Aunt Mattie bent a thousand times down the long black rows
Then battled with the angry weeds so little seeds could grow
Come summer Mattie pulled the snow from cruel and cutting bolls
She was patient pale and slender and was only eight years old
Round 'n round the spinning wheel beneath Aunt Mattie's boot
She recalled the soil and cotton seeds and summer's hopeful shoots
Two winters spun out summer's threads in rich and creamy folds
And she had a bolt of cotton cloth when she turned ten years old
If we bend and plant the seeds and tame the wicked weeds
If we let the sun and rain assist and simplify our needs
If we follow in the barefoot path of one persistent girl
We'll throw a healing quilt across an ever ailing world
Indigo and lavender made up Aunt Mattie's sky
Remembering her childhood days she made the rustic dye
The hour before the day would end it fed young Mattie's dream
She made indigo and lavender when she turned just fourteen
If we bend and plant the seeds and tame the wicked weeds
If we let the sun and rain assist and simplify our needs
If we follow in the barefoot path of one persistent girl
We'll throw a healing quilt across an ever ailing world
Aunt Mattie bends a thousand times down each patchwork row
Piece by piece and stitch by stitch in fading candle glow
The valley of the shadow cannot call her from her seams
Until finishing her lifetime's work she dies at seventeen
If we bend and plant the seeds and tame the wicked weeds
If we let the sun and rain assist and simplify our needs
If we follow in the barefoot path of one persistent girl
We'll throw a healing quilt across an ever ailing world
The Dixie Chicks are an American country music group formed in Texas in 1989. The trio consists of Natalie Maines (lead vocals), Emily Strayer (banjo, guitar) and Martie Maguire (fiddle, mandolin). Initially known for their traditional country sound, the Dixie Chicks gained international recognition with albums like "Wide Open Spaces" (1998) and "Fly" (2000), which sold millions of copies worldwide. Their success was marked by numerous Grammy Awards, including five in the category "Best Country Album". In 2003, the Dixie Chicks became embroiled in controversy due to Natalie Maines' anti-war remarks during a concert in London. This led to a strong negative reaction from some fans and the loss of support from some country radio stations. Despite the controversy, the group remained active, releasing albums such as "Taking the Long Way" (2006) and "Gaslighter" (2020). The Dixie Chicks are considered one of the most influential country bands of recent decades, thanks to their catchy music, energetic performances, and courage in expressing their opinions.
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