I Can Love You Better

Dixie Chicks

About I Can Love You Better

"I Can Love You Better" is a debut song written by Pamela Brown Hayes and Kostas, and recorded by American country music group Dixie Chicks. It was released in October 1997 as the first single from their 1998 album Wide Open Spaces, and was the first hit of the Natalie Maines era of the group. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles & Tracks, and represented the group's first real commercial success. The song was included in the set list on the Chicks' 2000 Fly Tour, but was not performed again until the 2013 Long Time Gone Tour. The Dixie Chicks performed a parody of the song, "No Letter Better Than B", on Sesame Street. 


Year:
1998
3:53
147 
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Doo n doo ooh ooh ooh yeah ee yeah

She's got you wrapped up in her satin and lace
Tied around her little finger
She's got you thinking you can never escape
Don't you know your heart's in danger
There's a devil in that angel face
If you could only see the love that you're wasting.

I can love you better than that
I know how to make you forget her
All I'm asking is for one little chance
'Cause baby, I can love you baby, I can love you better
I'm gonna break the spell she's got on you
You're gonna wake up to find
I'm your desire my intentions are true
Hey babe, I know in time
You're gonna see what you mean to me
So open up your eyes 'cause seeing is believing

I can love you better than that
I know how to make you forget her
All I'm asking is for one little chance
'Cause baby, I can love you baby, I can love you better

Oh-n-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh yeah-ee-yeah-eah-eah-eah ooh-ooh,

Yeah I can love you better than that
I know how to make you forget her
All I'm asking is for one little chance
'Cause baby, I can love you, baby I can love you
I can love you better then that
I know how to make you forget her
All I'm asking is for one little chance
'Cause baby, I can love you baby I can love you better

Oh-n-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh yeah-ee-yeah-eah-eah-eah ooh-ooh

Yeah I can love you better than that
I know how to make you forget her
All I'm asking is for one little chance
'Cause baby, I can love you, baby I can love you
I can love you better than that
I can love you better
I can love you better than that
Baby I can love you
Baby I can love you better

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Dixie Chicks

The Dixie Chicks are an American country music band which has also crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members (and sisters) Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines. The band formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas and was originally composed of four women performing bluegrass and country music, busking and touring the bluegrass festival circuits and small venues for six years without attracting a major label. After the departure of one bandmate, the replacement of their lead singer, and a slight change in their repertoire, the Dixie Chicks soon achieved commercial success, beginning in 1998 with hit songs "There's Your Trouble" and "Wide Open Spaces". more »

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Written by: Kostas Lazarides, Pamela Brown Hayes

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14 facts about this song

Album
"I Can Love You Better" was part of the Dixie Chicks' album "Wide Open Spaces" released in 1998.
Chart Ranking
The song debuted at number 72 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 11, 1997, and later rose to achieve the 7th position.
Award Nomination
"I Can Love You Better" earned a nomination for Vocal Event of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Musical Style
The song perfectly represents the Dixie Chick's blend of traditional country sound with a modern, pop influence.
Video Director
The music video was directed by Chris Rogers and it highlighted the quirky, high-energy performance style of the band.
Group's Lineup
At the time of this song's release, the Dixie Chicks consisted of Natalie Maines (lead vocals), Emily Robison (banjo, guitar, dobro), and Martie Maguire (fiddle, mandolin), which represented the revamped lineup of the group.
Songwriters
"I Can Love You Better" was penned by Pamela Brown Hayes and Kostas Lazarides.
Commercial Success
This song was the band's first single to achieve wide radio airplay and helped to establish them as a commercial country act.
Production
The track was expertly produced by Paul Worley and Blake Chancey who worked on the whole "Wide Open Spaces" album.
Critical Acclaim
The song was recognized for its up-tempo beat, distinctive harmonies, and catchy chorus, marking the Dixie Chicks as a refreshing addition to the late-90s country music scene.
Record Sales
The success of "I Can Love You Better" and other hits from the album helped 'Wide Open Spaces' to become certified 12x Platinum by the RIAA.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists demonstrating its endurance and popularity in country music circles.
Live Performances
"I Can Love You Better" became a fixture in Dixie Chicks' live performances, showcasing their instrumental prowess and tight three-part harmonies.
Song Message
The song tells a story of a woman who believes she can offer a more fulfilling relationship than the man she's interested in is currently experiencing, embodying the empowering and frank storytelling often found in the Dixie Chicks' music.

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