Here is some background information on Thomas Rhett from the Something To Do With My Hands Songfacts. Thomas Rhett grew up in the music industry by means of his singer-songwriter father Rhett Akins. Whilst studying business and communications at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Rhett formed a cover band and began playing frat parties and other gigs they could get. His dad persuaded him to take the stage one night at a Nashville showcase, and EMI Music's Ben Vaughn, the same publisher who had signed his father many years earlier, offered Rhett a publishing deal.
Rhett co-wrote the song "I Ain't Ready to Quit" on Jason Aldean's 2010 album My Kinda Party and signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records' Valory Music Group division in 2011.[2] In early 2012, he released his debut single, "Something to Do with My Hands". The song received a positive review from Taste of Country writer Billy Dukes, who called it "clever, but not so cheeky that the joke tires after a listen or three."[3]
Front Porch Junkies
Thomas Rhett Lyrics
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We ain't kickin' it outside
We're just sippin' moonshine watchin' chicken fry
And makin' that swing swing side to side
Singin' "Hoop, hoop, hoopty do"
Come on, girl, can you feel that groove?
The mandolin is strummin'
All my friends are comin'
Yeah, we're just some front porch junkies
(Oh, we're just front porch junkies)
We ain't kickin' it uptown (No!)
We ain't kickin' it downtown (Hell no!)
We're just lightin' it up on the low-down
Blowin' smoke on a Blue Tick Coonhound
Singin' "Boom, boom, boom-di-boom!"
Come on, y'all, can you feel that groove?
Swamp air comin' through the screen door
Bare feet stompin' on the wood floor
We're just diggin' it, finger lickin' pickin' out in the country
Yeah, we're just some front porch junkies
(Oh, we're just front porch junkies)
Just sittin' here workin' on a flip-flop tan
Got a cold Bush light and a coozie in my hand
Dang, I don't be needin' no white sand beach
I got the sweetest little Georgia peach in a two piece
Belly button ring is shinin' like a diamond
Says I oughta be up onstage at the Ryman
I don't need no crowd, no light, smoke production
The beer's ice cold and the subwoofer's bumpin'
Sittin' on a cloud, feelin' pretty lucky
Dang, it feels good to be a front porch junkie
(Oh, we're just front porch junkies)
We ain't kickin' it inside (No!)
We ain't kickin' it outside (Hell no!)
We're just sippin' moonshine watchin' chicken fry
And makin' that swing swing side to side
Singin' "Hoop, hoop, hoopty do"
Come on, girl, can you feel that groove?
The mandolin is strummin',
All my friends are comin'
We're just chillin', grillin', willin' to get funky
Yeah, we're just some front porch junkies
(Oh, we're just front porch junkies)
The song "Front Porch Junkies" by Thomas Rhett is an ode to the simple joys of rural life, where the stress of the city is left behind and the pleasures of backyard cookouts, moonshine, and country music reign supreme. The song describes a gathering of friends on a front porch in the countryside, where they are enjoying the company of each other and the sounds of a mandolin. The lyrics create a sense of nostalgia for the kind of relaxed, carefree lifestyle that many people associate with rural living.
The song also celebrates the freedom of living outside the constraints of urban society. The lyrics emphasize that the group is not interested in the things that city dwellers might enjoy, like going to fancy restaurants or nightclubs. Instead, they are content to sip homemade moonshine, sing and dance to country music, and hang out with their dogs. They do not need the trappings of modern luxury to be happy; all they need is good company and a relaxed atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
We ain't kickin' it inside
We are not staying inside the house
We ain't kickin' it outside
We are not going too far away from the house
We're just sippin' moonshine watchin' chicken fry
We are casually drinking homemade liquor while observing someone deep frying chicken
And makin' that swing swing side to side
We are gently rocking back and forth on a porch swing
Singin' "Hoop, hoop, hoopty do"
We are singing a nonsensical tune just for fun
Come on, girl, can you feel that groove?
Let's appreciate and enjoy the moment together
The mandolin is strummin'
Someone is playing a musical instrument
All my friends are comin'
My buddies are coming over to hang out with me
We're just chillin', grillin', willin' to get funky
We are relaxing, cooking food, and ready to have a good time
Yeah, we're just some front porch junkies
We love spending time on the porch doing nothing but enjoying each other's company
We ain't kickin' it uptown (No!)
We are not going to the city
We ain't kickin' it downtown (Hell no!)
We are not going to the downtown area either
We're just lightin' it up on the low-down
We are keeping a low profile by quietly having our own fun
Blowin' smoke on a Blue Tick Coonhound
Smoking is one of our favorite activities and we enjoy doing it around our dog
Singin' "Boom, boom, boom-di-boom!"
We are singing another fun and silly song
Come on, y'all, can you feel that groove?
Everyone should try to get into the laid-back rhythm
Swamp air comin' through the screen door
The air is humid and heavy from the nearby swamp, but we love it
Bare feet stompin' on the wood floor
We are all kicking our feet and dancing along to the music
We're just diggin' it, finger lickin' pickin' out in the country
We are enjoying our country lifestyle and having a finger-licking good time
Just sittin' here workin' on a flip-flop tan
We are getting tan lines from wearing flip-flops all day
Got a cold Bush light and a coozie in my hand
I am holding a can of a light beer and keeping it cold with an insulated holder
Dang, I don't be needin' no white sand beach
We don't need to go to an expensive vacation spot to have a good time
I got the sweetest little Georgia peach in a two-piece
The girl I am with looks really cute in her two-piece bathing suit and is from Georgia
Belly button ring is shinin' like a diamond
She has a belly button ring that looks like a sparkly diamond
Says I oughta be up onstage at the Ryman
My girlfriend thinks I am so talented that I should perform at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
I don't need no crowd, no light, smoke production
I am content with just having a beer and a good sound system instead of needing a big production to feel entertained
The beer's ice cold and the subwoofer's bumpin'
The beer is so refreshing and the sound is so clear that it feels like the music is coming from a subwoofer
Sittin' on a cloud, feelin' pretty lucky
I am so happy to be in the moment, feeling relaxed and lucky to have good company
Dang, it feels good to be a front porch junkie
I love being someone who enjoys relaxing on the front porch and having a simple, carefree life
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brad Warren, Brett D. Warren, Joshua Peter Kear, Mark Irwin Abramson, Thomas Rhett Akins
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