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Introduction
When you listen to “That’s What It’s All About” by Brooks & Dunn, it’s like sitting on the porch with an old friend, sharing stories about what really matters in life. This song isn’t just another country hit; it’s a reminder of the simple truths that often get lost in the hustle and bustle of our daily grind.
Released in 2004, “That’s What It’s All About” is one of those tracks that feels like a warm hug, wrapping you in the comfort of familiarity. The song speaks to the essence of life—family, love, and the little things that make it all worthwhile. It’s not about the big moments or grand gestures but about those quiet, everyday experiences that often go unnoticed but mean the world when you look back on them.
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, the powerhouse duo behind this song, have always had a knack for tapping into the heart of country music—its roots, its soul. With “That’s What It’s All About,” they managed to bottle up a feeling that many of us crave: the contentment that comes from appreciating what you have rather than yearning for what you don’t.
The melody is upbeat, with a rhythm that carries you along, much like the journey of life itself. The lyrics are straightforward, yet they strike a chord because they’re so relatable. Lines like “It’s the smile on your face when you’re all about, you’re all about” and “It’s the friends you make, the love you give, the way you live, that’s what it’s all about” resonate deeply because they speak to universal experiences.
But what really sets this song apart is its ability to make you reflect. It’s like a gentle nudge, encouraging you to pause for a moment and think about what truly matters. In a world where we’re often chasing after the next big thing, “That’s What It’s All About” reminds us that happiness is often found in the simplest of things—like a sunset, a shared laugh, or the feeling of being surrounded by people who love you.
Listening to this song, you can’t help but feel a sense of gratitude for the present moment. It’s a track that doesn’t just play in the background but lingers in your heart, making you want to hold your loved ones a little closer and cherish the little things that make life sweet.
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Lyrics
Well, you work and you slave
And you spend all day in your thankless job
You jump in your ford and you’re
Door to door with a homebound mob
Then you pull in the drive and you hit the chair
And the one you love is waitin’ there.
Hey, that’s what it’s all about
Hey, this is a life I couldn’t live without,
No I couldn’t live without
It’s a moment frozen there in time
When the reasons all begin to rhyme
Love’s a little bigger
And you finally start figuring out
That’s what it’s all about.
When they won’t go to bed or do
What you said or eat their food
They cry and they fuss but you can’t cuss
‘Cause they’ll say it too
You’re tired and you’re numb,
You’re stressed and you’re mad
She smiles and says “I love you, dad.”
Hey, that’s what it’s all about
Hey, this is a life I couldn’t live without,
No I couldn’t live without
It’s a moment frozen there in time
When the reasons all begin to rhyme
Love’s a little bigger
And you finally start figuring out
That’s what it’s all about.
Hey, that’s what it’s all about
Hey, this is a life I couldn’t live without,
No I couldn’t live without
It’s a moment frozen there in time
When the reasons all begin to rhyme
Love’s a little bigger
And you finally start figuring out
That’s what it’s all about.
Hey, that’s what it’s all about. (Hey!)
Hey, that’s what it’s all about.
Hey, that’s what it’s all about.
Hey, that’s what it’s all about.
Whoa, a life I couldn’t live without
Hey, that’s what it’s all about. (Hey!)
Hey, that’s what it’s all about…