Swingin'
John Anderson & Colt Ford Lyrics
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Her name is Charlotte Johnson and she's really lookin' good
I had to go and see her, so I called her on the phone
I walked over to her house, and this was goin' on
Her brother was on the sofa, eatin' chocolate pie
Her moma was in the kitchen cuttin' chicken up to fry
Her daddy was in the back yard rollin' up a garden hose
And we were swingin' (swinging)
Yes we were swingin' (swinging)
Little Charlotte she's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on the front porch swing
Just a swingin' (swingin')
Just a swingin' (swingin')
Now Charlotte she's a darlin she's the apple of my eye
When I'm on the swing with her it makes me almost high
Now Charlotte is my lover and she has been since the spring
I can't believe it started on her front porch in the swing
And we were swingin' (swinging)
Yes we were swingin' (swinging)
Little Charlotte she's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on the front porch swing
Just a swingin' (swingin')
Just a swingin' (swingin')
John Anderson's song "Swingin'" is about a young man who is attracted to a girl in his neighborhood named Charlotte Johnson. He calls her on the phone and goes to her house only to find her family members busy with their various activities. Her brother is in the living room eating chocolate pie, her mother is in the kitchen cutting chicken for frying, and her father is in the backyard rolling up a garden hose. Charlotte and the singer sit on the front porch swing and develop feelings for each other as they swing together.
The song presents a laid-back and innocent picture of young love in a rural community. The use of the front porch swing symbolizes the simplicity of life in the country and how love can grow from simple moments spent together. The song's lyrical structure has a simple and catchy chorus that repeats throughout the song emphasizing the joy and happiness of young love.
Overall, Anderson's song "Swingin'" is about the beauty of young love in a small town setting. The references to food, family and simple pleasures provide a flavor of life in a close-knit community. The song's musical elements complement its lyrical content with its upbeat tempo, catchy chorus, and memorable guitar melody.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a little girl, in our neighborhood
John starts by telling us about a young girl named Charlotte Johnson who lives in his neighborhood.
Her name is Charlotte Johnson and she's really lookin' good
John gives us more information about Charlotte's appearance - she's really good-looking.
I had to go and see her, so I called her on the phone
John continues his story and tells us that he called Charlotte on the phone because he wanted to see her.
I walked over to her house, and this was goin' on
John tells us that he went to Charlotte's house and saw what was happening there.
Her brother was on the sofa, eatin' chocolate pie
John paints a picture of Charlotte's brother eating chocolate pie on the sofa.
Her moma was in the kitchen cuttin' chicken up to fry
Charlotte's mother is busy in the kitchen cutting up chicken to fry.
Her daddy was in the back yard rollin' up a garden hose
Charlotte's dad is outside in the backyard rolling up a garden hose.
I was on the porch with Charlotte feelin' love down to my toes
John is on the porch with Charlotte and confesses that he feels love down to his toes.
And we were swingin' (swinging)
The chorus starts here and John sings about him and Charlotte swinging on the front porch.
Yes we were swingin' (swinging)
The chorus repeats and reinforces the image of John and Charlotte being on a swing.
Little Charlotte she's as pretty as the angels when they sing
John continues to praise Charlotte, saying that she's as pretty as angels when they sing.
I can't believe I'm out here on the front porch swing
John expresses surprise and excitement at the fact that he's swinging with Charlotte on the front porch.
Just a swingin' (swingin')
The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the simplicity of their activity - just swinging.
Now Charlotte she's a darlin she's the apple of my eye
John tells us that Charlotte is special to him and the apple of his eye.
When I'm on the swing with her it makes me almost high
John confesses that being on the swing with Charlotte makes him feel almost high with happiness.
Now Charlotte is my lover and she has been since the spring
John tells us that Charlotte is now his lover and has been since the spring.
I can't believe it started on her front porch in the swing
John expresses disbelief that his relationship with Charlotte started on her front porch swing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John David Anderson, Lionel A. Delmore
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NATSCHKE FAMILY ADVENTURES
One of my favorite classic Country songs, mixed with some Colt, gotta love it!
Victoria Morgan
I love this version so much! Sounds killer playing in a vehicle with a good system!
ctwatcher
I love John's voice. Music worth buying.
21iamyou
The original songs lyrics are amazing, John Anderson is a lyrical genius all the songs he's written.
Paul Hooson
As much as I love the original, this bro-country hip hop influenced remix is a great tribute to one of the greatest country anthem songs of all time. Nothing can top the sheer magic chemistry of the John Anderson original with the perfect song, lyrics and backwoods voice vocals of the great John Anderson, yet this unique remix is sure a lot of fun.
Davenport
One of my favorite songs back when it came out. Not much into new country, but John Anderson did it. I don't know who this guy is singing with John but he is a lucky man for it
Steve Pastor
I first heard Colt Ford on a very long flight from somewhere to somewhere. I am not into rap or hip hop... but I liked what I heard. I always think of Toby Keith's "I Wanna Talk about Me." Colt Ford never "made it," but he did get played where I've been dancing for years.
No one cares
I'm not into new pop country, but some new styles aren't so bad... I mean old school is good (pocket full of gold and all...) but some of the newer (not poppy) paying tribute to the old... I like! This is one song I got from my earliest memories of music! Love Colt adding to it. He brings a new dynamic to it!
Cheryl Inman
Colt Ford wrote Jason Aldeanâs songâŠBackroad Anthem
He has some fun songs.
Edward Glenn
@Cheryl Inman dont forget brantley gilbert