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 2Γ Multi-Platinum and 3Γ Multi-Platinum, respectively, in the United States, while 2004's Feels Like Today and 2006's Me and My Gang have received 5Γ Multi-Platinum and 4Γ Multi-Platinum certifications respectively. 2007's Still Feels Good is certified 2Γ 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.
Skin
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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To hear what the doctor will say
She hasn't been well, since the day that she fell
And the bruise it just won't go away
So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad
And flips through an old magazine
Till the nurse with the smile stands at the door
Sara Beth is scared to death
'Cause the doctor just told her the news
Between the red cells and white, something's not right
But we're gonna take care of you
Six chances in ten, it won't come back again
With the therapy we're gonna try
It's just been approved, it's the strongest there is
And I think that we caught it in time
And Sara Beth closes her eyes.
She dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair
Sara Beth is scared to death
As she sits holding her mom
'Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take
A girl with no hair to the prom
For just this morning, right there on her pillow
Was the cruelest of any surprise
And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands
The proof that she couldn't deny
And Sara Beth closes her eyes
And she dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair
It's quarter to seven, that boy's at the door
And her daddy ushers him in
And when he takes off his cap
They all start to cry
'Cause this morning where his hair had been
Softly she touches just skin
And they go dancing, around and around
Without any cares
And her very first true love is holding her close
And for a moment she isn't scared
The song 'Skin' by Rascal Flatts tells the story of a girl named Sara Beth who may be facing a life-threatening illness. She is scared to hear the news that the doctor will give her, and she finds comfort in flipping through an old magazine while waiting to see the doctor with her parents. When the nurse calls her in, Sara Beth is filled with fear and the doctor informs her that something is wrong with her red and white blood cells, but it has caught it in time, and they are going to try a new therapy. Sara Beth dreams that she is dancing with her first love without any worries, but in reality, she is scared and crying.
As the song progresses, it becomes more apparent that Sara Beth is facing cancer. She finds out that she is going to lose her hair due to the treatment, and she is scared that she won't be able to go to prom bald. Her first love comes to visit her, and he has shaved his head to let her know that he is there to support her, and they dance together as if nothing else in the world matters.
The song is an emotional journey that captures what it's like to be scared and uncertain about the future. It also highlights the beauty of friendship and love during hardship. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and they capture the listener's heart. The song is a reminder to cherish our loved ones and to be grateful for every moment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sara Beth is scared to death
Sara Beth is extremely frightened
To hear what the doctor will say
She is anxious to learn of her diagnosis
She hasn't been well, since the day that she fell
Sara Beth has been sick since she fell
And the bruise it just won't go away
The bruise that resulted from her fall has not healed
So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad
She is waiting for her appointment with her parents
And flips through an old magazine
Sara Beth keeps herself occupied with a magazine
'Cause the doctor just told her the news
Sara Beth just received some bad news from the doctor
Between the red cells and white, something's not right
There is something wrong with Sara Beth's blood cell count
But we're gonna take care of you
The doctor is going to help Sara Beth
Six chances in ten, it won't come back again
There is a 60% chance that Sara Beth will not have a recurrence
With the therapy we're gonna try
The doctor will recommend a treatment plan
It's just been approved, it's the strongest there is
The treatment plan is the strongest approved medication available
And I think that we caught it in time
The doctor believes they caught Sara Beth's condition early enough
And Sara Beth closes her eyes.
Sara Beth closes her eyes in relief
She dreams she's dancing
Sara Beth has a dream about dancing
Around and around without any cares
Sara Beth dances without any worries in her dream
And her very first love is holding her close
Sara Beth's dream includes her first love holding her tight
And a soft wind is blowing her hair
The dream also includes a gentle breeze blowing Sara Beth's hair
As she sits holding her mom
Sara Beth is holding her mother's hand
'Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take
It would be unfortunate for someone to take Sara Beth to prom without hair
A girl with no hair to the prom
Sara Beth has lost her hair
For just this morning, right there on her pillow
Sara Beth found something upsetting on her pillow earlier that day
Was the cruelest of any surprise
The meeting on the pillow was a very difficult thing to accept
And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands
Sara Beth cried as she looked at what was on her pillow
The proof that she couldn't deny
Sara Beth has evidence of her condition that she cannot ignore
And Sara Beth closes her eyes
Sara Beth closes her eyes in sadness
And they go dancing, around and around
Sara Beth and her love dance together
Without any cares
They dance without worrying about anything
And her very first true love is holding her close
Sara Beth's first love is holding her tightly
And for a moment she isn't scared
Sara Beth is not scared for a brief moment
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas M. Johnson, Joe Henry
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@lacieb8604
I used to think this was the saddest song ever when I was a kid and now it hits me in a whole different way as we prepare my 4 year old daughter for treatment at St Jude. π’
@ginamarie7244
Lacie Bullock prayersβ€οΈ
@judynunn7415
God bless you and your daughter. I've been there. I pray the best for you and your daughter.
@johnmelgard
Our daughter was diagnosed at 5. 2 years of treatment, including a stem-cell transplant. Almost lost her, but 23 years in remission!
@carolynelkins8809
How is she now?
@Superblader6965
Good for you!!β€
@pepperpascal1491
This will ALWAYS be one of my favorite Rascal Flattsβ tunes.
@billyelich9810
this song really hits home. Im a 2 Time Cancer Survivor. just celebrated 14 yrs n remission. Never loose ur HOPE or ur FAITH. God Bless
@jude4435
Amen. God solves all problems
@mannycorchado5627
Bill Yelich you can do it. My daughter did 4 time and thanks God, she been 5 5 years clean