Formed in 1999, t… Read Full Bio ↴Little Big Town is an American country music band.
Formed in 1999, the band has four members: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet. There is no lead singer in the band; instead, they trade lead vocal duties as well as rely on the harmonies of the four members.
Little Big Town's self-titled 2002 debut for Sony's Monument Records was panned critically and did not sell commercially. The album had only one minor hit single, "Don't Waste My Time," and it wasn't long before Little Big Town was dropped from the label.
Little Big Town resurfaced on the Equity Music Group label (formed by country singer Clint Black), and on October 4, 2005, released their second album, The Road to Here. The new album was well-received critically, and spawned the smash hit single "Boondocks." Three further singles were released from the album, including the Top 5 hit "Bring It on Home."
Their second album with the Equity label, A Place to Land, was released in 2007. Although, not long after its release, the label folded. Little Big Town then re-released the album a year later via Capitol Nashville. Two of the album's singles were minor Top 40 hits.
In 2010, the group returned with "Little White Church," the lead-off to their fourth studio album, The Reason Why, which was released on August 24, 2010.
Front Porch Thing
Little Big Town Lyrics
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My baby's got a song to sing
While the crickets and the train whistle harmonize
Doin' that front porch thing
Clangin' out a, bangin' out a feel-good tune
Strumming on my old 6 string
Sure can kill these country blues
Doing that front porch thing
Work's been slow, money's been tight
But that's alright, honey, that's alright
Sometimes you won't, but sometimes you will
And when she do what she do, it's a doggone thrill
Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
My baby's got a song to sing
While the crickets and the train whistle harmonize
Doing that front porch thing
Clangin' out a, bangin' out a feel good tune
Strumming on my old 6 string
Sure can kill these country blues
Doing that front porch thing
When the moon comes up, we sit down
And the chains start creekin'
Makin' swingin' sounds
Fall in love, all over again
Having so much fun, it oughta be a sin
Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
My baby's got a song to sing
While the crickets and the train whistle harmonize
Doing that front porch thing
Clangin' out a, bangin' out a feel good tune
Strumming on my old 6 string
Sure can kill these country blues
Doing that front porch thing
Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
My baby's got a song to sing
While the crickets and the train whistle harmonize
Doing that front porch thing
Clangin' out a, bangin' out a feel good tune
Strumming on my old 6 string
Sure can kill these country blues
Doing that front porch thing
When we're doing that front porch thing.
When we're doing that front porch thing.
Doing that front porch thing.
Little Big Town's song "Front Porch Thing" is an ode to simpler times and the joy that can be found in simple pleasures. The song's narrator reflects on a lazy evening spent with his partner, singing and playing guitar on the front porch while the crickets chirp and the train whistle sounds in the distance. Despite the challenges of tight finances and slow work, the singer finds solace in the simple act of making music and spending time with his loved one.
The song's lyrics evoke a feeling of nostalgia for a bygone era when life moved at a slower pace and people took time to enjoy the simple things in life. The imagery of the porch swing creaking and the moon rising overhead captures the mood perfectly, transporting the listener to a simpler time and place.
Overall, "Front Porch Thing" is a charming and heartfelt song that celebrates the beauty of small-town life and the joy that can be found in simple pleasures. The song's evocative lyrics and catchy melody make it a standout track on Little Big Town's debut album, and it remains a beloved favorite among fans of country music to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise
If everything goes as planned and there are no unexpected problems
My baby's got a song to sing
My partner has a desire to express themselves musically
While the crickets and the train whistle harmonize
The sounds of the insects and passing trains blend together in a pleasing way
Doin' that front porch thing
Relaxing together on the front porch, enjoying the simple things in life
Clangin' out a, bangin' out a feel-good tune
Playing an upbeat, happy song on an instrument
Strumming on my old 6 string
Playing music on my guitar
Sure can kill these country blues
This simple, joyful activity can make us forget about our troubles for a while
Work's been slow, money's been tight
Our financial situation hasn't been great lately
But that's alright, honey, that's alright
We're okay with our current circumstances because we have each other
Sometimes you won't, but sometimes you will
Life has its ups and downs
And when she do what she do, it's a doggone thrill
When my partner expresses themselves musically, it's an exciting experience
When the moon comes up, we sit down
We relax on the porch in the evening
And the chains start creekin', makin' swingin' sounds
The sounds of the porch swing add to the ambiance
Fall in love, all over again
Spend time together and appreciate our relationship
Having so much fun, it oughta be a sin
We're enjoying ourselves so much that it feels like we're doing something wrong
When we're doing that front porch thing.
Our simple, joyful activity on the porch brings us closer together
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STAPLETON, CHRISTOPHER / HOOD, ADAM
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