcus's brother-in-law, James Otto, is also a country music artist. DeMarcus moved to Nashville in 1992, earning his first record deal as part of a Christian group called East to West. In 1997, he finally convinced LeVox to leave behind his job with the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and follow his musical dreams as well.
DeMarcus soon joined Chely Wright's band, and there he met Joe Don Rooney. DeMarcus and LeVox were working in a Printer's Alley nightclub, and when their part-time guitarist could not make it one night, DeMarcus invited Rooney to sit in. Eventually, they took the name Rascal Flatts and began performing together, getting signed to Lyric Street Records in late 1999.
The band was recently announced that they have celebrated 10 years of being one of the hottest country bands of the decade. On January 7, 2020, Rascal Flatts announced that they would be disbanding following a farewell tour after twenty years together. However, this farewell tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the group's disbandment was officially confirmed in October 2021.
Every Day
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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But you didn't
You knew enough to know
To leave well enough alone
But you wouldn't
I drive myself crazy
Tryin' to stay out of my own way
But my secrets are so safe
The only one who gets me
Yeah, you get me
It's amazing to me
How every day
Every day, every day
You save my life
I come around all broken down and
Crowded out
And you're comfort
Sometimes the place I go
Is so deep and dark and desperate
I don't know, I don't know
How every day
Every day, every day
You save my life
Sometimes I swear, I don't know if
I'm comin' or goin'
But you always say something
Without even knowin'
That I'm hangin' on to your words
With all of my might and it's alright
Yeah, I'm alright for one more night-
Every day
Every day, every day, every day
Every day, every day
You save me, you save me, oh, oh, oh
Every day
Every, every, every day-
Every day you save my life
The Rascal Flatts' song "Every Day" talks about a person who is broken down and in desperate need of help. The first verse mentions how this person has a chance to gracefully walk away from a situation, but instead chooses to pursue it, driving themselves crazy by falling into the same messes repeatedly. However, despite their struggles, the singer finds comfort in the fact that they have one person who understands them in a way that no one else can. The chorus repeats the words "every day" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of this person in the singer's life and how they save them from their struggles on a daily basis.
The second verse explores how the singer is sometimes so overwhelmed by their circumstances that they don't know what to do or where to turn. Yet this person always seems to know exactly what to say to make things better, even when they don't realize the impact their words have. The singer finds hope and strength in the words of this person, clinging to them for support and finding solace in the fact that they have someone who can see them through their darkest moments.
Overall, "Every Day" is a tribute to the power of human connection and the importance of having someone in one's life who truly understands and supports them, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You could've bowed down gracefully
You had the opportunity to walk away from a situation without conflict
But you didn't
However, you chose not to
You knew enough to know
You were aware of the potential consequences
To leave well enough alone
And decided it was best not to pursue it any further
But you wouldn't
But despite that knowledge, you still went ahead with it
I drive myself crazy
I often make things worse through overthinking and overanalyzing situations
Tryin' to stay out of my own way
I attempt to avoid hindering my own progress or causing issues for myself
The messes that I make
Yet, I still manage to make mistakes and cause problems
But my secrets are so safe
Despite my troubles, I can rely on you to keep my confidences secure
The only one who gets me
You are the only person who truly understands me
Yeah, you get me
You have a deep comprehension and understanding of who I am as a person
It's amazing to me
I am incredulous and astonished by the depth of your perception
How every day
Each and every day without fail
Every day, every day
Day after day
You save my life
You rescue me from my hardships and difficulties
I come around all broken down and
When I am feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disheartened
Crowded out
Feeling like everything is closing in on me
And you're comfort
Your presence brings me solace and ease
Sometimes the place I go
There are times I find myself in a dark and lonely place
Is so deep and dark and desperate
Feeling lost and hopeless with no way out
I don't know, I don't know
I'm uncertain and unsure of what to do
Sometimes I swear, I don't know if
There are moments where I genuinely question
I'm comin' or goin'
Whether I am making any progress or just spinning my wheels
But you always say something
However, you have a way of bringing clarity to my situation
Without even knowin'
Without realizing the impact of what you're saying
That I'm hangin' on to your words
I hold onto your advice and wisdom with great desperation
With all of my might and it's alright
Using all the strength I have, and it helps ease my troubles
Yeah, I'm alright for one more night-
I am able to push through and find comfort in the present moment
Every day
Again, without fail, every day
Every day, every day, every day
A constant reminder of the reliability and stability provided each day
You save me, you save me, oh, oh, oh
You consistently rescue and revive me from my struggles
Every day
Once more, a testament to the consistent care and support received
Every, every, every day-
Again, every single day without fail
Every day you save my life
You continuously offer hope and a way out of my difficulties
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALISSA HAYDEN MORENO, JEFFREY STEELE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kristi Erickson
This was our wedding song. We both just came back from a tour in Iraq. We truly saved eachother from going down a dark path after being deployed. It still rings true 10+ yrs later
Matthew Krauser
Thank you for serving
J.R
❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
sammisox
This will forever be one of my favorite Rascal Flatts songs
Kayla Cook
i cant believe that the Rascal Flatts are not more popular, they are just so amazing. always focusing on the real life problems not on drinking and drugs and shit.. My absolute favorite band and the deserve the top hits!!!!! I love them and it is my dream to meet them.
Chilly BbBee 🐝
They retired already. My family got to meet them before they were mega-stars. They played a mini concert at our mall. They signed their cd! Yes, they are as great in person as you could possibly imagine them to be!!! I love them too! So sad they retired, but they deserve it. Their family deserves them.
Edwin Scott
Can't believe that it's all over. Please find another person to continue making music. The world still needs you. It's songs like this that are needed. Your songs always have meaning and your voice is one that is unique.
Michael Bass
To me this song is about the Lord. I just feel it in my spirit. ❤
Nelly G
One of my favorite country groups ever. Always come back to this. Meaningful songs ...
Jessica
I will thinking about gary of my favorite country group