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.
On Fire Tonight
Little Big Town Lyrics
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Got a fever in my bones, and something's calling me
Calling all my friends, got them yearning to be free
Turn this town upside down, watch and see
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
Yeah we gonna get a little high off life
Yeah we gonna have a damn good time
Yeah we gonna sing all night long
Yeah we gonna drink until it's gone
Gonna burn it down in shining light,
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
I don't mean no harm, so don't misunderstand
If you wanna let your troubles go, come and take my hand
There's a history making, body breaking, baby you're in luck
If you wanna come, pretty sure we'll tear it up
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
Yeah we gonna get a little high off life
Yeah we gonna have a damn good time
Yeah we gonna roll, on and on
Yeah we gonna sing it all night long
Yeah we gonna drink until it's gone
Gonna burn it down in shining light,
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
Gonna be on fire tonight, by the fire
'Bout to fire it up
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
Yeah we gonna get a little high tonight
Yeah we gonna have a damn good time
Yeah we gonna roll, on and on
Yeah we gonna sing all night long
Yeah we gonna drink until it's gone
Gonna burn it down in shining light
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
Yeah we gonna get a little high tonight
Yeah we gonna have a damn good time
Yeah we gonna roll, on and on
Yeah we gonna sing all night long
Yeah we gonna drink until it's gone
Gonna burn it down in shining light,
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
(Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight)
The lyrics of "On Fire Tonight" by Little Big Town captures the feeling of being young and alive, ready to let loose and have a good time. The opening lines suggest an impending change or excitement, something that calls upon the main character to take action. The following lines reveal that it's a night of partying with friends to the fullest. The lyrics are about enjoying the moment and letting go of any problems, as it suggests, "If you wanna let your troubles go, come and take my hand." The singer invites everyone to come and embrace the experience, with no harm intended.
The chorus emphasizes the intensity of the party and the party-goers' desire to be free and lose control. The lines, "Yeah we gonna roll, on and on/ Yeah we gonna sing it all night long/ Yeah we gonna drink until it's gone," show their willingness to extend the festivities as long as possible. The final lines promise that the party will continue until the dawn breaks, hinting at the possibility of a bonfire or a beach party with shining light.
Overall, the lyrics of "On Fire Tonight" capture a fun and carefree experience, a night of revelry with friends, and the willingness to let loose and have a good time. It's about living in the moment and enjoying life, free from any inhibition.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's in the air, blowing through the trees
There's a sense of excitement and anticipation building up in the atmosphere, and it's almost palpable.
Got a fever in my bones, and something's calling me
I'm feeling restless and full of energy, and there's a voice inside of me that's urging me to let loose and have some fun.
Calling all my friends, got them yearning to be free
I'm reaching out to my friends and encouraging them to join me in breaking free from the monotony of everyday life and embracing the moment.
Turn this town upside down, watch and see
We're going to shake things up and do something unexpected, and it's going to be a sight to behold.
Yeah we gonna be on fire tonight
We're going to be unstoppable and full of energy tonight, and anything is possible.
Yeah we gonna get a little high off life
We're going to indulge in the thrill of being alive and fully present in the moment, and it's going to be exhilarating.
Yeah we gonna have a damn good time
We're determined to have fun no matter what, and we're not going to let anything get in the way of that.
Yeah we gonna roll, on and on
We're going to keep the good times rolling and never let the momentum die down.
Yeah we gonna sing all night long
We're going to let loose and sing our hearts out, and nothing is going to stop us from having a great time.
Yeah we gonna drink until it's gone
We're going to enjoy some drinks and let our inhibitions go, and we're not going to stop until there's nothing left.
Gonna burn it down in shining light
We're going to light up the night with our energy and enthusiasm, and leave a lasting impression wherever we go.
I don't mean no harm, so don't misunderstand
I'm not trying to cause any trouble or harm, and I hope everyone understands that.
If you wanna let your troubles go, come and take my hand
If anyone else is feeling weighed down by the stresses of life, I'm offering a way to let loose and forget about those worries for a while.
There's a history making, body breaking, baby you're in luck
Tonight is going to be one for the books, and if anyone wants to be a part of it, they're in luck.
If you wanna come, pretty sure we'll tear it up
If anyone wants to join us, we're confident that we'll have a great time and make some unforgettable memories.
Gonna be on fire tonight, by the fire
We're going to bring the heat and intensity all night long, and we're ready to feel the burn.
'Bout to fire it up
We're about to get started and let the excitement and energy flow freely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN, JIMI WESTBROOK, KAREN FAIRCHILD, PHILLIP SWEET, LUKE ROBERT LAIRD
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