For this very introspective, self-reflective, heart moving, downright gorgeous song, Dierks put his own pen to paper, personally writing this track with Ross Copperman and Josh Kear.
“The idea for this song started from being on the road and realizing how little ‘living’ we were actually doing out there,” he said. “Whole days would go by where you never leave the bus and all you would see is the back parking lot of the arena. Going to Walgreens was a big deal! That is when the idea was born that there is a true difference between being alive and actually ‘living.’ This song is certainly about big moments in life and adventure … but it’s more about finding the beauty and that feeling in everyday moments. My goal for 2019 is to get outdoors and seek adventure whenever possible while also being fully present and living in even the ordinary moments … whether it be my son’s hockey practice and my girls’ theater performances or sitting around the table having dinner in catering with my band and crew.”
While we can assume there will be an official "Living" music video in the future (not confirmed), this initial video was released before the album, and shares a fan story of truly living.
This might be presumptuous of me, but I, personally, could see this one going all the way to number 1 (which would make it his 19th number-one hit, following his 18th--Burning Man--just a couple weeks ago!). Now, we simply need to help get it there! Call, text, tweet your radio stations so we can share this lyrical gem with radio listeners everywhere.
With a heart full of grateful ...
Jessica Borrelli
DB Congress Rep, WA
@AllTheWayToMe
THE MEANING
For those who have gotten to know Dierks over the years, "Woman, Amen" is clearly a reflection of who he is and where he stands in his priorities. For those who don't know him as well as we do, there will be no doubt now how much he loves his bride.
In an interview with Billboard, Dierks said, “I feel like it all starts at home with my wife. She is who grounds me; she is also the one who has helped me to grow as a person over all these years, so I feel if I’m going to tell these stories [on this album] right, I need to start with her."
"Our journey together has made me the man I am today. I doubt my heart would even recognize the old me,” shared Bentley. "This song addresses that in the most direct possible way. The personal gratitude expressed in the lyrics, mixed with a track that leans heavily on some bigger sounds, is the perfect way to introduce the album.”
And the drums. Let's take a moment to talk about that drumline. In what has been described as mountainous, propulsive or even tribal, the drums that carry "Woman, Amen" through the full three minutes have potential to take over but always seem to find the perfect balance with the rest of the band. Drummer Matt Chamberlain--who has worked with Pearl Jam and Soundgarden--played with this beat when they were recording. "We all just sat in the control room watching him play," Dierks recalls. It was a bucket list for some to watch that control room magic. And the magic continues every time we click "play."
THE CHARTS
"[Woman, Amen is] relatable, even though it's such a different title," he said to Rolling Stone. "It's so different than what I had envisioned this record might be, or the lead single might be, but you have to go where the music leads you."
We're so glad the music led him this way. This song--and what we can assume for the entire album at this point--will be a standout among current country tracks. For those who have been dreaming of more classic country, it looks as if Dierks will deliver. As of the first day of release, "Woman, Amen" is #1 on Spotify Hot Country, #6 on the iTunes Country Chart, and is on the Hot Tracks on Apple Music. A well-deserved start for what we "pray" is recognized as an award-winning album across the board. How can it get to #1? Call or tweet your local radio stations and request this track!
You can see Dierks perform this live on The Ellen Show tomorrow (check your local listings for show times).
In the meantime, don't forget to purchase your "key to The Mountain" at dierks.com and use your code to download this single for free! (Now we know the meaning behind the "keys to The Mountain" Faith, Grace, Hope and Strength!) You can also purchase the song on iTunes, Amazon and other music channels.
THE VIDEO
DB Congress reps anticipate the music video will be available in the next month. Stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy this behind-the-scenes imagery audio version his team released today:
THE LYRICS I'd lose my way, yeah I'd lose my mind If I faced one day on my own I know I was saved The night that she gave This drifter’s heart a home Every night I should be on my knees Lord knows how lucky I am I never say it near enough Thank God for this woman, amen This world has a way of shaking your faith I’ve been broken again and again But I need all the cracks In my shattered heart Cause that’s where her love gets in Every night I should be on my knees Lord knows how lucky I am I never say it near enough Thank God for this woman, amen She gives me faith She gives me grace She gives me hope She gives me strength She gives me love, love without end Thank God for this woman, amen Thanks for the moon and the stars up above Forgiveness of sin and your undying love Every twist every turn for the way you made sure All my roads lead to her So tonight I will fall down on my knees 'Cause Lord knows how lucky I am I’m going to shout at the top of my lungs Thank God for this woman, amen Yeah thank God for this woman, amen She gives me faith She gives me grace She gives me hope She gives me strength She gives me love, love without end Thank God for this woman, amen
Jessica Borrelli and Ronna Clark
DB Congress Reps, WA and FL
@AllTheWayToMe @RonnaFL
An early favorite of Dierks Bentley fan clubbers, Tip It On Back is his fourth single from the Home album and was available to radio August 6. So it's time to hit the campaign trail again, congress! If you come across any voting links for Dierks' TIOB, please let us know!
Email us, Tweet us, Post on our DB Congress Facebook page...we'll get it added to our "Campaigns" page so everyone can vote for our president! Let's each dedicate 5 minutes daily to requesting the song and get it to #1--because we're just not gonna stop at 10!
"...for a couple of hours we can run this town, 'til it runs dry!"
Taste of Country had this to say about the single: "'Tip It on Back’ is a great late summer groove to be used to peel back a layer of impenetrable heat from a dark summer night."
In this week's DBTV-Episode 75, Dierks introduces 'Tip It On Back':
"There seems to be a theme developing in my career this summer... 'tip it on back,' 'country & cold cans,' the opening song to the show 'Weeds,'" laughed Bentley. "When we were recording this album, I knew right away I wanted this song to be a single, and I really hoped we would get to it sooner than later. The fans have been asking for it all summer, so it was a no brainer choice for me."
But the most exciting news? Very soon, we'll be posting an exclusive interview with all three songwriters: Ross Copperman, Tully Kennedy and Jon Nite! Be sure to keep checking back to learn the back story of this special song--the first ever Dierks has released that he didn't write!
