Walk a Little Straighter
Billy Currington
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I remember looking up To look up to him And I remember most the times He wasn't there I'd be waiting at the door When he got home at night He'd pass me by To go pass out in his chair And I'd say, Walk a little straighter, daddy You're swaying side to side Your footsteps make me dizzy And no matter how I try I keep trippin' and stumblin' If you'd look down here you'd see Walk a little straighter, daddy You're leading me Well he stumbled in the gym On graduation day And I couldn't help but feel so ashamed And I wasn't surprised a bit When he didn't stay He stumbled out before they called my name And I thought, Walk a little straighter, daddy You're swaying side to side It's not just me who's watching You've caught everybody's eye And you're trippin' and stumblin' And even though I've turned eighteen Walk a little straighter, daddy You're still leading me The old man's still like he always was, But I love him anyway And if I've learned one thing from him It's my kids will never have to say Walk a little straighter, daddy You're swaying side to side Your footsteps make me dizzy And no matter how I try I keep trippin' and stumblin' If you'd look down here you'd see Walk a litlle straighter, daddy You're leading me Yeah walk a little straighter, daddy You're leading me
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Walk a Little Straighter" was written by Billy Currington, making it a very personal composition. This song is a highly autobiographical track, inspired by Currington's own childhood experiences.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in 2003, "Walk a Little Straighter" became a significant success, reaching No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It marked the beginning of Billy Currington's successful career in country music.
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Debut Single"Walk a Little Straighter" was Currington's debut single. It was included on his self-titled debut album that was released in 2003 by Mercury Nashville Records.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates the story of a young boy addressing his father's alcohol addiction. "Walk a Little Straighter," tells about the pain and hope a child feels towards his father who is struggling with alcoholism.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Walk a Little Straighter" was directed by Roger Pistole. It offers a visual narrative of the song's lyrics, featuring a young boy and his interactions with his alcoholic father.
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Emotional ConnectionDespite its heartbreaking subject matter, "Walk a Little Straighter" resonated with a large audience who connected with its emotional depth and impactful narrative.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Billy Currington," consisting of "Walk a Little Straighter" did well on the charts too. It peaked at No. 17 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart and No. 137 on the Billboard 200.
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ReceptionCurrington garnered a lot of praise for his authentic representation of a very sensitive subject matter. Critics lauded the honesty and maturity in his songwriting.
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Song Duration"Walk a Little Straighter" runs for roughly 3 minutes and 43 seconds. Despite its slightly longer than average runtime for a country song, listeners found its narrative compelling.
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Live Performances"Walk a Little Straighter" is a staple in Currington's live performances, where he often shares personal anecdotes associated with the song, allowing him to connect with his audience on a deeper level.
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