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.
My Wish
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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And each road leads you where you wanna go
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you
And if one door opens to another door closed
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile
But more than anything, more than anything
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too
Yeah, this, is my wish
I hope you never look back, but you never forget
All the ones who love you, in the place you live
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret
And you help somebody every chance you get
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake
And always give more than you take
But more than anything, yeah, more than anything
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too
Yeah, this, is my wish, yeah, yeah
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too
Yeah, this, is my wish (my wish, for you)
This is my wish (my wish, for you)
I hope you know somebody loves you (my wish, for you)
May all your dreams stay big (my wish, for you)
Rascal Flatts's song My Wish is a beautiful and heartfelt message from someone who cares deeply for another person. The lyrics express a genuine desire for the person to have a positive and fulfilling life, filled with love and happiness. The singer hopes that the days come easy and that the moments pass slowly, symbolizing a life where stress and anxiety are minimal and where time seems to stand still during moments of joy.
The song also speaks to the importance of making choices that are true to oneself and of following one's dreams, even if it means taking risks and facing obstacles. The singer hopes that the person will never forget the people who love them and the place they call home, and that they will always be willing to forgive and help others. The reference to finding God's grace in every mistake highlights the importance of learning from the challenges and setbacks that life can bring, and of using those experiences to grow and become stronger.
Overall, My Wish is a beautiful expression of love and hope, and a reminder that we all need people in our lives who care about us and want to see us succeed. It is a song that speaks to the human desire for connection, joy, and fulfillment, and to the power of positive intentions to shape the course of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow
I wish that the days of your life come by gently and slowly, instead of feeling like a blur
And each road leads you where you wanna go
May all the paths you take in life lead you to your desired destination
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose
In case you find yourself at a crossroads, and you have to make a decision
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you
I hope you choose what is most important to you and not be swayed by what others want you to do
And if one door opens to another door closed
If one opportunity doesn't pan out, and you are faced with rejection
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window
May you never give up in your search for alternatives and continue exploring until you find a new path
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile
Even when the world is harsh and cold, remember to show kindness and warmth through your smile
But more than anything, more than anything
Above all else, more than anything in the world
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to
My deepest desire for you is that your life turns out exactly as you wish it to be
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
May your dreams never grow smaller, and may your worries never consume you
You never need to carry more than you can hold
May you never have to shoulder more than what you can handle
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to
As you journey towards your goals and ambitions
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too
May you always feel loved and comforted by those around you who share your desires
I hope you never look back, but you never forget
May you always look forward and focus on the future, but never forget where you came from
All the ones who love you, in the place you live
May you always remember the people who love you, wherever you call home
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret
May you always forgive others and yourself, and never regret the decisions you make
And you help somebody every chance you get
May you always be willing to assist others whenever you have the opportunity
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake
May you find blessings and wisdom in the errors you make and the lessons you learn
And always give more than you take
May you always be generous and give back to the world more than you take from it
This, is my wish
This is what I desire most for you
I hope you know somebody loves you
I hope you always feel the love and affection of those around you
May all your dreams stay big
May your dreams never diminish but remain robust as ever
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, 3 RING CIRCUS MUSIC LLC
Written by: Stephen Paul Robson, Jeffrey Allen Steele
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