Little Man
Alan Jackson
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
I remember walkin' 'round the court square sidewalk Lookin' in windows at things I couldn't want There's Johnson's hardware and Morgan's jewelry And the ol' Lee king's apothecary They ware the little man The little man I go back now and the stores are all empty Except for an old coke sign from 1950 Boarded up like they never existed Or renovated and called historic districts There goes the little man There goes the little man Now the court square's just a set of streets That the people go round but they seldom think Bout the little man that built this town Before the big money shut em down And killed the little man Oh the little man He pumped your gas and he cleaned your glass And one cold rainy night he fixed your flat The new stores came where you do it yourself You buy a lotto ticket and food off the shelf Forget the little man Forget about that little man He hung on there for a few more years But he couldn't sell slurpees And he wouldn't sell beer Now the bank rents the station To a down the road And sell velvet Elvis and Second-hand clothes There goes little man There goes another little man Now the court square's just a set of streets That the people go round but they seldom think Bout the little man that built this town Before the big money shut em down And killed the little man Oh the little man Now the stores are lined up in a concrete strip You can buy the world with just one trip And save a penny 'cause it's jumbo size They don't even realize They're killin' the little man Oh the little man Now the court square's just a set of streets That the people go round but they seldom think Bout the little man that built this town Before the big money shut em down And killed the little man Oh the little man It wasn't long when I was a child An old black man came with his mule and his plow He broke the ground where we grew our garden Back before we'd all forgot about the little man The little man Long live the little man God bless the little man
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: ALAN EUGENE JACKSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Little Man" was released on May 25, 1998, as a single from Alan Jackson's album "High Mileage".
|
Chart PerformanceIt peaked at the number 3 spot on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the Canada Country Tracks chart.
|
Song ThemeThe song is a tribute to small-town hardworking business operators, drawing inspiration from Jackson's own experience growing up in the small town of Newman, Georgia.
|
Storytelling ElementsWritten by Alan Jackson himself, the song narrates the life, struggles and ultimate downfall of a small business operator struggling to compete with big, modern corporations.
|
Music VideoThe music video gained popularity too. Directed by Steven Goldmann, it further deepens the emotional aspect of the track by incorporating Alan Jackson's personal family videos.
|
MessageThe song serves as a lament for how the world has moved away from mom-and-pop stores. It's a testament to the value of these businesses and the important roles they once played in American communities.
|
A Nostalgic TouchAlan mentions in the lyrics his grandfather's store where he learned the importance and ethics of hard work.
|
Song StructureLike many of Jackson's songs, "Little Man" uses traditional country instruments such as steel guitar, fiddle, and bass.
|
Critical Reception"Little Man" was received favourably by music critics praising Jackson's compelling narrative and the traditional country instruments used in the arrangement.
|
Live PerformancesThe song has been a regular feature in Alan Jackson's live performances, resonating strongly with fans who connect with the song's sentiment.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Little Man Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/19002858/Alan+Jackson/Little+Man>.
Discuss the Little Man Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In