Wide Open Spaces is a classic country song released by the Dixie Chicks in 1998. It was their first single off their album of the same name, Wide Open Spaces. The song was written by Susan Gibson and became an instant hit, reaching the top of the country music charts. The song is about a woman who is looking for a place to belong and find her freedom, and the lyrics reflect this longing and longing for independence. It has been covered by many artists over the years and is still a popular song today.
Song Overview
Wide Open Spaces is a song about a woman’s longing for freedom and independence. The song speaks to the idea of leaving a place where you feel stuck and finding a place of your own. The lyrics feature imagery of nature, such as open fields, mountains, and rivers, which the singer uses to illustrate her need for a place to call her own. The song also speaks to the idea of being alone and finding strength and courage in that solitude.
Full Lyrics
Verse 1
I’m gonna find a place, somewhere far away
Where the stars and the moon, light up my day
A place I can go, where I’ll be all alone
A place where I can find a home
Chorus
Wide open spaces, give me room to make a change
I’m looking for a place, where I can lay my soul to rest
Wide open spaces, I’m gonna find my own way
I’m gonna leave this place, and find my own way
Verse 2
I’m gonna go where the wind blows, and the sun will shine
Where the rivers and mountains, are deep in my mind
I’m gonna find a place, where I can be free
A place where I can find my peace
Chorus
Wide open spaces, give me room to make a change
I’m looking for a place, where I can lay my soul to rest
Wide open spaces, I’m gonna find my own way
I’m gonna leave this place, and find my own way
Verse 3
I’m gonna go where the wild sky, is open and free
Where the open air, is calling out to me
I’m gonna find a place, where I can be free
A place where I can find my peace
Chorus
Wide open spaces, give me room to make a change
I’m looking for a place, where I can lay my soul to rest
Wide open spaces, I’m gonna find my own way
I’m gonna leave this place, and find my own way
Wide Open Spaces is a classic country song that speaks to the longing for freedom and independence. It is a song about leaving a place where you feel stuck and finding a place of your own. The lyrics feature imagery of nature, such as open fields, mountains, and rivers, to illustrate the need for a place to call one’s own. The song has been covered by many artists over the years and is still a popular song today.