Without You

Natalie Maines

About Without You

"Without You" is a song written by Eric Silver and Natalie Maines, and recorded by American country music group Dixie Chicks. It was released in August 2000 as the fifth single from their album Fly. In January 2001, it hit number one on the U. S. country singles chart. It also reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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I'll grow when you grow
Let me loosen up the blindfold
I'll fly when you cry
Lift us out of this landslide
Wherever you are
Whenever we part

I'll keep on healing all the scars
That we've collected from the start
I'd rather this than live without you
For every wish upon a star
That goes unanswered in the dark
There is a dream, I've dreamt about you

And from afar, I lie awake
Close my eyes to find I'd never be the same

I'll shine when you shine
Painted pictures on my mind
Sun sets on this ocean
Never once on my devotion
However you are
Or far that you fall

I'll keep on healing all the scars
That we've collected from the start
I'd rather this than live without you
For every wish upon a star
That goes unanswered in the dark
There is a dream, I've dreamt about you

And from afar, I lie awake
Close my eyes to find I'd never be the same
Without you, without you

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Natalie Maines

Natalie Louise Maines Pasdar (born October 14, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter who achieved success as the lead vocalist for the female alternative country band, the Dixie Chicks. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Maines considers herself a rebel who "loved not thinking in the way I knew the majority of people thought." more »

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Written by: Eric Silver, Natalie Maines

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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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.
Album Success
The 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.
Achievements
"Without You" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, now the Hot Country Songs charts, in 2000.
Music Video
The 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.
Grammy Nominations
The quite successful album "Fly" earned five Grammy nominations in 1999, including one for Best Country Song for "Without You".
Genre Crossover
"Fly" and “Without You” cemented Dixie Chicks' status as a crossover success with broad appeal beyond traditional country music audiences.
Personal Take
The 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.
Natalie Maines' Role
Besides performing the vocals, Maines is recognized for her role in the song arrangement and production.
Popularity
"Without You" cemented the Dixie Chicks' place in country and folk music and is still popular after two decades of its release.
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.
Artistic Direction
According 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.
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".
Legacy
The 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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