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Amanda was born January 17, 1982 in Belleville, Ontario and was raised in Trenton, Ontario. Her passion for singing began early. She recalls being inspired by her dad Steve performing in bands, and his singing to her when she was very young, instilling in her a love of music. As a toddler, Amanda listened to Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Etta James and at the age of three, made her first public appearance with her dad at her grandma and grandpa’s 25th anniversary. Amanda and her dad kept singing together. Amanda has recently gone solo and her self-titled debut album has garnered numerous award nominations and critical praise since its release.
Brown-haired, blue-eyed Tyler was born into his musical family on April 30, 1984. He learned to play the guitar and the art of writing songs from his father. When he was 13, Tyler and his family moved to Nashville, Tennessee so that his father could concentrate on songwriting. After only three weeks in Music City, the Wilkinson family signed their first record deal with Giant Records. In addition to all things musical, Tyler loves scuba diving, football and honing his skills as the front man for his rock band, Motion Picture Ending. Even with all the fame, he remains modest; Tyler says he just wants “to do my best at anything I do and not limit myself.”
Born August 18, 1955 in Belleville, Ontario, Steve’s interest in music started when he bought his first guitar at age 13. He grew up loving the music of Hank Williams, Hank Snow and Johnny Cash, as well as The Beatles, Paul Simon and James Taylor. A self taught guitarist and songwriter, he claims that it’s his second love, music, that won his first love -- his wife, Christine. It was because of her support that he found the courage to move the family to Nashville. That move resulted in international number ones, gold albums, Grammy recognition, multiple Canadian awards and a hit CMT television series.
Little Girl
The Wilkinsons Lyrics
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I'm cheatin'
I wouldn't weigh a hundred pounds
All soakin' wet
There's not a lot of me I know
I may be young but even so
I'm tellin' you
I got big dreams
I got grand schemes
Don't tell me life is tough
So what?
Cool beans
Y'all can all stand back
I'm breaking free
'Cause this big ol world ain't ready
For a little girl like me
Tired of people saying
What I can and can't do
Pushing me around
Running my show
My time to shine has finally come
I'm dancing to a different drum
Won't let any old Joe tell me where to go
I got big dreams
I got grand schemes
Don't tell me life is tough
So what?
Cool beans
Y'all can all stand back
And let me breathe
'Cause this big 'ol world ain't ready
For a little girl like me
Can't stop me
From being me
I'm not gonna be
A victim of
Mediocrity
I got big dreams
I got grand schemes
Don't tell me life is tough
So what?
Cool beans
Y'all can all stand back
And let me breathe
'Cause this big 'ol world ain't ready
For a little girl like me
Y'all can all stand back
I'm breaking free
'Cause this big 'ol world ain't ready
I wanna keep on rockin' steady
No, this big 'ol world ain't ready
For a little girl like me
Like me, like me, like me
The Wilkinsons's song "Little Girl" is all about a young girl who is determined to defy the odds and make a name for herself in the world. She is small, weighing less than a hundred pounds, and only five-foot-two, but she has big dreams and grand schemes. The song is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt underestimated or held back by their size or age or any other factor.
The lyrics describe the girl's frustration with people who try to hold her back or tell her what she can and can't do. She is tired of being pushed around and having her show run by others. The girl declares that she will not be a victim of mediocrity and that she will keep on rockin' steady no matter what anyone else thinks.
The chorus is particularly powerful, with the girl proclaiming that she has big dreams and grand schemes and that the world ain't ready for a little girl like her. The phrase "cool beans" is used repeatedly throughout the song, adding a touch of playfulness to the overall message. The girl is unapologetically herself, and she's not going to let anyone else stop her from being who she wants to be.
Line by Line Meaning
When I say I'm five-foot-two
I'm cheatin'
I'm shorter than that and just exaggerating because I'm having fun
I wouldn't weigh a hundred pounds
All soakin' wet
I'm tiny and lightweight, and that's just fine with me
There's not a lot of me I know
I may be young but even so
I'm tellin' you
You ain't seen nothing yet
I may be small and young, but I have big plans and I'm excited to see what I can accomplish
I got big dreams
I got grand schemes
Don't tell me life is tough
So what?
I'm ambitious and determined, and I won't let anyone crush my dreams or tell me I can't succeed
Cool beans
Y'all can all stand back
I'm breaking free
'Cause this big ol world ain't ready
For a little girl like me
I'm ready to take on the world and I don't need anyone holding me back, even if I'm small and young
Tired of people saying
What I can and can't do
Pushing me around
Running my show
I'm fed up with people trying to control me or limit my potential, and I'm ready to stand up for myself
My time to shine has finally come
I'm dancing to a different drum
Won't let any old Joe tell me where to go
I'm ready to break free from the expectations and norms of society, and I'm going to live life on my own terms
Can't stop me
From being me
I'm not gonna be
A victim of
Mediocrity
I won't let anyone or anything hold me back from being true to myself and achieving greatness; I won't settle for mediocrity
Y'all can all stand back
And let me breathe
'Cause this big 'ol world ain't ready
For a little girl like me
I'm ready to take on the world and I don't need anyone holding me back, even if I'm small and young
I wanna keep on rockin' steady
No, this big 'ol world ain't ready
For a little girl like me
Like me, like me, like me
I'm going to keep pushing forward and living life to the fullest, and I know that the world may not be ready for someone like me, but I'm going to show them what I'm made of
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMANDA WILKINSON, ROB CROSBY, STEPHEN C WILKINSON
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Sergio Abel Reginatto
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