Tough Little Boys
Gary Allan
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Well I never once Backed down from a punch Well I'd take it square on the chin Well I found out fast A bully's just that You've got to stand up to him So I didn't cry when I got a black eye As bad as it hurt, I just grinned But when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again. Scared me to death When you took your first steps And I'd fall every time you fell down Your first day of school, I cried like a fool And I followed your school bus to town Well I didn't cry, when Old Yeller died At least not in front of my friends But when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again Well I'm a grown man And as strong as I am Sometimes its hard to believe That one little girl, with little blonde curls Could totally terrify me If you were to ask My wife would just laugh She'd say "I know all about men How when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again" Well I know one day, I'll give you away And I'm gonna stand there and smile And when I get home, and I'm all alone Well, I'll sit in your room for a while Well I didn't cry when Old Yeller died At least not in front of my friends But when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again When tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again.
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Written by: HARLEY ALLEN, STEVE WARINER
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Tough Little Boys" is a song by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in June 2003 as the first single from his album "See If I Care."
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Song CreationThis song was written by Dan Colehour and Harley Allen. It's a touching tribute to fatherhood and the emotional experience of raising a child.
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Song MeaningThe song is about a tough man who becomes emotional and vulnerable when his daughter grows up and leaves home. The song explores themes of masculinity, fatherhood, and the bittersweet aspects of watching a child grow up.
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Chart Performance"Tough Little Boys" was a major hit for Allan, it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Allan's most successful singles.
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Album Performance"Tough Little Boys" was included in Gary Allan's album "See if I Care", which debuted at number one on the US country albums chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tough Little Boys" was directed by Kristin Barlowe. It features Allan performing the song in a room filled with photographs of moments from a man and his daughter's life.
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Critical AcclaimMany critics have commended the song's emotive lyricism and Allan's evocative voice that perfectly capture the sentiments of a doting father.
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Song Legacy"Tough Little Boys" is considered one of Allan's signature songs, and is often highlighted as a standout in his musical catalog. It remains a favorite among his fans and is frequently performed at his concerts.
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AwardsThough "Tough Little Boys" did not win any award, its commercial success and critical acclaim further established Gary Allan as a leading country music artist in the early 2000s.
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Personal SignificanceIn several interviews, Gary Allan has mentioned that the song holds a special place in his heart, as it resonates with his personal experiences as a father.
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