Patricia Lynn Yearwood was born in Monticello, Georgia to Jack and Gwen Yearwood, and developed her musical talent in Nashville, Tennessee, where she interned as a receptionist for the local company MTM Records.
Garth Brooks and Yearwood first met in October 1987 recording demos for songwriter Kent Blazy. The two immediately hit it off as friends, and pledged whoever made it big first would help the other out. When Garth landed a major tour in 1991, he brought Trisha along to open all of his shows. Even when they became two of the biggest country stars of the 1990s, they remained close friends.
Yearwood's self-titled debut album was released in 1991, and the lead single, "She's in Love with the Boy," went to the top of the country charts, making her an instant star. Yearwood secured similar success with the 1992 release of "Hearts in Armor", which featured the hit singles “Wrong Side of Memphis,” and “Woman Walk the Line”.
The title track of 1993's "The Song Remembers When" went to number two, and she followed it with a Christmas album, "The Sweetest Gift", in 1994; that year, she also won her first Grammy award. In 1995, Yearwood released her fourth studio album, "Thinkin' About You". The lead single, "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country Chart, her first #1 since her debut single, followed by her third #1 single, "Thinkin' About You". Yearwood performed at the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
In 1997, Yearwood issued her first compilation, "(Songbook) A Collection of Hits", which became her first album to top the country charts and also reached the pop Top Five. She won a Best Female Country Vocal Performance Grammy for “How Do I Live”. Yearwood's two additional new singles from her Songbook album were major hits, "Perfect Love", which peaked at #1, and a duet with Brooks, "In Another's Eyes". Yearwood was also named "Top Female Vocalist" in 1997 by the Academy of Country Music and won the "Female Vocalist of the Year" award from the Country Music Association in 1997 and 1998.
In 1998, Yearwood won her third Grammy and released her next all-new album, "Where Your Road Leads". Yearwood was inducted into the famed and historic Grand Ole Opry in 1999, cementing her status as a true icon in country music. 2000's "Real Live Woman" was a more personal outing that reflected some of her heartbreak and turmoil caused by her divorce from her husband at the time. She released her eighth studio album in 2001, "Inside Out". The lead single, "I Would've Loved You Anyway" became a Top 5 Country hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Country Chart in 2001 and became her first Top 10 since 1999, and her last single to reach the Top 10 to date. Yearwood also played Lt. Cmdr. Teresa Coulter on the TV show JAG as a Navy coroner and forensic pathologist who aids JAG on several cases (seasons 3-7, 7 episodes).
After a three year hiatus from recording albums, Yearwood released her ninth studio album "Jasper County" in 2005. The album was a return to a more country sound than her last several studio recordings. The first single, "Georgia Rain," set the tone for the album, with Yearwood altering the lyrics to pay homage to her home, singing about "the Georgia rain on the Jasper County clay."
In late 2006, Yearwood announced she was parting ways with MCA Records. MCA then released a "Greatest Hits" CD on September 11, 2007. The album features two new songs, plus fifteen other tracks covering her career from 1991-2001. MCA also released "Love Songs" on January 15, 2008; an album made up of previously released tracks from her prior MCA albums. Yearwood's tenth album, "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love", was released by independent Nashville label Big Machine Records in November 2007, and spawned 3 singles, with the title track peaking at #19 on the Billboard Country Chart.
Yearwood has won three Grammy Awards among several nominations. She has also won the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards for Best Female Performer (CMA: 1997, 1998; ACM: 1997).
She married her first husband, Christopher Latham, in 1987 but the two divorced in 1991. Trisha married Robert Reynolds, the bass player for The Mavericks, on May 21, 1994, and they divorced in 1999.
On May 25, 2005, Yearwood became engaged to fellow country superstar and longtime friend Garth Brooks in front of 7,000 fans. On December 10, 2005, they were married in a private ceremony at the couple's home in Owasso, Oklahoma. It was Brooks' second marriage and Yearwood's third. Brooks has three daughters from his first marriage--Taylor, August, and Allie.
Trisha hit the country charts in 2006 with a duet with her husband called "Love Will Always Win". It was the fifth duet the couple has recorded; the others were "In Another's Eyes," "Where Your Road Leads," "Wild as the Wind," and "Squeeze Me In."
Yearwood lives on a ranch in Owasso, Oklahoma with husband Brooks and his three daughters. When she's not touring, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading. In April 2008, she released a cookbook entitled "Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen".
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I Need You
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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That strays so far from the Garden
And just like your own
Every heart you know seems cold and hardened
You may not have the stage, but you still have a voice
You may not have the strength, but if you have a choice
I dare you to love
We're all full of hope, trying to stay afloat, trying to save one another
People let you drown 'cause they don't know how to stay above water
When they're too broken to know what they've put you through
Do the only thing that you'd want done to you
I dare you to love
Oh, I dare you to love
Even if you're hurt and you can only see the worst
Even if you think it's not enough
Oh, I dare you to love
I dare you to love
The darkest night can never hide the brightest star
The one thing you can do no matter who you are
I dare you to love, even if you can't
No, I dare you to love
Even if you're hurt
And you can only see the worst
Even if you think it's not enough
Oh, I, I dare you, I dare you
Oh, I dare you to love
Trisha Yearwood's "I Need You" is a song that speaks to the realities of life and how love can serve as a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. The lyrics describe a world that has become a place of chaos and disillusionment. People have become cold and hardened, and hearts have strayed far from the Garden. The song suggests that even though many individuals may feel helpless and powerless, they still possess the ability to make a difference in the world by daring to love.
The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to love, despite their own pain or hurt. The song suggests that even when others let you down or hurt you, the best course of action is to respond with love. The song acknowledges that love may not cure all the world's ills, but it does provide hope and offers a chance to create a more positive future.
One interpretation of the song is that it follows the Christian principle of love and forgiveness, even when someone else has wronged you. It offers a message of hope that there is always a chance to heal and create a better world by daring to love.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a wolf that preys on a world
The world is full of negative things that prey on people, just like how a wolf preys on its prey.
That strays so far from the Garden
The world has gone far away from the ideal and perfect state it was created to be in, just like how humanity was cast out of the Garden of Eden for disobedience.
And just like your own
Human hearts are also far from perfect, with many being cold and hardened from experiences and circumstances.
Every heart you know seems cold and hardened
It seems like everyone you come across has a cold and hardened heart.
You may not have the stage, but you still have a voice
Even if you don't have a big platform, you still have a voice and the ability to make a positive impact.
You may not have the strength, but if you have a choice
If you have the choice, even if you feel weak or powerless, choose to do what is right and loving.
I dare you to love
Take a risk and love others, even if it's difficult or scary to do so.
We're all full of hope, trying to stay afloat, trying to save one another
Despite challenges, everyone is full of hope and trying to help each other out in life.
People let you drown 'cause they don't know how to stay above water
Sometimes others can bring you down or not know how to help you, leaving you feeling like you're drowning in life.
When they're too broken to know what they've put you through
People who hurt you may be too broken themselves to understand the harm they've caused you.
Do the only thing that you'd want done to you
Treat others as you would want to be treated, even if they've hurt you.
Even if you're hurt and you can only see the worst
Even if you're going through a tough time and can only see the negative, still choose to love.
Even if you think it's not enough
Even if you feel like your efforts to love aren't enough, they still matter and can make a difference.
The darkest night can never hide the brightest star
Even in the darkest moments, there is still hope and love that shines like a bright star.
The one thing you can do no matter who you are
Everyone has the ability to choose to love and show kindness.
I dare you to love, even if you can't
Take the challenge to love, even if it's difficult or feels impossible at times.
No, I dare you to love
Reaffirming the challenge to love and encouraging others to take it up as well.
Oh, I dare you to love
A reminder to keep daring to love, even in difficult situations.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Laura Veltz, Natalie Hemby, Ben West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheSernaboy
I have seen Trisha many times in concert and have never been disappointed with her perfromances. Her voice is crystaline and pure that just warms a persons every fiber and being. Hearing any of her songs makes me pause and say...WOW.
Anthony Hawk
The prettiest voice in country music.
Saundra Waller
This song still makes me cry.
Anotheryou21
Marvelous voice quality. Very addictive.
Natalia Stornello
This song is so under-rated!
Jade Roscoe
this song was under-rated. should have got more airplay. fantastic!
Cory DeStein
MCA dropped this as a single and ended promotion when they moved the release date of "How Do I Live" up.
claudio ezequiel piña silva
It is true, however, Jade Roscoe, I believe that there are certain popular songs that escape the stereotyped canons and rise very high in the spirit, and few people are sensitive to the great things of the spirit. One of those people should be you, greetings from Santiago de Chile.
Linda Chudej
I love this song! It describes the way I feel & Trisha's voice is amazing - as always.
Janice Jinks
This is beautiful. Becoming tired of the new country a lot of screaming.