The Chicks - Goodbye Earl (Official Video)

[@RFP15]

“Ain’t it dark wrapped up in that tarp” is just a purely savage line.

[@b.k.r.doggielover5449]

Awesome!👍

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

My favorite is “We’ll pack a lunch!” The look on Natalies face always brings the lols

[@katherineberger6329]

Dennis Franz in zombie makeup is one of the most hilarious parts of the video.

[@autumnbritten2280]

The entire song is fucking amazing. “We’ll pack a lunch, and stuff you in the trunk” lyrical genius. Lol

[@tanyawade5197]

The fact this song was written by a man is even better😁.

[@justinrosengren4750]

"Right away Maryanne flew up from Atlanta on a red eye midnight flight" is the line that brings me back. So many victims of abuse don't have a Maryanne, which makes the emotion conveyed here so much more poignant to me.

[@drama85007]

Absolutely. That line is the heart of the entire song/story. That’s why we root for them to make dirt out of Earl. The female friendship is so special 💜

[@Ten13Grl]

I haven't even seen my best friend in person in a decade. If I called her because someone was abusing me, both she and her wife (who I've only met twice in person) would drop everything and drive/fly from Illinois to come and be by my side. I can't say the same for most of my family members, most of whom live less than a 3 hour drive away from me.

[@Lillpixeychic]

I’ve been that person for several people and if anyone of my friends said they got an earl id be down in a heart beat to give him some black eyed peas!

[@rcbeamer]

Women, choose better men.

[@Ten13Grl]

@@rcbeamer, Victim blaming isn't cool. Also, a lot of abusive partners (because women abuse men, too, in addition to the abuse which can occur in same sex relationships) don't reveal themselves to be abusers until they've already got their victims solely dependent on them.

[@StonedHunter]

I will always respect how they didn't sugar coat anything in this song, they called everything exactly what it was and didn't hide it with flowery language.

[@iamsherlocked345]

It’s why I remember the song after all these years… hard to forget.

[@kathyrobertson4493]

That was before the world went Woke.😊

[@procrastinator6902]

​@@kathyrobertson4493 Not really. Imagine men writing a jovial sounding tune about planning to murder one of their wives, hiding the body, and then following thru with it. It definitely wouldn't fly today but it wouldn't have when this was released either.

[@anp-1075]

Also, for the people taking this song too seriously, it was written bay a man. The upbeat melody and music which features such dark comedy is pure genius.

[@forgetmeblues]

@@procrastinator6902idk this is women talking about the violence done to us. I mean… Kanye made that vid where he kills Pete when he was dating Kim…?

[@litakita]

"And it turns out he was a missing person who nobody missed at all" My favorite line of this song

[@marioncapriotti1514]

I just love that the actor playing "Dead Earl" is dancing enthusiastically with everyone else at the end, in his "Dead, Decomposing Earl" makeup and costume! Somehow it makes the solidarity of all the artists involved with this Chicks hit even more heartening.

[@edwardcorey1071]

Dective Sipowicz

[@mayhemjr.803]

Dennis Franz? You never heard of Dennis Franz?

[@marioncapriotti1514]

@@mayhemjr.803 I confess, I had to Google him -- I must have been living under a rock. But never mind me, he's terrific!

[@mayhemjr.803]

@@marioncapriotti1514 🤣😂🤣😂

[@robertsutphen2333]

Dennis Franz plays the actor. Huge star in his time. NYPD Blue and Hillstreet Blues.

[@drama85007]

“Right away Marianne flew in from Atlanta on a red eye midnight flight...” I have heard this song hundreds of times for close to 2 decades and that line still brings me to tears. Every time.

[@heydeanie]

It's beautiful, that's why... She doesn't even make it through the word "Maryanne" before I'm sobbing lol

[@REZIX233]

Ride or dies don't quit.

[@shannonhood922]

Me too

[@laurencastellaw8727]

Me, too! I thought it was just me!!! But I also know my best friend would've done the same for me, and she passed away when we were 20. 😔

[@jamedlock83]

this song is dumb

[@NicoleAZ145]

Natalie’s face at “we’ll pack a lunch!” cracks me up every time. After I’ve cried at the hospital scene. This video brings out allll the emotions! Love it so much.

[@LGKids]

Thought I was the only one shedding tears at that part!

[@BonnieHeflin-xm5kq]

😂

[@BDubs1976]

I know this is supposed to be a lighthearted look at a serious subject, but I still cry at the imagery of "Earl walked right through that restraining order and put her in intensive care." Every damn time.

[@jinx8870]

its so sad people assume a piece of paper is enough to prevent such a thing. If someone has that mindset, nothing stops them.

[@wilfdarr]

With Trudeau in power, this line has even more significance here in Canada: perpetrators of assault are committing assault getting arrested, bailed, and arrested again, same day. One guy in Vancouver was arrested 3 times in one day, once less than an hour after being released. Innocent people should not have to live in fear like this!

[@scarletamazon3455]

Because it's so often true. Usually an abusive partner who the courts agree to grant a restraining order against is exactly the kind of person who will completely ignore, or toy around with the restraining order in order to terrify their victim, when the abused partner is also at the highest risk time - when they leave and draw a boundary. The song does make the struggles clear. That she tried to do it the lawful way, it didn't protect her and he almost ended her, so they made a plan. The only way she'd be safe, since the courts won't lock them away, and they'll plot revenge even if they get a long sentence and victim is left in fear or in hiding for the rest of her life... Goodbye Earl! At least in the US, women can have weapons to defend themselves in their own homes. Those of us in countries where we cannot have a firearm, a taser, or even pepper spray, and abusers ignore restraining orders here too...

[@Ad40hoops]

Same. It gave me pure chills

[@archervine8064]

@@scarletamazon3455 I don’t think people necessarily expect that a RO will perfectly protect them, but it does at least mean the victim can call the police without having to wait for another specific threat or assault to occur. And, you may not be that much better off. Abuse victims here in the US may have more access to weapons, but so do their abusers. And the abusers tend to choose more lethal methods.

[@cutiepatoot8864]

I remember my mom playing this song when I was kid and we'd just look at eachother with unspoken hate for our situation. We didn't do it but he did pass away in a very fitting way in the end.

[@user9267]

I'm glad it all worked out and I'm sorry you had to deal with that

[@Logitah]

Whoa! That's some sweet cathartic rage!

[@CLL21]

I'm glad he passed away in a way you see fitting. It can be cathartic. Some people act like you should never feel that way but when someone has brought you nothing but hell, especially when you're at their mercy, I see nothing wrong with wishing them out of your life completely.

[@TheMissuz82]

And May he rest in shit….no remorse for abusers.

[@robmca9265]

A rather one sided story so glad that you folks are not on a jury as I'd like to know much, much more detail. As they say, it takes two to tango.

[@jenniferk.pessagno9692]

I'm a domestic violence survivor so I truly APPRECIATE someone speaking up for all us!!!

[@carlarisher9157]

me too because i survivor of 22 years from a parent.

[@jankoleon3785]

I mean isn't a justification kill him though..

[@sansth3skeletonwingding264]

janko leon just break a couple of bones

[@edwardlee9052]

so is my mom

[@victoriawest3878]

me too

[@singerperson2412]

I cannot be the only one who thinks this would be good as an actual movie

[@BandedRagdoll]

Fried Green Tomatoes has a somewhat similar thing that happens

[@user-jn1wm3tb8v]

I actually might write a short story inspired by this. Just because I love the story.

[@WhereIsMySock03]

@@BandedRagdoll Ah you beat me to it. I was planning to say exactly this. I second Fried Green Tomatoes!

[@royedwards51]

Thelma and Louise?

[@cainbrycurry9376]

Do m mom

[@sgtxbox]

My deepest condolences to Laura Lynch's family and friends. Such a terrible time to suffer such a tragedy. Your music and strength will live on forever. RIP

[@boxingthefox]

Very sad to hear that, I went to the Grand Ol Oprey and sung to an empty hall in a tribute to the incredible George Jones............HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY.....GO DIXIES

[@Fred_Nickles]

I remember when this came out and there was so much backlash to the idea a woman/anyone would kill an abusive partner, and I was floored. No lets not worry about the person sent to the hospital... "Turns out he was a missing person who nobody missed at all"

[@abrawolf]

Wait, actually? I was so young that I was to busy jamming out to this with my brother since he likes country and this is one of the few country songs I like lol

[@big-mb3gi]

Yeah lol i jammed out too and didnt know too. They killed her bf and hid his body lol

[@big-mb3gi]

The dixie chicks got sued for making this song lol

[@ewright2806]

@@big-mb3gi I haven't seen proof of that anywhere? Refs?

[@wilfdarr]

That wasn't where the backlash came from.

[@simonmc2348]

can we all just admit this is the most beautiful song about murder ever.

[@b.k.r.doggielover5449]

It's very touching. ♥️🥰

[@zereldapeters1836]

Carrie Underwood. Church Bells. Now that is a beautiful song about murder.

[@pimpino]

lol I mean Eminem had some good ones 😂

[@idontknowwhatimdoingsims3075]

Right next to two black Cadillacs and cell block tango

[@summerdonnabobo534]

LoL

[@thesparklingunicorn8543]

This got me through this situation 3 years ago on April 12th as I am a domestic violence survivor

[@thegriffin88]

"He was a missing person who nobody missed at all." Best line, my favorite since I heard it listening to the Fly album way back when.

[@grannym2880]

Same. "Earl had to die" will randomly pop into my head more often than I care to admit.

[@thegriffin88]

@@grannym2880 Pops into my mind whenever I hear anything say 'Trump'

[@Librarianchica1204]

Watching men's faces in the concert audience when hundreds of women sang along to this song was a thing of beauty. :-)

[@christar9527]

Alma Chavarria Now I’d like to see that.

[@scottlock8846]

Alma Chavarria haha

[@take1994]

Wow! I hope life experience hasn’t caused this warped perspective. If so, you deserve better.

[@bimokresno]

@@christar9527 there was a live concert video of that, released oong time a go.. i have it, some faces, men's faces, that captured in the video did not show 'bad reaction'.

[@manifestgtr]

Yeahhh...dudes tend to make annoyed faces when their drunken, retard girlfriends shriek along to songs at concerts

[@jenniferfalk2306]

I know a few earls that nobody would miss at all.

[@torifurman9608]

Just feed them some of those black eyed peas MWA HAHA

[@krystalharwood1807]

cause imma be be be rockin that body!

[@Dafni.Cortes]

Me and a few of my HS folks have encountered a good number of online Earls, well not in terms in love relationship but online friends, both me and my irl bestie were facing online harassment, verbally and even into graphic detail, it’s a long story, but the good thing is that we don’t have to feed them black eyed peas in person.

[@Eleison23]

🧟‍♂️

[@projectacuhope]

we all do

[@noeway1987]

This song has completely blown up on TikTok. Glad to see a new generation appreciate what an absolute fucking masterpiece this song is.

[@ambern-c]

what side of tiktok are u on bro

[@nateclipps]

@@ambern-cliterally LMAO

[@pollyannostlingt4219]

Don’t hekkin curse like that

[@Wildman-zh8lg]

Screw tik tok

[@Kellieshae]

RIP Lauren Lynch, my heart is actually broken! You brought me so much joy over the years!

[@nicoles140]

This song has me crying after recently losing someone I knew in highschool to her husband. I’m so glad to read some of these comments and stories of people getting away from such a bad situation.

[@tanyawade5197]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope she’s in peace & beauty rn.

[@oscarkoop2548]

What did he do? I'm sorry for asking just curious.

[@hannesstan4066]

🙏thats rough.

[@Bloggerweakling58]

I know it's a tragedy I understand your feelings

[@SavvyMuhon]

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to know a friend is in a tough situation and feeling helpless to it. I hope other abuse survivors see your comment and know it’s okay and safe to leave

[@DjPrincessCute]

I just HAD to buy a shirt yesterday that says: Some of y'all don't know what happened to Earl and it shows! (With little piles of black eyed peas on each side of the saying)

[@sherristonem95]

Where did you purchase the shirt? I'd love one.

[@somerandommonkeydude]

I saw that shirt a few weeks ago

[@amberlee1256]

I have the same shirt!!!

[@clg1475]

I NEED THAT SHIRT. Where can I get it?

[@ainsley5923]

Sherri Stonem you can also get one on Etsy

[@dawnofchromatica9684]

My best friend of 15 years was in a relationship with an “Earl” about 5 years ago. One night things got so bad he beat the living crap out of her she called me in tears to come rescue her I went right away to the house picked my friend off the floor and drove her straight to the hospital. The next morning we went back to the house packed up all her things and got her the hell out of their and she moved in back with her parents until she got back on her feet again. She’s now in a loving relationship with a wonderful man and have a beautiful daughter together I couldn’t be more happier for my BFF!

[@katiecrook2773]

My Name Isn’t Alice that’s good for her

[@baylinkdashyt]

Of course your name isn't Alice. . It's Maryann.

[@dwyatt975]

Good for her! She's INDEED, EXTREMELY LUCKY to have you as a friend! ANY male who assaults a female is NOT a real man, but a pathetic COWARD.

[@bea4156]

💚💚💚💚💚

[@keymaster430]

Wonderful ending, but we want to know what ya'll did to the "Earl". Don't worry, we won't tell.

[@snehalgaikwad5486]

Omgg such a fried green tomatoes vibee ❤️❤️

[@meowmocha12]

Secret's in the sauce.

[@KentuckyLiz]

All that it is missing is the barbecue

[@kimdkus]

YES!!!

[@maurabenson4250]

omg yes!!!

[@Kanuck1818]

Yes..."Tennessee Ham"​@@meowmocha12

[@jessicajujubean5004]

The murder is totally noncontroversial. Earl was such a huge jerk that everyone is just like "you go girl" and then we all laugh. How lovely that is ❤❤

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Jessica. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@rubymeaddle]

Not every murder victim is a victim lol

[@draxxthemsclounts2478]

Lol this song got banned on plenty a station. Yeah it was controversial and murder isn't the thing to do to abusers, but it's a fun little ditty.

[@miketodd726]

In real life, theyd end up in jail.

[@54raceman]

@@miketodd726 not necessarily some small towns certain people just don’t get looked for and I live in one them small towns

[@brandonrojas3999]

The dead Earl at the end doing the thriller dance takes me out every time

[@ruthdixon7807]

the chicks bury him in a chorus of harmony and sass.

[@jonathanannie8703]

Maybe if more abusers met this fate, less abuse would happen. Way to go, Chicks! Love this tune.

[@FallenAngel12257]

I was in an abusive marriage back in 2014. I fled the state and went north to my dad. Fast forward 3 years later, I start a new job in a different part of Jersey, and found my now husband. He understands the trauma that I have been through. No one should be abused! I’m happy that domestic violence survivors have a voice through the Dixie Chicks.

[@MetalheadChristian]

I'm so glad you got out

[@Crawler1978]

@@MetalheadChristian Good for you! It just a damn shame they dropped the "Dixie" part of their name., otherwise, more women would have seen the video.

[@phiinixphyres239]

@@Crawler1978This song was one of their most popular and acclaimed songs ever, even after their name change. When this song came out, I promise you, it was everywhere. I grew up around a bunch of different kinds of music, but every single one of my friends knew and sang this song regularly. Such a bop, still being blasted 20 years later

[@EamonWill]

​@@phiinixphyres239 Oh heck yeah! This was one of the most popular songs from my childhood. I was so confused to see the name of the band being called "The Chicks" when I came across this video tonight. Something that only just now thought of, was their name a play on the word hicks?

[@lydiaboll2872]

@@Crawler1978Apparently, Dixie is a (usually derogatory) term used for non-binary lesbians. The Chicks dropped the Dixie after learning what it meant because they didn’t want to offend anybody. Same with Lady A dropping Antebellum after learning the history of that word.

[@Jmay411]

I like how they smile so sweetly as they sing, "Earl's gotta die." 🤣 But yes, a piece of paper means nothing to a psychopath.

[@praize4kidz]

Yeah and I love how when they sing that, they are all happy and jumping around like it's the greatest thing in the world. But hey, Earl did have to die.....dang, look what he did to her that landed her in intensive care.

[@nicholasmason7395]

@@praize4kidz ever wonder why Earl put her in intensive care? She most likely pushed him to do it.

[@freedomlover9560]

Thank God for the Second Amendment.

[@lewstone5273]

Lizzy Nashon you’re sick. Earl needs counseling.

[@theresadelaney8159]

@@lewstone5273 im dealing with a psycho whos done plenty of counseling narcissistic mfers can out on a face and act like it helped but they stay the same women beating pos

[@mizzysparrots4874]

The best part of this, for me, is how the entire town danced about earl being dead, including earl. His zombie ass was there to celebrate his disappearance 😂

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

it cracks me up every time lol, the music video is great

[@JG-vq6rd]

Even though she wasn't part of the Chicks when this song was recorded i still had to come listen to it. RIP Laura Lynch.

[@mavericksquid]

I like how zombie Earl was dancing with everyone & not holding a grudge... he knows it was justifiable homicide.

[@semiutopia5445]

Lol yeah at least he understands ; )... ahah

[@leahyarbrough5534]

lol

[@reggiepollock4669]

mavericksquid some people just need a little push to know when to admit fault. even if that push is off a building.

[@SiiriCressey]

It seems being dead straightened him right out.

[@kaleighrapuano8382]

I've literally seen this video hundreds of times since childhood and never notice zombie Earl! Lmao

[@freakycaramel1754]

I got out of a three year abusive relationship with a man named earl and I was crying and my family sent me this it tbh helped me feel 10000x better than I was it stoped me from crying and made me laugh and sing along so I appreciate what you guys do as music!

[@ashleyd8775]

Good for you girl to get out of that relationship! Just keep singing this amazing song and you will be just fine!

[@exxiethewriter3567]

Your family has the best dark humour comedic timing in the world.

[@rick.locke.2946]

As a male, may I please apologize for our gender. Real men don't strike women.

[@j-hod6274]

I have to ask why it took 3 years

[@AdamSmith-ec5nv]

Do you need a legume recipe?

[@jb111082]

Me: He fell Cop: But almost every bone in his body is broken. Me: He fell a lot.

[@maxwellmarsden7273]

...and you kept picking him up??? Bless your heart... ;)

[@comfortouch]

That's what vacations to the Grand Canyon are for.

[@maxwellmarsden7273]

@@comfortouch THAT will hurt, but only once!!! ;)

[@funkysamurai2012]

I laughed so hard I ppeed8

[@angryfrigginliberalinpenns1314]

I laughed way to hard at this

[@kristi9]

Saw them sing this live tonight in KC, still one of the best songs of all time!!! ❤️

[@Fruit_Infiniti]

Good god I remember being an empowered little girl romping on the farm, listening to this. What sticks with me the most is thinking of those girls/ladies coming together to end abuse, nurse wounds, solve a problem, and live happily ever after selling produce on the side of the highway, with the murder being just a comedic bit. I like to think that the Chicks primed my generation for abuse prevention through this song alone. I've always been there for my sisters and always will be. And man, where did those years go?

[@Infodumptruck]

Same. I just wish I made some black eyed peas for everyone before I ran away.

[@katmuse2975]

My grandmother’s name is Wanda and she just passed. But she was abused by her second husband and she loved this song so much.

[@helenclark7876]

I hope yer gran got even with that "Earl"

[@kathryncotter4933]

Let me gess his name was earl

[@silverbullet842]

R.I.P to your Abuelita. If she liked this song she seemed like a fun lady. How are you Ma'm?

[@Traciblaggblagg]

Kat Muse It's a shame how many of us can relate to this song I'm so sorry for your lost.

[@tiffprendergast]

Kat Muse sorry

[@LAVirgo67]

I was working in a battered women's shelter when one of the counselors put this song on during our staff meeting. We just sat there in shock before we asked her to play it again...and again...and again...and again. Let's just say we danced a little. She did note that our organization does not condone killing or revenge on batterers. We all nodded w/ a smile. That was some 16 years ago & I still get a smile.

[@alyssatobin618]

I love this comment! as a child I watched my mother go through an abusive marriage and we would play this song in the car together it made us feel better too

[@difreighterwatcher8603]

28 years free and I still dance with a smile to this song. Thanks for helping in the healing.

[@jessicanicley2219]

Y thjjī

[@jessicanicley2219]

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[@littlestangel4747]

it is cathartic though.

[@larry8241]

The Ability to Adjust your Mood for Earl .Lol.❤❤❤❤❤❤ This.

[@casey9932]

Why did I cry when Mary Anne rushed into the hospital room to comfort Wanda.

[@denisespenelli8353]

Because some of us don't have a Mary Anne Idk if you do but if you don't you probably wish you had one if you ever got abused like Wanda did.

[@drama85007]

That line has given me goosebumps for 2 decades.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Because you’re an empathetic beautiful soul is my guess

[@heydeanie]

Every. Single. Time.

[@tamikadixon623]

I'll never forget when my best friend did it for me.😥 She was on some good bye Earl shit.😄

[@country_chic]

These ladies are AWESOME! Been a fan since the 90's, and will be a fan forever! Their music has helped me so much over the years! 💗

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Christy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@devinreis5811]

This song came out when texting was in its infancy. The Tulsa, OK and Oklahoma State Troopers recommended that people in domestic violence have a code word to use with friends and family to text as a cue to call the authorities, in case they take your phone. "Goodbye Earl" became a popular code word for people in all 50 states, and the Tulsa PD and Oklahoma State Troopers helped a lot of people nationwide without thinking about it.

[@dottiesunshine8339]

I'm 29 now but the Dixie Chicks were the first favorite for my little ass in the 90s 💋🖤😎👯🏼‍♂️

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

Let me guess. 🤔 Still not married or divorced. 🤣

[@joeben55]

must have a bad ear because we took our RA group to see them and they all said they wanted to go back to the buss early because the music was so bad many of them was in our music group and said it was so off key and they were not in sinc at all it looked like they were drunk

[@NiGHTSaturn]

Guys, it’s my first time hearing this song, 1:37… _WAIT WHAT_ 🤣🤣🤣

[@ruto4422]

Earl had to die

[@melissahughesmusicnutritio8849]

LMAO!!!! This has been my anthem for years!! Sure, I am lonely and would love to have someone to hold me and "love" me, but I have had to shutter my heart and have not had anyone in my life for 6 years 😉

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

The Chicks have always been bad-ass in so many ways. (btw, the main characters in this video were TV stars from the day...including Earl) I've watched this video a dozen times and JUST noticed that Earl was on the milk carton. Genius.

[@jermaenjoyer]

I'm 19 and can't believe I just heard this song for the 1st time ever when it came on the radio in the garage with my dad last night. The second it started I said "ooo this sounds good" loved the melody/singing instantly. We were in the middle of moving stuff when the chorus hit "That Earl had to die!", I immediately paused and went "😯 Oh my gosh I love this". Immediately put it on my playlist. Watched this vid about 3 times now. You know when a song is so good, that it makes you cry from how good it is? Not even just sad songs. I'm just getting choked up smiling at how good this deceptively upbeat song about getting rightful revenge is!!

[@ElizabethT45]

And as soon as that last "nah nah nah nah NAH, NAH, NAH" hits you have to jump up and down. An infectious revenge song!

[@MakenzieAddams]

I just love Natalie's voice and I'll forever love her and the support she showed with the West Memphis 3 💕

[@skysthelimitforeveryoung3437]

I know a few Earls. This is a suitable ending for all of them.

[@llarmstrong783]

Sky's the Limit! Forever Young what about the guy from My name is Earl? he was ok

[@leshagbloom4642]

Eddy Murphy

[@kristylambert7994]

Recon if anybody involved even got held for questioning

[@consvmingimpvlse2357]

Nobody names Earl is a good guy 🤭

[@dirtydan1116]

@@llarmstrong783 too bad hes a scientologist

[@AJDaniels5298]

This is dedicated to my uncle Ron who, after 25 years of abusing my aunt Deanna, has finally contracted a staph infection that spread throughout his body and rendered him brain dead. They called Deanna about taking him off life support and she hung up on them and blocked the number.

[@lydiaboll2872]

As she should 👏👏👏

[@emrilbennett8704]

Rest in pees🚽

[@marioncapriotti1514]

@@lydiaboll2872 - Aunt Deanna should rock the f*ck on, and I wish her a wonderful life going forward.

[@marymem9864]

Bye bye Ron.

[@jinx8870]

absolutely based aunt

[@charlieboy1087]

Mary-Anne and Wanda are the ones truly in love

[@sumemohmad5584]

Yess

[@brayleerieth80]

No

[@brayleerieth80]

I am not aloud to talk about gae

[@kaylasmith8411]

True

[@kaseylawson8934]

Cassidy truth. They had a deep loving friendship. A bond that a lot of people will never experience. To the other commenters, you don't have to be gay to experience a special bond between someone of the same sex. All relationships don't have to be sexual. My best friend and I are thick as thieves, but we're not gay for one another.

[@justnattnatt]

Came here from Taylor Swift's no body, no crime. And must I say, this is beautiful. Almost cried on that hospital scene with Wanda with the red eyes because that's a fucking true shit that happens. I called it "eyes bleeding from inside" as a kid. I love this. I love this. I hope this gets back to mainstream.

[@russelljones3221]

that song reminds me a little bit of this, but more of "The lights went out in georgia"

[@paigecasey7910]

Swift and Dixie Chick's should not be from the same breath. TSwift has no talent. These women are GOATS!

[@justnattnatt]

@@paigecasey7910 people are able to appreciate them both and TSwift has been mainstream these days. No good in comparing in this instance. If one artist can help bring back another artist's glory days, then so be it. Whatever negative opinion you have spawns nothing nice.

[@awesomeblossom5214]

@@paigecasey7910 I mean Tswift's collab with the chicks is really good... also you obviously haven't listened to no body no crime

[@roxassora2706]

@@awesomeblossom5214 She just wants to put others down whilst bringing others up. Sad.

[@MariahEbrown]

Me @ 5 unaware of abuse: why did earl have to die? 😮 Me @ 25 after leaving an abuser: shoulda listened to that restraining order Earl🤷🏾‍♀️😂

[@kill_lajones9759]

hahahah sameeee

[@ZombiePotatoSalad]

Insert the "Shame" meme.

[@breyanneh2012]

Swear to God🤷🤣 shoulda listened Earl🤣

[@jenniferralls4724]

I love this song it makes me giddy!! I had a handprint on my face that makeup wouldn't cover. I left him 18 years ago and I'm happy!

[@Kellieslife29]

I remember my mom showing me this song about 5 years ago, my eyes went wide as the lyrics went on and I got hooked! Can't wait to show my future daughter this!

[@Kellieslife29]

@Mira Image if she does I'm hurting him

[@AlexTheDragon]

My sister showed me this. She was in a relationship with an Earl and her friends husband is in law enforcement (dont remember the name but ik its higher than cops) when they were driving to the hospital the husband had his gun out the whole time.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

It should be part of every girl's curriculum. Hell, even the boys should get it as a cautionary lesson.

[@LumaLena23]

my girlfriend showed this to me (we're both girls) because she shipped Mary Anne and Wanda and we're always looking for WLW content and I was not disappointed

[@carlyedwards1422]

Hell I'm showing it to my sons as a cautionary tale not to be an earl

[@JargonGigantus]

Turns out, these three were right all along. Respect

[@moonrunnersfestival6052]

the best.

[@rossogden9920]

Yes, they were. But even if they weren't, that little thing called the First amendment guaranteed their right to say what they said. Too bad Nashville is full of cowardly Neanderthals.

[@neoneherefrom5836]

Legend has it they are still looking for Earl.

[@Stillstoned1]

no body missed him at all. doubt it

[@MorgenPeschke]

Yep, once a year they check the Precinct closet, shrug, and smile.

[@glorious_funtime_pain5594]

Who said anyone was looking for him?

[@lizanna6390]

I don't think anyone looked very hard

[@alyssabodin538]

😂

[@Rvns556]

My mom used to fly the entire Fly album every weekend on the way to the Lake of the Ozarks. I’m 27 now and still love the entire album. My momma loves the Dixie Chicks, their name change is dumb and I’m half black lmao

[@meyta6176]

So....., goodbye Earl is "no body, no crime" elder sister? I LOVE IT!!! 🥰

[@coolohiobreeze2037]

YEAH!!! So, I don't need a reality check, but this song reminds me of when I was in an abusive marriage and passively would hope something bad would happen to him. (Didn't happen!) I Finally got the courage to up and leave (with some real good counselling). Today, 35 years later, I am not that person at ALL. I am strong, caring, and confident. BUT, I STILL love this song!!! YAY for the DIXIE CHICKS!!!! :)

[@joyr6687]

I am glad you made it out. Some people are not as lucky.

[@haleyhamlet3996]

GO girl! Live strong!!! (Dixie chicks r AmAzInG)

[@robsemail]

Yay for YOU!!!

[@SarahJay55]

So glad you made it out!

[@christieburkett1607]

thanks for your comment. gives me hope

[@KYearwood]

This was one of the most important songs ever written. 😊

[@jukesters123]

Most Important? Stay away boys.

[@kylajasmine4799]

I told my mom that if she went back to "Earl" this time I couldn't be around to watch her die. She's been free of him for 3 years now after 17 years of abuse.

[@m4ryslibrary]

Go her!! 😁😁

[@birbsgobrr1619]

@@m4ryslibrary dude off topic but I love your username

[@maxwellmarsden7273]

...i feel bad for Kyla, can see her now walking up to this clown with a 44 Magnum saying "...touch my mom ONE more time..." (and smiling SO sweetly)

[@봉봉-d8j]

Learned a lot of songs in American music history course in my university. This song is the only one that pops on my mind from time to time. Such strong impact

[@hankjones2975]

this song was written to be funny. Earl the rotting corpse dancing to the music too. no depth or imagination to it. kind of write words that rhyme and meaning comes later.

[@lindastucki7164]

It truly is a woman's ballad. Right up there with legendary Divinyls. Pleasure and pain, I touch myself. Chrissy Amphlett music lives in every woman's heart.❤❤❤❤

[@TheDukenator]

From their Fly album liner notes: The Dixie Chicks do not advocate premeditated murder, but love getting even.

[@tiffprendergast]

The Dukenator yup

[@timbrown4789]

The Dukenator their gay

[@EventHorrorEyesOn]

@@timbrown4789 I sure hope you spelled "they're" wrong to sell the joke of of an absolute idiot posting a comment, because it sure worked.

[@wavybaby8461]

Queens

[@claireboyle7151]

priceless

[@mufcgeoff5258]

My wife was abused and beaten by her ex husband couldn't hit a man I confronted him and he coward like a baby all you girls out there don't stay in this kind of relationship there is a good man out there that will love and care for you forever x❤❤

[@JenniferMacCrindle-zx8db]

@@mufcgeoff5258 Thank you

[@wayne3302264]

This song always makes me think of "Fried Green Tomatoes"........

[@TheKrazysexykool]

Wonderful movie

[@saad.cobain]

When I was younger that movie scared me 😩😭

[@natalieshepp641]

Yes!! My favorite movie!!

[@thekindermind]

"The secret's in the sauce!"

[@natalieshepp641]

Yes!!

[@uniquelyunique1]

"Well the weeks went by & spring turned to summer & summer faded into fall. And it turned out he was missing person who nobody missed at all." #savagebeforesavage

[@ashleygore4444]

YEP

[@genno3714]

My favorite lyric of the song.

[@michaelstates7106]

I seen a bumper sticker few weeks ago that said: "Earl's in the trunk" made me smile!

[@brookmarie2845]

I would definitely help my sister get rid of that abusive piece of crap. While singing this like it's my battlecry. 😍

[@tybg-]

Do it

[@danacarter9147]

You have a heart of gold, the world needs more good people like you around.💛👍

[@esmeraldagems9487]

I remember when this song came out on CMT back in 2000. I laughed so hard! Especially the part where they were tossing his body in the woods. And she sings, "Ain't it dark, wrapped up in that tarp? Earrl!?" It was kinda shocking but hilarious. They don't make videos like this anymore. I miss those days..😂❤

[@greenrichardg]

Bad ass Chicks! Country radio abandoned you when you spoke your mind but rockers and other REAL fans of music love ya!

[@isaacandr]

5 white Americans killing a Mexican. And not happy with that, they have to do a party as if it were the Ku Klux Klan. This song can be even more racist?

[@isaacandr]

Twerkenstein Dennis Franz is an American. But the character "Earl" have all the stereotypes of Mexicans. Tanned and wrinkled skin, dark hair and a mustache. Virtually is a clone of Danny Trejo.

[@MandyBuglet]

Danny Trejo puts Earl to shame.

[@kaitlynsmith1870]

+Twerkenstein Bless you for this comment

[@OnlySethDavis]

Hell yes

[@tayj857]

This song and album… I have vivid memories of my mom picking me up from pre-school in the early 2000s and we would play The Chicks and vibe lol.. they’re so talented and I hope I can see them live some day🤞🏻

[@emily4gov]

Your mom kicks ass : )

[@clg1475]

FYI, this is still a bop. I don't even care that my 8 year old self had no true understanding of the content.

[@scottparson3536]

Hello friend, I’m Scott and live in San Francisco California. How are you and your family and I hope you are safe over there with all this pandemic happening all around the world.

[@dwritesbooks5772]

I was working at a radio station at the time. The file cabinets were covered with Earl's In The Trunk stickers. *Grin.*

[@amandawillett1827]

This song is so good I have been listening to it for hours.

[@deweybaltzer8599]

One of the greatest songs ever written! Go Dixie Chicks!

[@rolnadkettle4gmail233]

I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on KZbin ❤️

[@rolnadkettle4gmail233]

Hi

[@souldeep69]

"One of the greatest songs ever written. Go _Dixie Chicks_ " ???? The Dixie Chicks didn't write this. It was written by the great songwriter Dennis Linde, whose previous biggest hit was 28 years earlier, the #2 Hot 100 song "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley in 1972.

[@ronmorgan8214]

Written by Dennis Linde in the 90s.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

"Good friends don't judge you or ask a lot of questions. They help you move the body and never speak of it again."

[@Joshy05]

Hell yea! lol

[@Negativenke25]

Friends help you move furniture. Best friends help you move bodies.

[@Maupin001]

Really good friends help you put the fucker on ice.

[@tadtaija9403]

right

[@Bllssxfull]

Right, lol.

[@brettsatterberg1679]

This is an awesome song -- all abusers deserve to be held accountable, sometimes ultimately. Good job Chicks!!!

[@navarronewtonmusic]

The wildest part about this is that the song was released as a single and had a music video was made. I'm also a fan of Eves love is blind track.

[@kristencorriher5871]

This song NEVER gets old!!!

[@Jaggededge112]

my best friend Cari and I would sing along to this all the time. It brings back all the fun times I had with her. I miss you Cari. I hope you are resting in peace. You died saving your kids and you are my hero for that.

[@ginapatterson5410]

Oh my stars this just broke me. I am so sorry for your friend and for your loss.

[@Jaggededge112]

@@ginapatterson5410 thank you.

[@elizabethtimberman]

This is my all time favorite song!!! I love that they stand up for themselves and continue to as well. Strong women raised a strong generation! Proud of be apart of that generation!!!

[@louisemayb1]

Many years ago, I was to be a witness for an abuse case involving a 4yo girl - against her father (my neighbours at the time). I was also majorly harassed and threatened by the grandfather in an attempt to intimidate me into not testifying - which worked on two of the other witnesses - a babysitter and a pre school teacher. I was soooo angry about what he had done! And having experienced my own childhood and marital trauma, the emotions ran deep. This song was my catharsis song! I felt a bit naughty but played it over and over in my car on the way to & from EVERYWHERE, absolutely belting my lungs out to it! Thank you Chicks. You guys rock! You helped me express what I struggled to put words to, and that helped me to have the strength and courage I needed at a really difficult time xx

[@randymelnychuk5131]

You it got to stay strong and take charge!

[@thomasl1061]

I loved listening to this song with my mother completely unaware of the lyrics until years later. It is glorious.

[@2Bdiscovered]

ONE OF THE FUNNIEST SONGS AND VIDS OF ALL TIME.

[@bradthegigachad7120]

The Dixie chicks are goated it not even up for debate.

[@revuutube]

Geez a lot of times I hear a song and then don't wanna look up the music video because nowadays they usually do something stupid that ruins the way I imagine the song. This is one of those times it gets it right. This video should've won an award....oh it did. Good

[@chercher304]

I dont care what anyone says this is a bomb ass song! And great advice!! Earl looked for what he got!!

[@beverlylappi3164]

Cher cher I have a Glock with a full clip and one in the chamber. Hollow points. Don't even have to cock it. Live in a cabin on a beautiful lake in the boonies. Love it here.

[@NiseePooh]

💞 I haven’t heard this song in yeeeaaars, but I still remember all of the words 💞 Gotta love THE CHICKS 💞

[@Doyourememberthunderhead]

3:18 that officer was taking sneak peaks lol

[@krystallynx]

"Turns out he was a missing person that nobody missed at all"

[@fe5018]

Krystal Cuore brilliant line XD

[@kathryncotter4933]

Duh

[@Ryguyz2004]

Mood

[@Tyler_Mills26]

Best line of the song 😊 xxx

[@dollreemappmmk14]

Best line,ever!

[@DrgnMage2536]

This is such a great video! Love how the scenes were shot; how Wanda was shown being thrown to the ground and then walking into the lawyers office without the need to cut. Everything was shot to match the flow of the song and story. Videos aren't filmed this way anymore.

[@lfk6370]

i just started a new job where no one knows i was in an abusive relationship a few years back and today this came on the radio and it was the first time i had heard it so i started crying but was trying to hide it, and i looked at my coworker and he was crying too. we both teared up at the wore sun glasses and long blouses part and the other two guys in the truck with us didnt get it but damn dv has touched so many of us.

[@bettinafisher6291]

You go gurl

[@remylee1612]

This is storytelling perfection. I remember bouncing on the trampoline to this as kid. Brilliant.

[@ragabashmoon1551]

This was always such a fun video, and I just know the most fun of all was had by Dennis Krantz with the zombie Earl dancing at the end. :)

[@sleepygyro]

This was my favorite song when I was like 4 years old & honestly it’s still pretty high on my list! The Chicks are my childhood icons!! ❤

[@bailey6676]

Literally same. This was my favourite song as a 7 year old before I even knew what any of it meant 😂

[@amberlyon3736]

I've been a fan since they were known as the Dixie Chicks, I will always know them as the Dixie Chicks whether it's politically correct or not!

[@RichieWilliams97]

@@amberlyon3736 it is politically correct. People are just dumb. Ironic as well, considering this is literally a song about murder.

[@cheneethompson5756]

@@amberlyon3736 I prefer the name "the dixie chicks"

[@Cookieslayer190]

@@cheneethompson5756 yesssss your the first person I found who call them be their name "the Dixie chicks" and not just "the chicks "

[@kristahenderson294]

After he almost killed me I called his mom up north. Told her come get him or she would be burying him the next time he hit me Haven't seen or heard from him since

[@helenclark7876]

way to go lady, with any luck this menace will fall off the world Bllaahhhh

[@Stillstoned1]

men usually don't take woman seriously as far as threats go, but hey,, Earl had to die.

[@midnighttennessee8904]

Good riddance. Probably being taken care of by Mommy now. Anyway, happy you got out.🎈🎉🎆

[@kathryncotter4933]

Ok

[@natesmith5493]

Good my dad was an abusive alky wish my mom would have done something like this no jury in the world would have convicted her

[@lauriesmith4575]

"He was a missing person who nobody missed at all." Essentially, Earl is the living embodiment of"Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy"

[@pinkpaperfaust8204]

This song is so sapphic coded. Mary Anne and Wanda definitely had something going on and I love that for them.

[@Homunculerly_cool]

I will never forget screaming this at a concert last September, so fun!!

[@louriewylde9293]

I'm in Italy in 40 degree C weather and this song still gives me major goosebumps

[@mjr5474]

This song never gets old. Love it! 'Earl's' corpse dancing at the end makes me laugh every time.😂🤣

[@lucymale6349]

I love this song! They are supper talented! Amazing artists!!!!!! I grew up with them, and I still listen to them, and I still speak highly of these amazing women! Ground breakers!!!!

[@bethmargera]

Dear 2020, this song is dedicated to you. xoxo, all of us