Little White Church
Little Big Town
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You've been singing that same old song Far too long, far too long Say you'll buy me a shiny ring But your words don't mean a thing No more calling me baby No more loving like crazy Till you take me down (take me down) You better take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down (take me down) take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down You can't ride this gravy train Anymore, anyway There's a price for keeping me I might be cheap, but I ain't free No more calling me baby No more loving like crazy Till you take me down (take me down) You better take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down (take me down) take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down Come on Charming devil, silver tongue Had your fun, now you're done Mama warned me 'bout your games She don't like you anyway No more calling me baby No more loving like crazy No more chicken and gravy Ain't gonna have your baby Till you take me down (take me down) You better take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down (take me down) You better take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down to the little white church (take me down) Take me down (take me down to the little white church) Take me down (take me down) You better take me down (you better take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down (take me down) You better take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down (take me down) You better take me down (take me down) Take me down to the little white church Take me down to the little white church, take me down to the little white church
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Written by: JIMI WESTBROOK, KAREN FAIRCHILD, KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN, KIMBERLY B. ROADS, PHILLIP SWEET, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Little White Church" was released on March 8, 2010. It's the first single from their album "The Reason Why."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and was also a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the classic Southern expression "little white church," often used to refer to small rural churches, signifying the traditions and values of the heartland.
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Musical StyleThe song is musically rooted in traditional country with a modern twist, blending in flavors of blues, gospel, and rock for a unique sound.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by the four members of Little Big Town - Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Little White Church" has a vintage setting and follows a woman as she resists the advances of a persistent suitor until he proposes to her in a little white church.
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Critics' ReviewThe song has received positive reviews from music critics who praised its catchy lyrics and energetic performance.
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AccoladeIn 2012, "Little White Church" received a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1,000,000 copies.
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PerformanceDuring live performances, the band often includes a call and response section with the audience, enhancing the gospel undertones of the song.
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Band's BackgroundBefore the success of "Little White Church," Little Big Town had faced major ups and downs in their career with changes in record labels and moderate chart success. The song’s success marked a turning point in their career.
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Band's InterpretationThe band describes the song as a "woman's anthem," empowering women to demand more respect and commitment in relationships.
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