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.
Your Side Of The Bed
Little Big Town Lyrics
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A clock that don't work and the bible that your daddy gave
It's on the window side, where the moon creeps in at night
Staring at the ceiling, lying here all alone
I said a prayer for you, then I said one of my own
But you don't reach for me, when you lie down quietly
Tell me how, how'd you get so far away?
Are you sleeping with your own regret?
On your side of the bed
On your side of the bed there's a burnt down candle flame
A letter I started but I didn't know what to say
No, I couldn't write it down, so I try to say it now
Tell me how, how'd you get so far away?
All we have left, are the memories of the love we made
Are you sleeping with your own regret?
On your side of the bed
Aren't you even gonna make a sound?
Your side of the bed
Turn the other way when I turn the lights down
Your side of the bed
Are you lonely? Like I'm lonely?
How, how'd you get so far away?
All we have left are the memories of the love we made
Are you sleeping with your own regret?
Tell me how, how'd you get so far away?
All we have left, are the memories of the love we made
Are you sleeping with your own regret?
On your side of the bed
On your side of the bed
Are you still awake, on your side of the bed
The lyrics of Little Big Town's song "Your Side of the Bed" is a poignant exploration of a relationship that has lost its way, leading to loneliness and regret. The singer is lying on their side of the bed, reminiscing about their wedding day and looking at the items left by their partner, such as the bible gifted by their father and an non-functional clock, as the moon creeps in at night. The singer says a prayer for their partner but doesn't get a response, indicating a growing estrangement between them.
The chorus raises the key question of why their partner has become so distant, indicating that all they have left are memories of the love they once shared. There is a sense of longing for their partner's affection and a desire to know if they are similarly lacking in companionship. The second verse reinforces these feelings of loss as the singer notices a burnt-out candle and an unfinished letter on their partner's side of the bed. They wonder if their partner feels the same loneliness they do and if they are sleeping with their own regrets.
The bridge is a final plea for their partner to communicate, even if it means turning the lights down and facing away from each other. The song ends on a melancholic note as the singer asks if their partner is still awake, hinting at the possibility of a reconciliation or a further fracture in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
On your side of the bed, there's a picture of our wedding day
There's a reminder of our love on your side of the bed in the form of a picture taken on the happiest day of our lives: our wedding day.
A clock that don't work and the bible that your daddy gave
Besides our wedding day picture, your side of the bed has a broken clock and a bible gifted by your dad.
It's on the window side, where the moon creeps in at night
The picture, bible, and broken clock are located on the side of the bed near the window, where the moonlight illuminates them at night.
Staring at the ceiling, lying here all alone
I lie on my side of the bed looking at the ceiling, all by myself as you're not around.
I said a prayer for you, then I said one of my own
I offered a prayer for your well-being, and then I silently prayed for our relationship.
But you don't reach for me, when you lie down quietly
You no longer feel the urge to touch me or be physically close to me, when you lay down on your side of the bed.
Tell me how, how'd you get so far away?
I'm curious to know how we became distanced and emotionally disconnected from each other.
All we have left, are the memories of the love we made
Our memories of the good times when our love was strong are the only things that we have left as a testament to our relationship.
Are you sleeping with your own regret?
I wonder if you are going to sleep tonight feeling regretful about our situation.
On your side of the bed
All these objects and emotions are on your side of the bed, further highlighting our distance from each other.
On your side of the bed there's a burnt down candle flame
Besides the picture, bible, and clock, there is also a burnt candle on your side of the bed, symbolizing possibly unfulfilled hopes and desires between us.
A letter I started but I didn't know what to say
On your side of the bed, there's a letter I attempted to write to express my feelings, but I was at a loss for words.
No, I couldn't write it down, so I try to say it now
Instead of leaving the letter unfinished, I try to articulate my feelings out loud, as I don't want to keep them bottled up inside me anymore.
Aren't you even gonna make a sound?
I'm yearning for some kind of acknowledgement, sign or response from you, anything to show that you still feel something for me too.
Turn the other way when I turn the lights down
You don't turn towards me when I try to get close to you, even when I turn off the lights, seeking intimacy between us.
Are you lonely? Like I'm lonely?
I feel alone and I'm wondering if you're feeling the same way.
Are you still awake, on your side of the bed
I'm still awake and wondering if you're awake too, since our distance keeps us from understanding each other and our unshared feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Lori Mckenna
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@miriamvigo1736
Love the band! Can’t stop listening to Little Big Town. Great group of singers!
@lorihoup2461
This song really hits home. 5 1/2 years together and I'm wondering if we'll survive another day. Feels like we are both strangers to one another.
@currynicholas1
trust me, it gets better. start loving and stop stressing
@TheRunaway115
I hope things got better. I’m sorry if they didn’t
@happylaughs123
One of the reasons I love this genre, so many great songs that hit a chord within your heart.
@davej8423
Not just one of the best country songs but one of the best songs period. My Wife and I's simple motto is " turn to each other, not away from each other ". It's gotten us this far.
@patriciascummins4558
Amen Hallelujah
@aledojustajones
Sounds great, I like the music and the video 😀
@brianwalker1565
This was the song that introduced me to this hugely talented band and I had hoped to hear it live at a recent concert in Scotland as it's still one of my favourites. Sadly it wasn't on the set list but they are fantastic live musicians and singers and it was a memorable night.
@nickoleme
This song is still dope, it is one of those that you can hear 20yrs later and still appreciate.