On the Front Porch
Disney Lyrics


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Three creaky wooden stairs
Those squeaky rocking chairs
The well worn welcome mat
The lattice vines, the happy times

All I wanna do when the day is through
Is linger here on the front porch with you
From the wicker swing, while the night birds sing
We'll watch the fireflies sparkin, do some sparkin to

How the hours fly, as the moon drifts by
How sweet the air as we stare at the sun
Oh how I'd love to linger here like this,
Hold your hand and steal a kiss or two on the front porch with you

All I wanna do, when the day is through
Is linger here on the front porch with you
On the worker swing, as the night birds sing
We'll watch the fireflies sparking do some sparking too

How the hours fly, as the moon drifts by
How sweet the air, as we stare at the sun
Oh how I love to linger here like this




Hold your hand and steal a kiss or two
On the front porch with you

Overall Meaning

The song "On The Front Porch" from Disney's film "Summer Magic" is a delightful ode to slowing down and enjoying the simple things in life. The opening lines set the scene of the front porch with its familiar creaky stairs, squeaky rocking chairs, and well-worn welcome mat. The lattice vines and happy memories add to the charming ambiance of the setting.


The singer expresses their desire to spend time on the front porch with their loved one, away from the distractions of the world. They want to watch the fireflies and hear the night birds sing while sitting on the wicker swing. The chorus emphasizes this yearning to "linger here on the front porch" and enjoy each other's company. The verse highlights the passage of time, the beauty of the moon and the sweetness of the air, all the while holding hands and stealing a kiss or two.


The song exemplifies the importance of taking time to slow down, appreciate the beauty in the world and cherish the moments with loved ones. It is a perfect reminder to sit outside, listen to the sounds of nature and take pleasure in each other's company.


Line by Line Meaning

Three creaky wooden stairs
The porch is old, and the wooden stairs make creaky noises when walked on


Those squeaky rocking chairs
The chairs on the porch are old and have a squeaky sound when rocked


The well worn welcome mat
The doormat has been there a long time and has been used often


The lattice vines, the happy times
The porch is surrounded by lattice vines, and memories of happy times on this porch are cherished


All I wanna do when the day is through
At the end of the day, the singer desires to do only one thing


Is linger here on the front porch with you
The singer wishes to spend time on the porch with their loved one


From the wicker swing, while the night birds sing
The wicker swing on the porch is an ideal spot to enjoy the beautiful night with the sounds of the birds


We'll watch the fireflies sparkin, do some sparkin to
While observing the fireflies, the couple can spend some romantic time together


How the hours fly, as the moon drifts by
Time flies when one is enjoying the moment, especially under the spell of a moonlit night


How sweet the air as we stare at the sun
Even as night turns to day, the memories created while sitting on the porch with their significant other will last forever


Oh how I'd love to linger here like this,
The singer is completely content in this moment and would love nothing more than to stay like this


Hold your hand and steal a kiss or two on the front porch with you
Sharing the moment with their partner and enjoying a romantic gesture


On the worker swing, as the night birds sing
The wooden swing on the porch provides a perfect view of the night sky and the sounds of nature are everywhere


We'll watch the fireflies sparking do some sparking too
The singer and their partner could enjoy the romantic moment of the sparkling fireflies together


Oh how I love to linger here like this
The singer deeply enjoys this moment, and loves to dwell in it


Hold your hand and steal a kiss or two
The singer wants to spend time holding their partner's hand, and share some intimate moments with them


On the front porch with you
Enjoying the moment with their loved one and cherishing memories together, smiling and enjoying life




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Mary Anne Hill

I'm so grateful that I grew up when this was the kind of movie that Disney made. One of my very favorites. I had the record album!

Axl Heck

my mom and dad gave the album to me for christmas . . . it was a very special and adored present !

Dツ

This song needs more recognition, it's so beautiful <3

Emmalee Moore

I have always loved this song. And the movie. Anything with Hailey Mills or Burl Ives. I sing this as a lullaby to my little ones. Such a beautiful song. 2020 and this song still warms my heart.

Mindy Langford

Me too! Was just singing it to my baby.

Kei Lei

Summer Magic was my favorite movies as a kid. I loved Burl Ives and Hayley Mills, too.

Teresa Nossek

Same

Donna Chandler

My favorite as a child, and still my favorite at 68 years old! :-)

Misti Roberts

Mine too... and my mom forced me to watch it the first time 😂

Daniel Makahin

This water my eyes.. Not only because the lyrics are pretty, but mostly because this evokes a sense of purity and magic...A warm feeling. A feeling so lost nowadays... One we'll never see again.

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