Without You
Dixie Chicks
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I've sure enjoyed the rain, but I'm looking forward to the sun You have to feel the pain when you lose the love you gave someone I thought by now that time would take away these lonely tears I hope you're fine all alone, where do I go from here 'Cause Without you I'm not okay And without you I've lost my way My heart's stuck in second place, ooh Without you Well, I never thought I'd be lying here without you by my side It seems unreal to me that the life you promised was a lie You made it look so easy making love into memories I guess you got what you wanted, but what about me, 'cause Without you I'm not okay And without you I've lost my way My heart's stuck in second place, ooh Without you Somebody tell my head, to try to tell my heart That I'm better off without you 'Cause baby I can't live Without you I'm not okay And without you I've lost my way My heart's stuck in second place, ooh Without you, without you
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Written by: NATALIE MAINES, ERIC SILVER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Songwriters"Without You" was written by Eric Silver and Natalie Maines, the lead vocalist of the Dixie Chicks.
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Album SuccessThe song was part of the album "Fly" which sold more than 10 million copies, making the Dixie Chicks the first country band and the third country artist to win the diamond status, contributing to their extreme popularity during the late 90s and early 00s.
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Achievements"Without You" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, now the Hot Country Songs charts, in 2000.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Without You" was directed by Evan Bernard who also directed popular music videos for Beastie Boys and Green Day. The video features Natalie Maines with the other band members Emily Robison and Martie Maguire.
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Grammy NominationsThe quite successful album "Fly" earned five Grammy nominations in 1999, including one for Best Country Song for "Without You".
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Genre Crossover"Fly" and “Without You” cemented Dixie Chicks' status as a crossover success with broad appeal beyond traditional country music audiences.
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Personal TakeThe song resonated quite personally with Natalie Maines, who was married to bassist Michael Tarabay at the time, as she found the song to be very relatable.
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Natalie Maines' RoleBesides performing the vocals, Maines is recognized for her role in the song arrangement and production.
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Popularity"Without You" cemented the Dixie Chicks' place in country and folk music and is still popular after two decades of its release.
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Live Performances"Without You" was regularly performed during the concerts of the band's tour in support of the album "Fly", and was generally well received by audiences.
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Artistic DirectionAccording to Maines, "Without You" is a great example of the band's artistic direction during that time, as they sought to blend traditional country elements with a contemporary pop feel.
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Third Single"Without You" was the third single on the album "Fly". Its release on June 5, 2000 followed the successful singles "Ready to Run" and "Cowboy Take Me Away".
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LegacyThe song is still warmly remembered by fans and critics alike, making it a touchstone of the Dixie Chicks' early career success.
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