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.
Pontiac
Little Big Town Lyrics
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Wrestling with what he'd done and what's he might
Do while she cries
She's had enough,she's waking up and she decides
She'd rather try to brave it on her own
This hollow house has never been a home
[Chorus]
Giving a love she don't get back
Lies as big as a Pontiac
Rolling all over her
Tired of the words that just won't stick
She knows not to believe it
No more hanging on to what will never be
No more hanging on to what will never be
Straight down the line
She misreads his every move each and every time
And if love once was blind
She's opened up her eyes to see the fading light
She's been a prisoner of her emptiness
Locked in a box of her own,loneliness
[Chorus]
She'd rather try to brave it on her own
This hollow house has never been a home
[Chorus]
The song "Pontiac" by Little Big Town is a poignant tale of a woman who has had enough of living a life of emotional turmoil and neglect. The opening lyrics describe her partner's inner turmoil, as he wrestles with the consequences of his actions while she cries. Despite his attempts at reconciliation, she realizes that she deserves better and decides to walk away, choosing to brave it on her own. The chorus serves as a rallying cry for her to break free from the cycle of disappointment and false promises. The metaphor of a Pontiac, a large American car, is used to represent the lies and emotional weight that have been rolling all over her.
The second verse further highlights the woman's frustration with her partner's inability to make things right. She misreads his every move and has finally opened her eyes to see the truth. She has been trapped in a box of her own loneliness and has finally realized that she deserves better. The song ends with a reaffirmation of her decision to leave, as she knows that holding on to false hopes and broken promises will only lead to more pain.
Overall, "Pontiac" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt trapped in a cycle of emotional turmoil and neglect. It encourages listeners to value themselves and to have the courage to walk away from toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Another long lonely nights
The singer repeatedly experiences long and worrisome evenings.
Wrestling with what he'd done and what's he might
The singer struggles with the consequences of his actions and their potential ramifications.
Do while she cries
While the singer causes distress, the woman he loves weeps.
She's had enough,she's waking up and she decides
After reaching the breaking point, the woman makes a call to leave and take action.
She'd rather try to brave it on her own
The woman decides to face the situation without the artist's involvement.
This hollow house has never been a home
Their relationship and the place they shared no longer provide comfort and solace.
Tired of living a life like that
The woman feels exhausted from being in a relationship that is draining her.
Giving a love she don't get back
The woman gives her love to the artist, but she does not receive the same love in return.
Lies as big as a Pontiac
The artist has told significant lies that are comparable in size to a Pontiac car.
Rolling all over her
The lies and deception are hurting and affecting the woman.
Tired of the words that just won't stick
The woman is tired of hearing meaningless apologies and excuses that never bring any change.
She knows not to believe it
The woman has learned that the words of the artist do not hold any truth.
No more hanging on to what will never be
The woman decides to let go of their relationship, as it will never become what she hoped for.
Straight down the line
The singer is straightforward and honest in his actions.
She misreads his every move each and every time
The woman misunderstands the actions and intentions of the singer completely.
And if love once was blind
If there was ever blind love, it is gone now.
She's opened up her eyes to see the fading light
The woman has now opened her eyes to the reality of their relationship and sees it coming to an end.
She's been a prisoner of her emptiness
The woman has been held captive by the pain and isolation she feels in their relationship.
Locked in a box of her own,loneliness
The woman feels alone and confined by her emotions, separate from the rest of the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN, PHILLIP SWEET, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, KAREN FAIRCHILD, JAMES LEE WESTBROOK
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