We Danced Anyway

Deana Carter

About We Danced Anyway

"We Danced Anyway" is a song written by Randy Scruggs and Matraca Berg, and recorded by American country music artist Deana Carter that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was released in December 1996 as the second single and second Number One hit from her debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?. The song spent 2 weeks at the top of the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and six non-consecutive weeks at the top of Canada's RPM Country Tracks. It was also the RPM chart number-one single of the year in 1997. 


Year:
2002
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The summer air was heavy and sweet
You and I on a crowded street
There was music everywhere, I can see us there
In a happy little foreign town
Where the stars hung upside down
A half a world away, far far away
I remember you were laughung
We were so in love, we were so in love

And the band played songs we'd never heard
But we danced anyway
We never understood the words
We just sang oh la la la la la la la oh
And we danced anyway

They say you can't go back, baby I don't believe that
Come along with me, come on and dance with me
Maybe if I hold you close
Baby we could just let go
Of these things that tie us down, we'll come back around
Do you remember we were laughing
We were so in love, we were so in love

And the band played songs we'd never heard
But we danced anyway
We never understood the words
We just sang oh la la la la la la la la la oh
And we danced anyway

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Deana Carter

Deana Carter (born January 4, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million. It was followed by 1998's Everything's Gonna Be Alright, 2003's I'm Just a Girl, 2005's The Story of My Life, and 2007's The Chain. Overall, Carter's albums have accounted for 14 singles, including three which reached Number One on the Billboard country charts: "Strawberry Wine", "We Danced Anyway", and "How Do I Get There". more »

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Written by: MATRACA MARIA BERG, RANDY SCRUGGS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"We Danced Anyway" is a song by American country music artist Deana Carter from her debut album, "Did I Shave My Legs for This?"
Release Date
The song was released in December 1996 as the album's second single.
Songwriters
The song was written by Randy Scruggs and Matraca Berg, both known for their significant contributions to country music.
Chart Success
"We Danced Anyway" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, making it one of Deana Carter's most successful hits.
Album Success
This song was a contributing factor to the "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" album becoming a multi-platinum success, selling over five million copies.
Song Meaning
The song references a carefree and passionate relationship. Despite various obstacles and not knowing where they are heading, the couple "danced anyway," symbolizing they embraced their journey regardless.
Music Video
The accompanying music video was directed by Roger Pistole and features Deana Carter singing in various locations, including a diner, a field, and a desert, reflecting the nostalgic and free-spirited theme of the song.
Certification
"We Danced Anyway" was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1997, indicating that it sold over 500,000 copies.
Cross-Genre Appeal
Although a country music song, "We Danced Anyway" found favor with audiences in other genres as well, contributing to Deana Carter's crossover success.
Live Performances
The song remains a favorite in Deana Carter's live performances, even decades after its initial release.

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