About The Song
In the realm of country music, sibling trios are a rarity, and even rarer are those that manage to harmonize as effortlessly and seamlessly as The Band Perry. Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry, hailing from Mobile, Alabama, burst onto the scene in 2009 with their self-titled debut album, quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Their music, a blend of traditional country with contemporary pop sensibilities, resonated with audiences, and their infectious energy and genuine personalities made them instant favorites.
Better Dig Two, the lead single from their sophomore album Pioneer, is a testament to their songwriting prowess and vocal dexterity. From the opening notes, the song sets an ominous tone, with a haunting melody that lingers in the air. The lyrics, penned by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, and Trevor Rosen, paint a vivid picture of a couple so deeply in love that they can’t imagine life without each other.
“I told you on the day we wed / I was gonna love you ’til I’m dead / Made you wait ’til our wedding night / That’s the first and the last time I’ll wear white,” Kimberly sings in the first verse, her voice laced with a hint of vulnerability. The chorus, a duet between Kimberly and Reid, is a powerful declaration of their unwavering commitment:
“If the ties that bind us ever break / If the words we speak become a mistake / If the love we built turns to hate / I’ll be there waiting at the pearly gate / Better dig two.”
The song’s production perfectly complements the lyrics, with a sparse arrangement that allows the vocals to take center stage. The acoustic guitar and banjo provide a steady foundation, while the occasional twang of the fiddle adds a touch of country flair. The overall effect is one of haunting beauty, a song that lingers long after the last note has faded.
Better Dig Two is a powerful ballad that showcases The Band Perry’s songwriting and vocal talents at their finest. It’s a song about love, loss, and the enduring power of commitment, and it’s sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the depths of true love.
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… I told you on the day we wedI was gonna love you ’til I’s deadMade you wait ’til our wedding nightThat’s the first and the last time I wear white… So if the ties that bind ever do come looseTie them in a knot like a hangman’s noose‘Cause I’ll go to heaven, or I’ll go to hellBefore I’ll see you with someone else… Put me in the groundPut me six foot downAnd let the stone say… Here lies the girl whose only crutchWas loving one man just a little too muchIf you go before I doI’m gonna tell the gravedigger that he better dig two… Well, it won’t be whiskey, won’t be methIt’ll be your name on my last breathIf divorce or death ever do us partThe coroner will call it a broken heart… So put me in the groundPut me six foot downAnd let the stone say… Here lies the girl whose only crutchWas loving one man just a little too muchIf you go before I doI’m gonna tell the gravedigger that he better dig two… Dig twoOoh-ooh… I took your name when I took those vows (took those vows)I meant ’em back then, and I mean ’em right nowOh, right now… If the ties that bind ever do come looseIf forever ever ends for youIf that ring gets a little too tightYou might as well, read me my last rights… And let the stone say… Here lies the girl whose only crutchWas loving one man just a little too muchIf you go before I doGonna tell the gravedigger that he better dig, uh… Heavy stone right next to mineWe’ll be together ’til the end of timeDon’t you go before I doI’m gonna tell the gravedigger that he better dig two… I told you on the day we wedI was gonna love you ’til I’s dead