She's In Love With The Boy
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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Watchin' the chickens peck the ground
There ain't a whole lot goin' on tonight
In this one horse town
Over yonder comin' up the road
In a beat up Chevy truck
Her boyfriend Tommy is laying on the horn
Splashing through the mud and the muck
Her daddy say's, "he ain't worth a lick"
"When it comes to brains he got the short end of the stick"
But Katie's young and man she just don't care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Katie and Tommy at the drive-in movie
Parked in the very last row
They're to busy holding on to one another
To even care about the show
Later on outside the Tasty Freeze
Tommy slips something on her hand
He says my high school ring will have to do
'Til I can buy a wedding band
Her daddy say's he ain't worth a lick
When it comes to brains
He got the short end of the stick
But Katie's young and man she just don't care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Her Daddy's waitin' up 'til half past twelve
When they come sneakin' up the walk
He says, "young lady get on up to your room"
"While me and junior have a talk"
Momma breaks in says, "don't lose your temper"
"It wasn't very long ago"
"When you yourself was just a hay seed plow boy"
"Who didn't have a row to hoe"
My daddy said, "you wasn't worth a lick"
"When it came to brains you got the short of the stick"
"But he was wrong and honey you are too"
"Katie looks at Tommy like I still look at you"
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way
She's gonna marry that boy someday
She's in love with the boy
The song "She's In Love With The Boy" by Trisha Yearwood tells the story of Katie, a young girl living in a small town who falls in love with Tommy, a boy her father disapproves of. The lyrics describe how despite her father's warnings and criticism of Tommy, Katie is determined to follow her heart and marry him someday. The song also highlights the generational conflict between Katie's father and mother in how to deal with their daughter's relationship. The lyrics show that love can conquer all and that what's meant to be will always find a way.
The song became a huge hit for Trisha Yearwood when it was released in 1991. It reached the top of the Billboard country chart, and helped establish Yearwood as a rising star in country music. "She's In Love With The Boy" showcases Yearwood's powerful vocals, and the catchy melody and relatable lyrics made it an instant favorite with fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Katie's sittin' on her old front porch
Watchin' the chickens peck the ground
Katie is sitting on her front porch watching the chickens while the world goes on around her.
There ain't a whole lot goin' on tonight
In this one horse town
There is nothing going on in the dull and uneventful town that she lives in.
Over yonder comin' up the road
In a beat up Chevy truck
Her boyfriend Tommy is laying on the horn
Splashing through the mud and the muck
Her boyfriend, Tommy, is coming down the road in a beat-up truck, driving noisily through the mud and the muck.
Her daddy say's, "he ain't worth a lick"
When it comes to brains he got the short end of the stick"
But Katie's young and man she just don't care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
Her father thinks that Tommy isn't very intelligent, but Katie is in love with him and doesn't care about his level of intelligence.
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Katie is in love with Tommy so much that she'd be willing to run away with him if necessary, and she wants to marry him someday.
Katie and Tommy at the drive-in movie
Parked in the very last row
They're to busy holding on to one another
To even care about the show
Katie and Tommy are at a drive-in movie theater sitting in the last row, but they are more focused on each other than the movie that's playing.
Later on outside the Tasty Freeze
Tommy slips something on her hand
He says, "my high school ring will have to do
'Til I can buy a wedding band"
Tommy gives Katie his high school ring as a symbol of their love, promising to buy her a proper wedding band in the future.
Her daddy say's, "he ain't worth a lick"
When it comes to brains
He got the short end of the stick"
But Katie's young and man she just don't care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
Katie's father still believes Tommy isn't very smart, but Katie's love for him remains unaltered.
Her Daddy's waitin' up 'til half past twelve
When they come sneakin' up the walk
He says, "young lady get on up to your room
While me and junior have a talk"
Katie's father is waiting up for her when she returns home with Tommy, wanting to talk to her about her relationship with him.
Momma breaks in says, "don't lose your temper
It wasn't very long ago
When you yourself was just a hay seed plow boy
Who didn't have a row to hoe"
Katie's mother intervenes and reminds her husband that he was once in a similar position as Tommy and that he shouldn't treat him poorly.
"My daddy said, 'you wasn't worth a lick
When it came to brains you got the short end of the stick'
But he was wrong and honey, you are too
Katie looks at Tommy like I still look at you"
Katie's father used to belittle her mother like he's doing to Tommy, but her mother says that he was wrong about her and he is wrong about Tommy. She emphasizes her love for her husband, just like Katie loves Tommy.
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Katie's love for Tommy is so strong that she's sure they'll find a way to be together, and she's determined to marry him someday.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Charles Ims
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@redwoodrebelgirl3010
I just really got into country, myself.
Been a classic rock girl, Deadhead, then East Coast Hardcore (USA), Janes Addiction, Violent Femmes, labor & political music, bluegrass (check that out, too!), & finally opened to Country.
My boyfriend is a charming, beautiful, outlaw gentleman redneck from Virginia.💗
A true Southern boy.
He's been turning me on to all kinds great stuff! ♥️
It's an AWESOME world of Country music.
Blessings on your new Journey!
(If you want some recommendations, Id be glad to share what I've learned. ❤️)
@pjwallace1006
How many yrs young is YOUR boy 👦🏻 ❓❓❓
For many yrs, I was a single dad to 3 adopted kids—2 boys, 1 girl 👧🏻—all grown 🆙 now, & doing VERY well in life:
—Itzella 👧🏻 & Artyoom 👦🏻 (from 🇺🇦), both 28;
—Lazarus 👦🏻 (from 🇵🇱), 26…
For many yrs, Lori, my fiancé, & I, were good friends; plus, her parents are my neighbors (also really good 👍🏻 friends). She & her first husband divorced in 2013, & she started hanging out w/ me & my kids.
My kids have always been the makers & breakers of my female companions. Eventually, they decided Lori & I should start dating, & then eventually persuaded me to “pop the big ‘❓❓❓’ to her…😁.
&…
Well…🙄…
The rest is History, as they say…😅‼️‼️‼️
@EmsLionheart
@Trisha Yearwood
It has been over 25 years...and will remain a fan for the next 25 +
For many a milestone in my life- large & small, both joyous and heart wrenching, your melodies were there...
I hope you know how much you inspire, how your music helps to heal
And to also help us remember...nothing like a song to take us back, when days were sweeter, or perhaps not (which I need now more than I ever have)
(And cuz...i do not want to leave out his music — ‘She’s Every Woman’ has been my inspiration since I first heard him sing the words...I would dream and pray for a true love to find me...to see me for me, to truly accept all of me and not be afraid to show it. Life had other plans but I am fortunate to have the partner I have now, considering the path my life/health has followed; I wouldn’t think anyone would waste their time...so I do feel lucky that I’m not all alone, even if I AM physically alone 98% of every day. Except for my fur babies! Life could always be worse!)
Take care
I pray your heart is filled w love & laughter for all of your days
Much love, respect, peace & prosperity to you & yours
God speed
RIP Billy Joseph Williams
You were loved
@starbucksmusicbgm135
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life
@rilleygriffin
thank you ❤
@Stoltz814
Thanks
@memphie6668
i needed this more than i knew. i’m sobbing at my desk rn
@starbucksmusicbgm135
@@memphie6668 Take a deep breath, you should go outside for a walk, and let go of those trivial matters.
@codytacker3980
I was drawn to this song and see this comment you have no idea how much this hits hard right now but thank you 😢
@walkaboutboy72
Im a 51yr old UK male who grew up on rave and techno - and I've just discovered country music - its all I listen too now. This song is beautiful. Shivers down the spine. I sing it LOUD.
@redwoodrebelgirl3010
I just really got into country, myself.
Been a classic rock girl, Deadhead, then East Coast Hardcore (USA), Janes Addiction, Violent Femmes, labor & political music, bluegrass (check that out, too!), & finally opened to Country.
My boyfriend is a charming, beautiful, outlaw gentleman redneck from Virginia.💗
A true Southern boy.
He's been turning me on to all kinds great stuff! ♥️
It's an AWESOME world of Country music.
Blessings on your new Journey!
(If you want some recommendations, Id be glad to share what I've learned. ❤️)
@melissac6774
The classic country is best, IMO. The new stuff is garbage.
@JustinSnider
90s country goes hard