When you listen to “That’s Important to Me,” it feels like someone has pulled back the curtain on the most intimate corners of their heart. This song isn’t just about love or life; it’s about the tiny, sacred moments that hold everything together. Written and performed by Joey Feek of Joey + Rory, it’s a ballad that carries the weight of her deep love for family, her faith, and the values she cherished most.
The simplicity of the lyrics is what makes them so powerful. Joey sings about the quiet joys that define a life well-lived—watching the sunset, sharing a laugh, holding hands, and the sense of completeness found in loving someone deeply. It’s a celebration of gratitude, a reminder that happiness isn’t in the big, flashy moments but in the little ones we sometimes take for granted.
Musically, the song is as tender as its message. With a gentle melody and heartfelt delivery, it feels like sitting by a warm fire while someone whispers a story meant just for you. Joey’s voice, soft yet strong, carries an authenticity that’s impossible to fake. You can hear the love and conviction in every note, making this song not just an anthem of values but a deeply personal declaration.
When Joey’s life and career were tragically cut short, “That’s Important to Me” took on an even more profound meaning for fans. It stands as a testament to her spirit—a gentle yet unshakable force that reminds us to treasure what truly matters.
Listening to this song feels like being wrapped in a warm hug, a reminder to stop, breathe, and cherish the beauty around you. It’s not just a melody; it’s a mantra for anyone striving to live with purpose and love
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Lyrics
Not plannin’ my day around the T.V. set
Payin’ our bills and stayin’ out of debt
That’s important to me
That’s important to me
Openin’ the windows and lettin’ in air
Holdin’ hands when we’re sayin’ a prayer
That’s important to me
Yeah that’s important to me
Havin’ somebody to share my life
Loving my husband and bein’ a wife
And the very best mother I can be
That’s important to me
Tellin’ the truth and bein’ real
And feeding my family a home cooked meal
That’s important to me
That’s important to me
Plantin’ a garden and watchin’ it grow
Keepin’ it country on the radio
That’s important to me
Yeah that’s important to me
Always havin’ you to hold
Bein’ beside you when we grow old
And they’ll plant us ‘neath that big oak tree
That’s important to me
Always havin’ you to hold
Bein’ beside you when we grow old
And they’ll plant us ‘neath that big oak tree
Believin’ our dreams,
Still bein’ ourselves if we ever get there
That’s important to me
That’s important to me
Yeah, that’s important to me
Hm that’s important to me