Jackson was born to Joseph Eugene Jackson and Ruth Musick in Newnan, Georgia, and has four older siblings. As a youth, Jackson listened primarily to gospel music. Otherwise he was not a major music fan. However, a friend of his introduced him to the music of Gene Watson, John Anderson and Hank Williams Jr. Jackson attended the local Elm Street Elementary and Newnan High School, starting a band after high school. After a time, he and his wife of six years, Denise Jackson, moved from Newnan to Nashville where Jackson hoped to pursue music full-time.
Jackson sang in church as a child. He, his father, mother, and four sisters lived in a small home. At one point, his bed was in the hallway for lack of room. His mother lives in the home to this day. His first job, at 12, was in a shoe store. He wrote his first song in 1983.
In Tennessee, Jackson got a job in The Nashville Network's mailroom. Denise got him connected to Glen Campbell, who helped him jumpstart his career. Jackson eventually signed with Arista.
His first album, 1989's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 album, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a success, spawning five major singles. Also in 1992, Randy Travis charted three singles co-written by Jackson: "Forever Together", "Better Class of Losers", and "I'd Surrender All". Conversely, Travis co-wrote Jackson's single "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)".
In 1994 Jackson left his management company, Ten Ten Management, which had overseen his career up to that point, and switched to Gary Overton.
It was around this time that Jackson began also gaining fame for his song-writing skills. Other country music artists who have charted with songs co-written by Jackson, including Clay Walker ("If I Could Make a Living"), Chely Wright ("Till I Was Loved By You")[5] and Faith Hill ("I Can't Do That Anymore").
His first album, 1990's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 release, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a smash success, spawning five major singles with "Chattahoochee" being the most enduring and successful. After a few more hit albums, Jackson again rocketed to fame with "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," a song about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which became a hit single and briefly propelled him into the mainstream spotlight; the song was even the subject of parody on the popular animated series South Park, in the episode A Ladder To Heaven.
The Long Way To Go Songfacts states that on January 20, 2011 Alan Jackson and his record label, Sony, parted ways after over 20 years. Three months later a new joint venture between Capitol's EMI Records Nashville and ACR (Alan's Country Records) was announced. His debut single from the new deal was Long Way To Go, which was shipped to Country radio on June 13, 2011.
Although Jackson has been characterized as a "hat act", his influences go deep into the roots of country music and his songs have been recorded by some of the greats like Charley Pride, who recorded "Here In The Real World". He has sung with George Jones on the award-winning "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair". His sense of humor comes through in "Gone Country" with the satirical description of the wannabes who cynically jumped on the country music bandwagon in the 1990s: "Everybody's gone country/Yeah we've gone country/The whole world's gone country."
He has been credited for popularizing a Neotraditional Country sound.
Someday
Alan Jackson Lyrics
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I can't take this heartache anymore
She said don't tell me lies and try to please me
I've heard it all so many times before
And I took her by the arm and said don't leave me
There's nothin' in this world I wouldn't do
Just give me time I'll be the man you've needed
And I said someday
I'll get my life straight
And she said it's too late
What's done is done
And I told her someday
She said I can't wait
'Cause sometimes someday just never comes
She said all I've ever wanted was to love you
And somewhere deep inside me I still do
But now I think it's time I stopped believin'
'Cause I'm never gonna see a change in you
And I said someday
I'll get my life straight
And she said it's too late
What's done is done
And I told her someday
She said I can't wait
'Cause sometimes someday just never comes
Sometimes someday just never comes
The lyrics of Alan Jackson's song Someday delve into the theme of regret in a past relationship. The opening lines see the singer's partner expressing her decision to end their relationship after being hurt repeatedly. She doesn't want to hear any excuses or lies from him anymore. The singer, still in love with her, pleads with her not to leave and promises to become the man she needs, but she is tired of waiting for him to change. Jackson uses the phrase "what's done is done" to show that the damage is already done, and it's too late to fix things. The chorus emphasizes this regretful feeling by saying, "Sometimes, someday just never comes." The singer accepts that he has missed his chance with this woman he loved, leaving him feeling lonely and crestfallen.
The song's overall message is about missed opportunities and the importance of taking action in the present moment. The singer has a real chance to make amends with his partner, but time quickly runs out. Jackson's storytelling ability makes the song all the more poignant by highlighting the reality that many people go through in their romantic relationships. The slow tempo of the melody compliments the heart-wrenching lyrics to create a sorrowful mood that's likely to resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
She looked me in the eye and said it's over
She ended their relationship by speaking to him directly.
I can't take this heartache anymore
She can no longer bear the emotional pain caused by their relationship.
She said don't tell me lies and try to please me
She demanded honesty from him and didn't want to be manipulated by empty promises.
I've heard it all so many times before
She has been deceived and disappointed by him repeatedly in the past.
And I took her by the arm and said don't leave me
He tried to physically stop her from leaving because he did not want to lose her.
There's nothin' in this world I wouldn't do
He promised to do anything to win her back and keep their relationship alive.
Just give me time I'll be the man you've needed
He pleaded for her to give him another chance and promised to change his ways for the better.
She said I wish that I could take that for the truth
She wanted to believe him and his promises, but she has been let down by him before.
And I said someday
I'll get my life straight
And she said it's too late
What's done is done
He hoped to change for the better and fix their relationship, but she has already given up on him and their relationship is over.
And I told her someday
She said I can't wait
'Cause sometimes someday just never comes
Sometimes someday just never comes
He tried to convince her to wait for him to change, but she said she couldn't wait because sometimes people never change and things never work out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL JACKSON, JIM MCBRIDE
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@laurettemaunder5037
I am 80 years old, and have been listening to Alan sing for more than thirty years. Love this soft spoken gentleman with his easy smile and a song in his heart along with his love for God.
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@saisloma2945
I also have listened to Alan's country music for at least 3 decades...his beautiful soft spoken flannel sounding voice...God Bless...
@neilblackwell6302
Iv 34 and been listening to him since I was 4yrs old living legend in my eyes
@user-wg9jm5eu9z
My mother loved this song...Sadly because she spent her whole life/marriage waiting for my father to change and become the man she knew he was capable of being...It wasn't until she was dying that I got to see the man he truly was...He was a miserable husband but was a great provider for his children and never left her side as she left this world and for that I am forever grateful!
@cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥
@tattooed_countryboy
Sorry for your loss, sending prayers for your family and yourself. Stay blessed 🙏🏼
@krn2683
Man I'm sorry. I lost my dad in March and I know how hard it is.