Austin Jenckes – Fat Kid, Live Session
Fat Kid – Lyrics
Was it Tuesday night Spaghetti dinners
Mama said grace while Daddy did a whiskey shot
Then up in your room learning Skynyrd
Hendrix on a cheap guitar window open smoking pot
Tomorrow you’ve got a chemistry test you know you ain’t gonna pass
A whole lots changed but nothing’s changed looking back…
Ain’t life just like high school sometimes
Probably sitting in the back of the cafeteria by yourself
Feeling like the the fast girl the math nerd the fat kid
If you grew up in a small town in a big world like I did
If you grew up like I did
Was it dirt roads that you lived for on Friday night
A Texaco rose walking up the stairs to her front door
Was it parking lots & freedom & bud light
Knowing that the way you felt was a way you never felt before
That summer before senior year you lost a damn good friend
And finally on a Sunday morning you learned how to say amen
Ain’t life just like high school sometimes
Probably sitting in the back of the cafeteria by yourself
Feeling like the the fast girl the math nerd the fat kid
If you grew up in a big town in a small world like I did
If you grew up like I did
Ain’t life just like high school sometimes
Probably sitting in the back of the cafeteria by yourself
Ain’t we all the Qb the prom queen rooting for the home team
Feeling like the the fast girl the math nerd the fat kid
If you grew up in a nowhere town in an anywhere world like I did
If you grew up like I did .
Fat Kid – Review
“Fat Kid” by Austin Jenckes is a poignant reflection on the universal experiences of adolescence and the lasting impact of those formative years. Co-written by Lori McKenna, Neil Mason, and the late Andrew Dorff, the song delves into themes of self-identity and the challenges faced during youth. Jenckes was drawn to the song because it resonated deeply with his own life experiences, stating, “It was the first time that I had heard my story right in front of me so clearly.”
The track’s heartfelt lyrics and Jenckes’ soulful delivery create a compelling narrative that speaks to anyone who has navigated the complexities of growing up.