Big Boy Toys

Aaron Tippin · People Like Us

(Aaron Tippin/Buddy Brock)

I'd hook my wagon to my trike and I'd head across the yard
To my big sandbox where I worked real hard
Playing all day with my little toy trucks
Backhoes, bulldozers, earth-moving stuff
That was my whole life when I was a kid
But when I grew up, I guess I never really did - I like

Big boy toys, motors and lights
Knobs and switches and a four-wheel-drive
Running up the road or crawling across the farm
And when they break down, I jack them up in the yard
Pull out my tools, my pride and joy
Man, you gotta love them big boy toys

Now, sometimes baby just can't understand
The mud on my boots and the grease on my hands
I try to explain how it makes me feel
The awesome power of my hands on the wheel
If I can't find the words to set things right
I just scoot over and I let my baby drive - she likes

Big boy toys, motors and lights
Knobs and switches and a four-wheel-drive
Running up the road or crawling across the farm
And when they break down, I jack them up in the yard
Pull out my tools, my pride and joy
Man, you gotta love them big boy toys

Yeah, it's boats and cars, tractors and trucks
Gasoline and diesel fuel a running through my blood - I like them

Big boy toys, motors and lights
Knobs and switches and a four-wheel-drive
Running up the road or crawling across the farm
And when they break down, I jack them up in the yard
Pull out my tools, my pride and joy
Man, you gotta love them big boy toys

Man, you gotta love them big boy toys
Big boy toys

About Big Boy Toys

Aaron Tippin's "Big Boy Toys" stands as a poignant centerpiece on the 1994 album *People Like Us*, reflecting his signature blend of country storytelling and emotional depth. Recorded during a period where Tippin refined his craft to address themes of nostalgia, childhood, and the passage of time, the track exemplifies the narrative-driven approach that defined his career. The song's lyrical focus on lost innocence and the weight of memory resonates within the broader catalog of *People Like Us*, which explores the complexities of human relationships and societal shifts. As a staple of Tippin's discography, the recording captures the acoustic warmth and lyrical clarity that established him as a leading voice in modern country music, influencing a generation of songwriters who prioritize authentic storytelling over flashiness.