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That's What I Love About Sunday
Craig Morgan Lyrics


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Raymond's in his Sunday best
He's usually up to his chest in oil and grease
There's the Martins walkin' in
With that mean little freckle-faced kid
Who broke a window last week
Sweet Miss Betty likes to sing off key
In the pew behind me

That's what I love about Sunday
Sing along as the choir sways
Every verse of Amazing Grace
And then we shake the preacher's hand
Go home into your blue jeans
Have some chicken and some baked beans
Pick a backyard football team
Not do much of anything
That's what I love about Sunday

I stroll to the end of the drive
Pick up the Sunday Times, grab a coffee cup
Looks like Sally and Rob finally tied the knot
Well, it's about time
It's thirty-five cents off a ground round
Baby, cut that coupon out

That's what I love about Sunday
Cat-nappin' on a porch swing
You curled up next to me
The smell of jasmine wakes us up
Take a walk down a back road
Tackle box and a cane pole
Carve our names in that white oak
I steal a kiss as the sun fades
That's what I love about Sunday, aw yeah

New believers bein' baptized
Mama's hands raised up high
Havin' a hallelujah good time
A smile on everybody's face
That's what I love about Sunday (Sunday)
Oh, yeah
That's what I love about Sunday (Sunday)
Oh, yeah

Overall Meaning

Craig Morgan's song "That's What I Love About Sunday" is an ode to the relaxed, peaceful feelings that come along with Sundays in small town America. The lyrics describe various aspects of a typical Sunday in this environment, highlighting the pleasures of community, faith, and simple pleasures.


The song opens by introducing us to Raymond, who's typically up to his chest in oil and grease. He's in his Sunday best, which is unusual and perhaps symbolic of the break from the daily grind the day provides. The Martins, a family with a trouble-making child, come in as well. And in the pew behind the singer, Sweet Miss Betty sings off-key, adding to the unique charm of the occasion. But despite these quirks, the choir sways in unison as they sing, and they all leave to go home and wear their blue jeans, have some chicken and baked beans, and pick a backyard football team. Sunday is the day when everyone takes a break from work and spends time with family and friends.


The singer continues his stroll through the town, picking up the Sunday Times and grabbing a coffee cup. He sees that Sally and Rob finally tied the knot, and he's happy for them. He cuts out a coupon for a good deal at the grocery store, pointing out the practicalities of the day as well as the leisure. He then describes taking a nap with his partner in a porch swing, smelling the jasmine, and walking down a back road with a tackle box and cane pole. They carve their names in a white oak before enjoying a kiss as the sun fades, describing the romantic aspect that Sundays can also provide. Finally, the song highlights the religious significance of the day, with new believers being baptized, Mama's hands raised up high, and everyone having a hallelujah good time. The closing line repeats, emphasizing the love and genuine affection for this special day.


Overall, "That's What I Love About Sunday" is a celebration of small-town life in America, with an emphasis on its simple joys and pleasures. The song paints a picture of a close-knit community that comes together on Sundays to worship, relax, and have fun.


Line by Line Meaning

Raymond's in his Sunday best
It's refreshing to see Raymond dressed up for church when he is usually covered in oil and grease from work all week.


He's usually up to his chest in oil and grease
Raymond's job requires him to get dirty and greasy, so seeing him clean and dressed up on Sunday is a pleasant change.


There's the Martins walkin' in
The Martins are joining us for church today.


With that mean little freckle-faced kid
The Martins' child, who misbehaved by breaking a window last week, is with them today.


Who broke a window last week
The child in question had caused some trouble in the past but is welcome to attend church with us.


Sweet Miss Betty likes to sing off key
Miss Betty has a unique singing voice and doesn't always hit the notes perfectly, but her enthusiasm makes up for it.


In the pew behind me
Miss Betty is sitting in the row of seats right behind me.


That's what I love about Sunday
All the little things that happen on a Sunday make it a cherished day of the week.


Sing along as the choir sways
We enjoy singing songs of faith with the help of the choir's melodious backing.


Every verse of Amazing Grace
We sing a beloved hymn called 'Amazing Grace,' and every verse carries deep meaning.


And then we shake the preacher's hand
After service, we greet and thank the preacher for his message and guidance.


Go home into your blue jeans
After church, we change into casual wear, like blue jeans, and relax at home.


Have some chicken and some baked beans
For lunch, we enjoy simple and satisfying southern classics, like chicken and baked beans.


Pick a backyard football team
We spend a lazy afternoon playing an informal game of backyard football.


Not do much of anything
The day is reserved for rest and unwinding, so we don't have plans beyond spending time together.


I stroll to the end of the drive
I take a leisurely walk to the end of our property's driveway.


Pick up the Sunday Times, grab a coffee cup
I read the weekly newspaper and drink a cup of coffee to start my day.


Looks like Sally and Rob finally tied the knot
I read that Sally and Rob have gotten married, which makes me happy for them.


Well, it's about time
Sally and Rob's marriage is long overdue, so I'm glad to hear they finally made it official.


It's thirty-five cents off a ground round
There is a newspaper coupon for 35 cents off a type of ground beef called a 'round.'


Baby, cut that coupon out
I ask my partner or significant other to cut out the coupon to use later on.


Cat-nappin' on a porch swing
We take a quick nap on our porch's swing, soaking up the sun and breeze.


You curled up next to me
My partner or significant other snuggles up close to me during our porch swing nap.


The smell of jasmine wakes us up
The scent of jasmine flowers, which grow in our yard, rouses us from our nap.


Take a walk down a back road
We take a pleasant stroll down a quiet road, enjoying each other's company.


Tackle box and a cane pole
We bring fishing gear with us, including a tackle box and a pole made from a sturdy cane plant.


Carve our names in that white oak
We leave our mark on a white oak tree by carving our names into its bark.


I steal a kiss as the sun fades
As the sun sets, I sneak a sweet smooch from my partner or significant other.


New believers bein' baptized
We witness multiple new members of our faith being baptized in a moving ceremony.


Mama's hands raised up high
The mother of one of the baptized individuals raises her hands up in cheers and celebration.


Havin' a hallelujah good time
We all rejoice in the joyous occasion with exuberant 'hallelujahs' and feelings of happiness.


A smile on everybody's face
Everyone is filled with smiles and a sense of community and positivity.


Oh, yeah
A vocalization of exuberance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Mark Benton Narmore, Adam Dale Dorsey

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@protestant7778

JESUS says keep Sabbath holy
POPE says keep Sunday holy

The WORD says the 7th day is holy!
The WORLD says the 1st day is holy?

7th day Sabbath = (Exodus 20:8-11)
1st day Sunday = (Mark 7:7)

WHO DO YOU OBEY 🤔??????



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@leroyhodgeiii2148

as a black man I love this song.. because it transcends race this is how we all grew up this is what real love is all about love him and he puts God in all his music May His Son Rest in Peace

@brianellis7291

Amen Brother!!

@donnaryland2777

Amen bro❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

@CPTR111

Amen 🙏🏼 sir!

@user-im8qb8jr5w

Jesus isnt dead

@brianellis7291

@@user-im8qb8jr5w Of course he isn't! Although the comment was talking about Craig Morgan! His son drowned when he was 19 yrs old.!

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@Gump_Forrest_Gump

Man my dad use to jam this song on Sundays when I was like 15 I hated it!. Now I'm 33 and I'm playing it for my boys. Crazy how the world turns! Love ya dad! Thank you for the lessons

@carterthomas7821

he made this 13 years ago so how is that possible?

@Gump_Forrest_Gump

@carterthomas7821  15 was a rough guess but thus song came out in 2005. Google the release date. 2023- 2005 = 18. Thank you have a good day!

@Gump_Forrest_Gump

@carterthomas7821  I wish this was 13 years ago so I wouldn't be in my 30s

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