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.
Sunday Afternoon
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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The clocks slow down for a while
And the air tastes sweeter
And breathing gets deeper
As the clouds dance around the sunshine
I hear the church bells ring
Blowing in with the breeze, yeah
Thanking God for this life that he's given me
You're a gift to me
If I had the chance to make one wish
Every single moment would be like this
Laying here baby, just me and you
Yeah, and every day would be Sunday afternoon
(Sunday) oh yeah Sunday (Sunday)
Just the touch of your hand
It fixes everything
It gets my heartbeat moving
Like it's singing hallelujah
You're the only place I wanna be
Right where I wanna be
If I had the chance to make one wish
Every single moment would be like this
Laying here baby, just me and you
Yeah, and every day would be Sunday afternoon
Oh yeah, baby
If I had the chance to make one wish
Every single moment would be like this
Laying here baby, just me and you
That's exactly what I'd do, yeah that's what I'd do
If I had the chance to make one wish
Every single moment would be like this
Laying here baby, just me and you
Yeah, and every day would be Sunday
Every day would be Sunday afternoon
Oh, just the touch of your hand
Sunday afternoon
Everything Sunday, Sunday afternoon
The song "Sunday Afternoon" by Rascal Flatts is a heartfelt tribute to the simplicity of a lazy Sunday afternoon spent enjoying the company of a loved one. The lyrics describe the sensation of time standing still and the world seeming to slow down as the clouds dance around the sunshine. The simple pleasures of just being together are articulated as the taste of the air becomes sweeter and breathing gets deeper. The church bells ringing in the breeze add to the peaceful, idyllic atmosphere.
The song expresses deep feelings of gratitude for the gift of life and love, thanking God for the partner who makes everything better with just the touch of their hand. The lyrics express a longing for this feeling to be eternal, to be able to lay together every day, with every moment feeling just as sweet and peaceful as a Sunday afternoon. The song finds its strength in its simple subject matter, evoking an emotion that many can relate to: the love for their partner and the feeling of serenity that comes with just being together.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear it feels just like
We are in a moment of pure joy and contentment that seems to slow down time.
The clocks slow down for a while
Time seems to stop or slow down during this moment of happiness.
And the air tastes sweeter
Our surroundings feel more pleasant and enjoyable than usual.
And breathing gets deeper
We become more relaxed and at ease with our breaths deepening and slowing down.
As the clouds dance around the sunshine
The world seems to come alive and natural phenomena like the dancing clouds seem to reflect our joy.
I hear the church bells ring
The world gains a sense of spiritual beauty at this moment of happiness.
Blowing in with the breeze, yeah
The beauty of the moment is carried upon the wind, filling our hearts completely.
As I stare in your eyes
Two people are sharing this moment of happiness, and through eye contact, they are connected.
Thanking God for this life that he's given me
Being grateful for what we have is the foundation of this moment of joy, and the song acknowledges the need to express that gratitude to the divine.
You're a gift to me
The person we are sharing this moment with is acknowledged and appreciated as someone special and important.
Just the touch of your hand
Physical contact reinforces the connection we are feeling with the person we are sharing this moment with.
It fixes everything
The touch of this person has a profound effect, healing any anxieties or worries one may have had before this moment.
It gets my heartbeat moving
Physical contact affects our physiological response, with our heartbeats quickening in excitement and joy.
Like it's singing hallelujah
The moment is elevated to a level of spiritual beauty, such that a person may perceive the physical and emotional sensations associated with this moment in a heightened sense of awe and thanks.
You're the only place I wanna be
The feeling of being present with another person during this moment is so strong that the individual does not want to be anywhere else.
If I had the chance to make one wish
The artist wishes that they could remain in this moment of pure bliss forever, free of any negative experiences.
Every single moment would be like this
The artist wants every moment of their life to be filled with the joy and contentment they are experiencing in that moment.
Laying here baby, just me and you
The singer is sharing this moment with someone they love and want to be with indefinitely.
Yeah, and every day would be Sunday afternoon
The singer wishes that every day in their life could be filled with this specific sense of connectedness and bliss.
(Sunday) oh yeah Sunday (Sunday)
The repetition of Sunday serves to reinforce the idea that the artist is asking for a specific type of happiness that they associate with that day of the week.
That's exactly what I'd do, yeah that's what I'd do
The artist is so sure of their wish for a life filled with this moment of happiness that they know they would wish for it if given the opportunity.
Everything Sunday, Sunday afternoon
The repetition of Sunday serves as a mantra, emphasizing the desire for this specific type of happiness and the sense of connectedness associated with it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE DON ROONEY, MIKE BUSBEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amanda Trevino
Brings me back to the year 2012.. Listened to their "Nothing Like This" and "Feels Like Today" albums a lot. And that's when I got with the love of my life. How I wish I could go back to that year. It was the best year of my life and he gave me the best 5 years of my life, despite everything we been through. I love and miss him so much.
Marissa Points
Only heard this song once, and I already luv it
M
Very nice song ! ! !
Mariah Rojas
This is mine and my boyfriend's song now! I love it:) <3
Loretta Goldthirte Goldthwaite
Beautiful ❤️❤️🌠☝🏻
ilovebonjovi34
This song came on while I was laying in bed cuddling with my boyfriend :3
Mariah
My FAV Rascal Flatts Song....This song reined me of my crush...♥♥♥
Stephanie Wright
I could literally hear sugarland sing this..
It would be an awesome duet between them!!!
msoccerlvr19
Beautiful :)
samantha dement
i love this song this song was the song my sisters walked up the ile