Lyrics
Somebody's crops need rain
Someone's agricultural crops require rain for growth and sustenance.
Somebody's truck needs tires
Someone's vehicle needs new tires for maintenance or repair.
There's a mama on a front porch
A mother is sitting on her front porch, anxiously awaiting the return of her son tonight.
Waiting on her boy to make it home tonight
Emphasizes the emotional anticipation of a mother waiting for her son to come home.
Somebody's ends ain't met
Someone is struggling to meet their financial needs or obligations.
And somebody just got saved
Someone has recently experienced salvation or a positive life change.
There's a hometown team on a 4th quarter drive
A local sports team is in the fourth quarter of a game, aiming to win the state championship.
Trying to bring home state
Describes the team's effort to bring pride to their hometown by winning the championship.
It all sounds simple coming off our lips
Expresses the simplicity of these situations when vocalized by people.
'Cause we're so little and He's so big
Highlights the contrast between human insignificance and the vastness of God's presence.
Can't find it in the bible but Lord, I swear
An acknowledgment that the mentioned situations may not be explicitly found in religious scriptures.
Nothing hits heaven like a small-town prayer
Asserts the profound impact of small-town prayers on reaching heaven.
Yeah, grandma still smiles sweet
Grandma continues to smile warmly, suggesting a positive and enduring connection.
When she sees my face
Her joy when seeing the speaker's face indicates a deep emotional connection.
For the first time in forever
Expresses the rarity of the grandmother remembering the speaker's name after a long time.
Today she remembered my name
Highlights the significance of the grandmother recalling the speaker's name.
And it sounded so simple coming off her lips
Similar to line 10, emphasizing the simplicity when spoken by individuals.
Something so little, showed me He's so big
Reiterates the smallness of human understanding compared to the greatness of God.
Can't find it in the bible but Lord, I swear
Acknowledges the absence of specific references in religious texts for these situations.
Nothing hits heaven like a small-town prayer
Reaffirms the impact of small-town prayers as unique and powerful.
I ain't saying He ain't listening ('cause He's listening)
Clarifies that God is indeed attentive and listens to every prayer.
To every single one He gets (every one He gets)
Emphasizes God's attention to every individual prayer He receives.
All I know is where I'm from
The speaker affirms their awareness of the power of prayer based on their upbringing.
There's something in that Amen
Suggests that there is something special or powerful in the act of saying "Amen."
And it all sounds simple coming off our lips
Similar to lines 10 and 20, reiterating the simplicity of these expressions.
'Cause we're so little and He's so big
Reiterates the theme of human insignificance compared to the vastness of God.
Can't find it in the bible but Lord, I swear
Confirms the absence of direct references in religious scriptures for the mentioned situations.
Nothing hits heaven like a small-town prayer
Concludes with the assertion that nothing reaches heaven like the prayers from a small town.
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