The Chicks – Not Ready To Make Nice

Not Ready to Make Nice is a song by the American country music group The Chicks (formerly known as Dixie Chicks). It was released in 2006 as the lead single from their album Taking the Long Way. The song was written by the members of The Chicks – Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, and Martie Maguire – along with Dan Wilson.

Not Ready to Make Nice addresses the backlash and controversy the group faced after Natalie Maines made critical comments about President George W. Bush during a concert in 2003. The song expresses defiance and determination in the face of criticism and adversity. The lyrics reflect the group’s refusal to back down or apologize for expressing their beliefs.

The song received critical acclaim for its powerful lyrics and emotional delivery. It won several awards, including three Grammy Awards in 2007 – Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Not Ready to Make Nice became one of The Chicks’ signature songs and remains a powerful anthem of resilience and standing up for one’s beliefs.

The Chicks – Not Ready To Make Nice Lyrics

Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting

I’m through with doubt
There’s nothing left for me to figure out
I’ve paid a price, and I’ll keep paying

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell, and I don’t have time
To go ’round and ’round and ’round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is
You think I should

I know you said
Why can’t you just get over it?
It turned my whole world around
And I kinda like it

I made my bed, and I sleep like a baby
With no regrets, and I don’t mind saying
It’s a sad, sad story
When a mother will teach her daughter
That she ought to hate a perfect stranger
And how in the world
Can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they’d write me a letter
Saying that I better
Shut up and sing
Or my life will be over?

Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting

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The Chicks – Not Ready To Make Nice