Am I The Only One
Dixie Chicks · Wide Open Spaces [1998]
I should have to be so alone
I'm smothered by this emptiness
Lord I wish I was made of stone
Like a fool I lent my soul to love
And it paid me back in change
God, help me
Am I the only one who's ever felt this way?
A heart that's worn and weathered
Would know better then to fight
But I wore mine like a weapon
Played out love like a crime
And it wrung me out and strung me out
And it hung years on my face
God, help me,
Am i the only one who's ever felt this way?
Now my sense of humor needs a break
I see a shadow in the mirror
And she's laughing through her tears
One more smile is all I can fake
There is a wound inside me
And it's bleeding like a flood
There's times when I see a light ahead
Hope is not enough.
And another night surrounds me
And it pounds me like a wave
God, help me,
Am i the only one who's ever felt this way?
God, help me,
Am i the only one who's ever felt this way?
Am I The Only One
Am I The Only One stands as a defining track from the Dixie Chicks' breakthrough 1998 album, Wide Open Spaces. The recording captures the group's signature blend of traditional country instrumentation with a modern, polished production style that would come to define their early career. As a key component of their debut major-label effort, the song highlights the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives within the country genre. This release helped establish the trio as a formidable force in American music, showcasing their vocal harmonies and songwriting depth. The track remains a significant song in their extensive discography, reflecting the themes of personal reflection and relational uncertainty that characterized their work during this pivotal era of commercial success.