Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
Little Things
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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Make me glad I'm in love with you
Little things that you say
Make me glad that I feel this way
The way you smile, the way you hold my hand
And when I'm down you always understand
You know I love those little things I hear
Little things that you do
Let me know that your love is true
When we walk you like to hold my hand
And when we talk you tell me I'm your man
You know I love those little things that I knew
The little things you whispered in my ear
I know there ain't nobody else like you
No one could do the little things you do
Little things that you do
Make me glad I'm in love with you
Little things that you say
Make me glad that I feel this way
When we walk you like to hold my hand
And when we talk you tell me I'm your man
You know I love those little things that I knew
The little things you whispered in my ear
I know there ain't nobody else like you
In Billy Gilman's song "Little Things," he expresses his appreciation for the little things that his partner does that make him feel loved and cherished. The first verse emphasizes that the little things like love notes, smiles, and supportive gestures make all the difference in his relationship. He also mentions how his partner understands him even when he is feeling down.
In the second verse, Gilman continues to describe how the little things make him feel. He talks about how his partner likes to hold his hand and how they speak of each other as though they are meant to be together. He repeats that he loves hearing the little things his partner whispers in his ear and how there is no one else like them.
The song overall speaks to the power of the small things in love relationships. While grand gestures and romantic declarations often steal the spotlight, this song reminds us that love is built on the foundation of the everyday kindness, comfort, and support that partners show each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Little things that you do
The small actions you take make me happy that I am in love with you.
Make me glad I'm in love with you
I am happy that I am in love with you because of these small things you do.
Little things that you say
The little words you choose to say make me happy.
Make me glad that I feel this way
I am happy that I feel this way about you because of the things you say.
The way you smile, the way you hold my hand
Your smile and the way you hold my hand make me feel loved and happy.
And when I'm down you always understand
You always understand and support me when I'm feeling down.
You know I love those little things I hear
I appreciate the little things you say that I hear, regardless of who is around.
That you say When there's no one near
You say things to me when no one else is around, and I cherish those words.
Let me know that your love is true
The small actions you take help me understand that your feelings for me are genuine.
When we walk you like to hold my hand
You like to hold my hand when we walk together, and that makes me feel loved.
And when we talk you tell me I'm your man
When we are talking, you refer to me as your partner, which makes me feel special.
The little things you whispered in my ear
You have whispered sweet nothings in my ear that have made me feel loved.
I know there ain't nobody else like you
I know that there is no one else like you, and I am grateful for your unique presence in my life.
No one could do the little things you do
The special little things you do are unique to you and cannot be replicated by anyone else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY GOLDSBORO
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