Ready to Run
Dixie Chicks
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When the train rolls by I'm gonna be ready this time When the boy gets that look in his eye I'm gonna be ready this time When my momma says I look good in white I'm gonna be ready this time Oh yeah Ready, ready, ready, ready, ready to run All I'm ready to do is have some fun What's all this talk about love I feel the wind blow through my hair I'm gonna be ready this time I'll buy a ticket to anywhere I'm gonna be ready this time You see it feels like I'm starting to care And I'm going to be ready this time Oh yeah Ready, ready, ready, ready, ready to run All I'm ready to do is have some fun What's all this talk about love I'm ready to run I'm ready to run Oh Ready, ready, ready, ready, ready to run All I'm ready to do is have some fun What's all this talk about love I'm ready to run I'm ready to run I'm ready to run I'm ready to run, ready to run, Ready to run, yeah I'm ready to run, I'm ready Whoa I'm ready to run, I'm ready, I'm ready to run, I'm ready to run, I'm ready Oh I'm ready to run, I'm ready.
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Written by: MARTHA MAGUIRE, MARCUS HUMMON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Ready to Run" is the first single released from the Dixie Chicks' fifth album, "Fly" which debuted in 1999.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Marcus Hummon alongside the Dixie Chicks' lead vocalist, Natalie Maines.
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Chart Performance"Ready to Run" achieved significant success on music charts. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States and number five on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
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Grammy AwardsThe song won a Grammy in 2000 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ready to Run" features the band members dressed as brides, running from prospective grooms.
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Film Soundtrack"Ready to Run" was also featured in the soundtrack of the 1999 film "Runaway Bride," starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
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Meaning of SongThe song is about a woman who wants to maintain her freedom instead of settling down into marriage.
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Irish InfluenceThe song is known for its strong Irish influence, utilizing traditional Irish instruments such as uilleann pipes and tin whistle.
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CollaborationThe song features Irish band Lúnasa, as guest artists, contributing the signature Celtic sound.
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Live Performances"Ready to Run" was frequently performed as an opener for the Dixie Chicks' concerts during their 2000 "Fly" Tour.
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Cover VersionsA cover version of "Ready to Run" was performed by Lauren Alaina on the tenth season of American Idol.
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Platinum CertificationThe album "Fly," which features "Ready to Run," was certified Platinum 10 times by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 10 million copies.
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