I Can Love You Better
Dixie Chicks
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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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Written by: Kostas Lazarides, Pamela Brown Hayes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart RankingThe 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.
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Award Nomination"I Can Love You Better" earned a nomination for Vocal Event of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Musical StyleThe song perfectly represents the Dixie Chick's blend of traditional country sound with a modern, pop influence.
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Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Chris Rogers and it highlighted the quirky, high-energy performance style of the band.
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Group's LineupAt 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.
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Songwriters"I Can Love You Better" was penned by Pamela Brown Hayes and Kostas Lazarides.
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Commercial SuccessThis song was the band's first single to achieve wide radio airplay and helped to establish them as a commercial country act.
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ProductionThe track was expertly produced by Paul Worley and Blake Chancey who worked on the whole "Wide Open Spaces" album.
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Critical AcclaimThe 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.
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Record SalesThe 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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists demonstrating its endurance and popularity in country music circles.
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Live Performances"I Can Love You Better" became a fixture in Dixie Chicks' live performances, showcasing their instrumental prowess and tight three-part harmonies.
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Song MessageThe 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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