The song describes how the sight of his wife and two children is far better than anything including his "panoramic view" of his estate or "the paintings from the air, brushed by the hand of God." He also describes that after seeing the whole world, he "can't wait to get back home to the one He made for me."[2]
Music video
The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy, and premiered on CMT on May 25, 2003. It features the band playing on a front porch in the middle of a city.
Chart positions
"My Front Porch Looking In" debuted at number 48 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 15, 2003.