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.
Night Owl
Little Big Town Lyrics
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Through the lonely and deserted streets
I've been wandering my way, back home.
See the girl with the secret smile
There goes my heart a million miles away where ever I roam.
Praying for bright head lights
It's turning darker with the passing time,
But I'll be here still (I hope you're not asleep when I get there)
I'm a night owl waiting for you.
Counting lights, and waters house
I'm making ground, burning daylight hours
Getting lost in rolling field, pastors.
But as the stars began to fall
I find myself tryna to count them all
And wish on one to get me there faster.
Praying for the bright head lights
Coming over the hills (I'll never go away again I swear)
It's turning darker with the passing time,
But I'll be here still (I hope you're not asleep when I get there)
I'm a night owl waiting for you.
Hurry up, hurry up
Before the morning
I'll be staying up, staying up
Dreaming of you
Praying for bright head lights
Coming over the hills (I'll never go away again I swear)
It's turning darker with the passing time,
But I'll be here still (I hope you're not asleep when I get there)
I'm a night owl waiting for you.
I'm a night owl waiting for you.
The song "Night Owl" by Little Big Town is about waiting for someone special to come back home after a long period of time. The opening lyrics are filled with imagery of dark, deserted streets and the night sky. The singer describes wandering around their hometown, looking for something to pass the time, feeling lost and alone. The chorus reveals that they are waiting for someone they love to return, praying for headlights and hoping they are not asleep when they arrive.
The second verse has the singer describing the things they have been doing to pass the time - counting lights and houses, exploring scenic areas. They find themselves wishing on a star to bring their loved one home faster. The song ends with a plea for their loved one to hurry up and come back before morning, as they will be staying up all night dreaming of them.
Overall, "Night Owl" is a touching song about the pain of waiting for someone you love and hoping that they will come back to you. The imagery of the night sky and the deserted streets creates a sense of loneliness and longing, which perfectly captures the emotions of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Where the stables the skies will meet
In a serene environment where the stables and the skies meet, far from the noisy city, I feel calm and peaceful.
Through the lonely and deserted streets
I walk alone on the empty streets, feeling a deep sense of isolation and sadness.
I've been wandering my way, back home.
Despite being lost in a big world, I still manage to find my way back home where I can feel safe and secure.
See the girl with the secret smile
There’s this girl with a mysterious smile, who tempts me to follow her wherever she goes.
There goes my heart a million miles away where ever I roam.
Even when I’m far from home, my heart remains with the girl who keeps calling me back to her.
Praying for bright headlights
In the darkness of the night, I’m praying to see the bright headlights of your car approaching me from afar.
Coming over the hills (I'll never go away again I swear)
I can see the light from your car coming towards me, and I know that I won't ever leave again.
It's turning darker with the passing time,
As time goes by, the night grows darker and deeper, leaving me with nothing but my thoughts.
But I'll be here still (I hope you're not asleep when I get there)
Despite the darkness and the unknown, I’m waiting for you to come, hoping that you’ll still be awake when I arrive.
I'm a night owl waiting for you.
I'm a creature of the night, ready to wait for you until the dawn breaks, and beyond.
Counting lights, and waters house
As I walk through the countryside, I count the number of houses and the lights in the distance to keep myself occupied.
I'm making ground, burning daylight hours
I'm constantly on the move, making progress towards my destination, even when the daylight hours are scarce.
Getting lost in rolling field, pastors.
Despite my best efforts to stick to the path, I often get lost in the beauty of the rolling fields and the open pastures.
But as the stars began to fall
As the night draws nearer, the stars start falling from the sky like a beautiful shower of light.
I find myself tryna to count them all
I'm amazed by the number of stars that are falling, and I try to count them all to keep myself occupied.
And wish on one to get me there faster.
I make a wish on one of the stars, hoping that it will help me reach my destination faster and without any obstacles.
Hurry up, hurry up
I'm getting impatient and want you to arrive quickly, as every passing moment feels like eternity.
Before the morning
I want to spend the night with you, and I don't want the sun to rise and spoil the moment.
I'll be staying up, staying up
I'm willing to stay awake all night just to see you, even if it means sacrificing my sleep and my other priorities.
Dreaming of you
I'm constantly thinking about you, and even when I sleep, you're present in my dreams, and I feel your presence.
Lyrics © MUSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (MAM), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN, JIMI WESTBROOK, KAREN FAIRCHILD, PHILLIP SWEET, NATALIE NICOLE HEMBY
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