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.
Forever
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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Your light, your smile, your way
And everything about us
Though you're gone
Your still here
In my heart
In my tears
We were just getting started
It wasn't long enough
It wasn't long enough together
But it was long enough
Yeah it was long enough to last forever
Sometimes I get so mad
I scream I swear at this
'Cause this isn't how we planned it
I sit here in a cold room
Praying, waitin' on you
To run back through that door
To the way it was before you left
It wasn't long enough
It wasn't long enough
Together
But it was long enough
Yeah it was long enough
To last forever
Been cheated, defeated
Can't believe that you're are gone
You're gone, You're gone
Oh it was wrong, so wrong
It wasn't long enough
It wasn't long enough
It wasn't long enough
No it wasn't long enough
It wasn't long enough together
But it was long enough
Yeah it was long enough to last, to last, to last forever
It wasn't long enough [Repeat: x3]
No, it wasn't long enough
It wasn't long enough [Repeat: x3]
It wasn't long enough [Repeat: x2]
The lyrics to Rascal Flatts' song "Forever" express the emotional and physical void left behind by the loss of a loved one. The songwriter misses everything about the person who is gone - their light, smile, and way - and is struggling to come to terms with the fact that they are no longer together. However, even in death, the person still has a presence in the songwriter's heart and tears. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It wasn't long enough," expressing the pain and frustration of feeling like their time together was cut short.
The second verse of the song reveals that the songwriter's anger and frustration comes from the fact that this loss was not part of their plan. They sit alone in a cold room, praying and waiting for the loved one to return, but knowing in their heart that they will never come back. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the loss and longing for more time together.
Overall, the song is an expression of grief and a reflection on the preciousness of life and the people we love. It is a reminder to cherish the time we have with those we care about, as life can be unpredictable and fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss you so much
I long for your presence intensely
Your light, your smile, your way
Your radiance, your grin and your essence
And everything about us
All we had between us, every little detail
Though you're gone
Though you're no more here
Your still here
Your existence still resonates within me
In my heart
You live on within my soul
In my tears
Through my tears and sorrow
Yeah you sure left your mark
You indelibly engraved your legacy
We were just getting started
Our story had barely started
It wasn't long enough
The time we shared was brief
It wasn't long enough together
We didn't have enough time together
But it was long enough
Although short, it felt like an eternity
Yeah it was long enough to last forever
The memories and impact will remain eternal
Sometimes I get so mad
Occasionally, I get furious
I scream I swear at this
I shout and curse at the situation
'Cause this isn't how we planned it
This was not how we envisioned it
I sit here in a cold room
I sit in a chilly room
Praying, waitin' on you
Hoping and praying for your return
To run back through that door
To walk back through that door
To the way it was before you left
To how things used to be before your absence
Been cheated, defeated
I have been taken advantage of and beaten down
Can't believe that you're gone
I can't fathom your absence
You're gone, You're gone
You are no longer here
Oh it was wrong, so wrong
This situation is truly unjust
No, it wasn't long enough
The time we had was too short
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NEIL THRASHER, JASON SELLERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Soc Diesel
This song reminds me of a very special person I once had in my life. Now that she's gone, it's impossible to listen to this song without shedding a tear. There aren't too many songs out there that are as powerful and emotional as this amazing song!
JACKIE
Almost every song these guys sing are tear jerkers 😭😢 they really are, always emotionally filled 🎼🎵🎶💕
Jeanie Lowe
Beautiful song. Missing every person I have lost. Keeping them in my heart forever. ❤
Ayesha Karim
I love their singing voices oh my goodness. All their songs are awesome! They are such good songwriters.
Ryan F
First time hearing this song... I have tears streaming down my face. Hits my heart so hard.
Charles Rogers
When you lose the love of your life - your soulmate - you can feel the meaning behind every word to this song. Though dead may have separated us the memories will never fade.
Sandra Dunne
Your words are so true 💕
Emily vlogs
So true💔❤
Liz Rowland
So true. Just lost the love of my life-soulmate 2 mons ago. 😞💔😭
Melody Bee
Yes I jus lost my husband-the love of my life : soulmate 42 days ago to pneumonia in the hospital- he went in because he was dehydrated and got pneumonia from the hospital. This is EXACTLY what I have been saying!