Pontoon
Little Big Town Lyrics
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Untie all the cables and rope
Step onto the AstroTurf
Get yourself a Koozie
Let's go
Who said anything about skiin'?
Floatin' is all I wanna do
You can climb the ladder
Just don't rock the boat while I barbeque
On the pontoon
Makin' waves and catchin' rays up on the roof
Jumpin' out the back, don't act like you don't want to
Party in slow motion
Out here in the open
Mm, motorboatin'
(Hoo hoo hoo)
Reach your hand down into the cooler
Don't drink it if the mountains aren't blue
Try to keep it steady as you recline on your black inner tube
Pontoon
Makin' waves and catchin' rays up on the roof
Jumpin' out the back, don't act like you don't want to
Party in slow motion
Out here in the open
Mm, motorboatin'
(Hoo hoo hoo)
(Hoo hoo hoo)
Five mile an hour with aluminum sides
Wood panelin' with a water slide
Can't beat the heat, so let's take a ride
On the pontoon
Makin' waves and catchin' rays up on the roof
Jumpin' out the back, don't act like you don't want to
Party in slow motion
I'm out here in the open
Mm, motorboatin'
On the pontoon
(Hoo hoo hoo)
On the pontoon
(Hoo hoo hoo)
I back this hitch out into the water
On the pontoon
(Hoo hoo hoo)
(Hoo hoo hoo)
The song "Pontoon" by Little Big Town is a fun, upbeat track about having a good time on a pontoon boat. The lyrics describe the experience of being on the boat and enjoying the sun, the water, and the company of friends. The singer begins by backing the hitch of the boat into the water, ready to untie the ropes and cables and get started. As they step onto the boat, they grab a Koozie (a drink holder) and head out on the water, with no interest in skiing - just floating and relaxing.
The chorus describes the fun they are having on the pontoon, making waves and catching some rays up on the boat's roof. They invite others to jump out from the back and join in on the party, which is happening in slow motion as they enjoy the open space and the feeling of the boat gradually cruising around the water. Even the act of reaching down into the cooler for a drink is described as a relaxing experience, and they remind listeners to keep their drinks steady as they recline on their black inner tubes.
The final verse describes some of the features of the pontoon, like the aluminum sides, wood paneling, and water slide. The singer encourages everyone to hop aboard and enjoy the ride, and once again describes the feeling of making waves and catching some rays. Throughout the song, the emphasis is on having a good time with friends, enjoying the simple pleasures of being out on the water, and soaking up the sun and the good vibes.
Line by Line Meaning
I back this hitch up into the water
Backing up the trailer carrying the pontoon boat into the water
Untie all the cables and rope
Removing all restraints holding the pontoon boat to the trailer
Step onto the AstroTurf
Stepping onto the fake grass carpet on the pontoon boat
Get yourself a Koozie
Getting a sleeve for a can of beverage to keep it cool
Let's go
Time to have some fun on the pontoon boat
Who said anything about skiin'?
Not interested in skiing but rather just floating
Floatin' is all I wanna do
Just want to relax and float on the pontoon boat
You can climb the ladder
There is a ladder to climb back onto the boat
Just don't rock the boat while I barbeque
Don't cause the boat to rock while grilling food
On the pontoon
Enjoying time on the pontoon boat
Makin' waves and catchin' rays up on the roof
Generating waves and soaking up sunshine on the top of the boat
Jumpin' out the back, don't act like you don't want to
Encouraging others to jump off the back of the boat and join in on the fun
Party in slow motion
Having a relaxed and enjoyable time with friends
Out here in the open
Enjoying the outdoors and water on the pontoon boat
Mm, motorboatin'
Having a good time on a boat with a motor
Reach your hand down into the cooler
Putting your hand into the cooler to retrieve a drink
Don't drink it if the mountains aren't blue
Drinking a specific type of beer only if the mountains on the label turn blue
Try to keep it steady as you recline on your black inner tube
Trying to keep the cooler steady while sitting on an inner tube and relaxing
Five mile an hour with aluminum sides
Cruising leisurely at 5mph while enjoying the aluminum-sided boat
Wood panelin' with a water slide
The pontoon boat has wooden panels and a slide going into the water
Can't beat the heat, so let's take a ride
To escape the heat, let's take a ride on the pontoon boat
On the pontoon
Having a good time on the pontoon boat
I'm out here in the open
Enjoying the outdoors and water on the pontoon boat
(Hoo hoo hoo)
Vocal interjection to emphasize the fun and enjoyment of the moment
On the pontoon
Having a good time on the pontoon boat
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Natalie Hemby, Barry Dean, Luke Laird
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnramsey3317
I WILL NEVER GET TIRED OF THIS SONG!!! Karen, Kimberly, Philip and Jimmy....LOVE Little Big Town!!!
@try4988
quit glazin
@avishenderson303
DEFINITELY AGREE. LOVE LITTLE BIG TOWN AND THIS SONG. NEVER GET TIRED OF IT. 💜😍💛
@mikedelis1872
One of the most American songs I have heard. Touches middle America in a very big way. Great, great writing. Vocals astronomical.
@theatregeek3856
i’m baffled how you managed to actually type this
@nelsondln
Wholeheartedly concur.
@willtekata1763
An American song. Really?
@stacywalsh4248
The music is pretty great too. Love the drums!
@stacywalsh4248
@@theatregeek3856 sounds like you're trolling and being a jerk..
@loriwilber4652
My husband absolutely loved this song. He's no longer with us ,but my daughters and I still love it and LBT! Fantastic group!