Walk a Little Straighter

Billy Currington

About Walk a Little Straighter

"Walk a Little Straighter" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Billy Currington. It was released in April 2003 as his debut single and the first from his self-titled debut album. The song peaked at number 8 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Currington wrote this song with Casey Beathard and Carson Chamberlain.


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2002
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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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Billy Currington

William Matthew "Billy" Currington (born November 19, 1973) is an American country music artist. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
Upon 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.
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.
Song Theme
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Emotional Connection
Despite its heartbreaking subject matter, "Walk a Little Straighter" resonated with a large audience who connected with its emotional depth and impactful narrative.
Album Performance
The 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.
Reception
Currington garnered a lot of praise for his authentic representation of a very sensitive subject matter. Critics lauded the honesty and maturity in his songwriting.
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.
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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