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Feet
Rodney Atkins Lyrics
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It's easy to say when you're not in one
That's a fact 'cause when we're not gettin' along
She's got a strong stubborn side
But I can't call that kiddo black
'Cause sometimes our silly fights
May go well into the night and we hit the sack
We'd rather hold our grudges
Than be the one that budges
We'd go to bed buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets
But we never fall asleep without touching feet
Yeah we'll take cover on that queen-size battle field
Her angry eyes are almost closed
We'll swallow just enough of that foolish pride
To whisper the truth soul to soul
Toe to toe sometimes our silly fights
Go well into the night and we'll hit the sack
Back to back too ticked off to speak
We'd rather hold our grudges than be the one that budges
We'd go to bed buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets
But we never fall asleep without touching feet
It's not giving in, it's sayin' nobody's leaving
But you know that I still love you
Even when we're disagreeing 'cause sometimes
Our silly fights go well into the night
And we hit the sack back to back
Too ticked off to speak 'cause we'd rather hold our grudges
Than be the one that budges
We'll go to bed buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets
But we never fall asleep without touching feet
In the song "Feet" by Rodney Atkins, the singer talks about the importance of resolving arguments with a loved one instead of letting them linger, even when it's difficult. He acknowledges that when he and his partner are in a fight, it can go on for a while and they may go to bed angry, but they never go to bed without touching feet. This signifies a small but intimate connection between the two, despite their disagreements. Atkins emphasizes that it's not about giving in or admitting defeat, but rather about the love and connection that they share. He also notes that it's easier to say these things when you're not in a fight, but it's important to remember when you are.
The imagery in the song is potent, with the couple's bed becoming a "battlefield" that they must navigate together. However, even in the heat of the fight, they maintain physical contact, which serves as a reminder that they are in this together. The lyrics show that even though they may argue and squabble, their love for each other is still strong and present.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong connection with a significant other, even when things get tough. The lyrics encourage open communication and honesty while reinforcing the idea that even though conflicts may arise, love can still prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let the sun set on an argument
Don't go to bed angry at each other
It's easy to say when you're not in one
It's easy to give advice when you're not the one fighting
That's a fact 'cause when we're not gettin' along
It's true that when we're fighting
She's got a strong stubborn side
My partner can be stubborn during arguments
But I can't call that kiddo black
But I can't blame her for that
'Cause sometimes our silly fights
Because sometimes our fights are insignificant
May go well into the night and we hit the sack
Our fights may continue late into the night and we go to sleep
Back to back too ticked off to speak
We turn our backs to each other and don't talk because we're angry
We'd rather hold our grudges
We prefer to hold onto our anger
Than be the one that budges
Than be the one who gives in
We'd go to bed buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets
We sleep with our heads facing opposite directions and pulling the sheets
But we never fall asleep without touching feet
But we always have our feet touching
Yeah we'll take cover on that queen-size battle field
We'll retreat to our queen-size bed
Her angry eyes are almost closed
Despite being angry, she's almost falling asleep
We'll swallow just enough of that foolish pride
We'll let go of some of our stubbornness
To whisper the truth soul to soul
We'll be honest with each other
Toe to toe sometimes our silly fights
Sometimes we confront each other during our fights
Go well into the night and we'll hit the sack
Our fights may continue late into the night and we go to sleep
It's not giving in, it's sayin' nobody's leaving
It's not about giving up, it's about staying in the relationship
But you know that I still love you
I want you to know that I still love you
Even when we're disagreeing 'cause sometimes
Even when we're fighting
Our silly fights go well into the night
Our fights may continue late into the night
And we hit the sack back to back
And we sleep with our backs facing each other
Too ticked off to speak 'cause we'd rather hold our grudges
We're too angry to speak because we want to hold onto our anger
We'll go to bed buttin' heads and tuggin' sheets
We'll sleep with our heads facing opposite directions and pulling the sheets
But we never fall asleep without touching feet
But we always have our feet touching
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY HASELDON, WALKER HAYES
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