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.
Stay
Little Big Town Lyrics
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Well, we're gonna have to pay for the hotel, oh well
Least the drinks are free
Oh, I don't know if it's right
But tonight I'm tyin' one on you better believe it
Weekend is in, show time is now
Tell all your friends and bring your mom and them
To see your face again
Yeah, it feels good to finally be feelin' right
I wish we could stay all night
We're burnin' rubber late for the load-in
Rollin' through the radio, passin' the time
Just enough gas to get there, say a prayer
Lord, let this old Ford Fly
It ain't the fame, the money, the game
Gettin' your name on the big marquee
It's all about the song makes your heart thump, feet stomp
The way it's supposed to be
Feels good to finally be feelin' right
Wish we could stay all night
Oh, wish this drink would never end
Hell, I just caught my second wind
Why don't the good stuff ever last
It comes and goes and it goes so fast
They're shuttin' it down and turn on the lights, yeah
Wish we could stay all night
Wish we could stay all night
Can't go home but you can't stay here
Wish we could stay all night
Go on and pop the top on one more beer
Wish we could stay all night
We're gonna have to pay for a hotel, oh well
Wish we could stay all night
Tell all your friends and bring your mom and them
I wish we could stay all night
The song "Stay" by Little Big Town tells the story of a night out with friends. The chorus expresses a desire to stay out all night and continue having fun, despite knowing that they will have to pay for a hotel room and deal with the consequences in the morning. The lyrics invite others to join in the festivities and make the most of the moment. The song speaks to the universal desire to escape reality for a little while and just enjoy life with those around us. The verse about being late for a gig and driving through the night also captures the sense of urgency and excitement that comes with pursuing one's dreams and taking risks.
Little Big Town is an American country music group that has been active since 1998. They are known for their four-part vocal harmonies and catchy songs that often tell stories of love, heartbreak, and everyday life. "Stay" was written by Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, and Wayne Kirkpatrick, and was released in 2005 as the second single from their album "The Road to Here". Other popular Little Big Town songs include "Girl Crush", "Boondocks", and "Pontoon".
Line by Line Meaning
Wish we could stay all night
The singer wishes that they could spend the whole night with their companion.
Well, we're gonna have to pay for the hotel, oh well
The singer accepts that they have to pay for the hotel, even though they would like to stay all night.
Least the drinks are free
The singer is thankful that the drinks are provided at no cost, even though they are lamenting the fact that they have to leave soon.
Oh, I don't know if it's right
The singer is expressing doubt about their actions, perhaps because they know that they should be heading home soon.
But tonight I'm tyin' one on you better believe it
Despite their doubts, the singer is enjoying their time with their companion and plans to make the most of it.
Weekend is in, show time is now
The singer is excited that it's the weekend and they have a show to play.
Tell all your friends and bring your mom and them
The singer is encouraging their companion to invite others to come see their show, including family members.
We'll even put you on a list for a small price, so nice
The singer is offering to put their companion's acquaintances on a guest list for a discounted price.
To see your face again
The singer is happy to see their companion's face and spend time with them again.
Yeah, it feels good to finally be feelin' right
The singer is happy to be in a good place emotionally after perhaps having some difficult times previously.
We're burnin' rubber late for the load-in
The singer and their bandmates are driving quickly to get to the venue on time for set-up.
Rollin' through the radio, passin' the time
The band is passing the time by listening to the radio and driving to the venue.
Just enough gas to get there, say a prayer
The band is hoping that they have enough gas to make it to the venue and are hoping that everything will go smoothly.
Lord, let this old Ford Fly
The singer is hoping that their vehicle will perform well so they can make it to the venue in time for their performance.
It ain't the fame, the money, the game
The singer is stating that what's most important to them is not the fame, money, or winning a game, but the music itself.
Gettin' your name on the big marquee
The singer is saying that they don't care about having their name on the big sign outside the venue, but would rather just play their music.
It's all about the song makes your heart thump, feet stomp
The singer is saying that the most satisfying thing about playing music is seeing how it affects people, making them dance and feel something emotional.
The way it's supposed to be
The singer is saying that this is how music is meant to be enjoyed - together, live, and with emotion.
Feels good to finally be feelin' right
The singer is happy to be in a good place emotionally and feels ready to perform well.
Oh, wish this drink would never end
The singer is enjoying their drink and wishes they could keep drinking it forever.
Hell, I just caught my second wind
The singer is saying that they are feeling energized after having a drink, and are ready to keep going.
Why don't the good stuff ever last
The singer is lamenting the fact that good things like this night never seem to last long enough.
It comes and goes and it goes so fast
The singer is saying that these good moments come and go quickly, and we need to make the most of them while we can.
They're shuttin' it down and turn on the lights, yeah
The venue is closing and the lights are coming on, signaling the end of the night.
Can't go home but you can't stay here
The singer is acknowledging that it's time to leave the venue, but they don't want to go home just yet.
Go on and pop the top on one more beer
The singer is encouraging their companion to open another drink before they have to leave.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON SAENZ, JIMI WESTBROOK, BRENT COBB, PHILLIP SWEET
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