In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
Can't Be Replaced
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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I left it on the bleachers that Friday night
Felt so cool in the stone-washed fade
There's just some things that can't be replaced
That runaround freedom summer eighty-nine
Spinnin' that bottle on a lot of first times
It was all summed up on a Memorex mixtape
There's just some things that can't be replaced
Woah, it don't matter how hard you try
Woah, all the money in the world won't ever buy
What you miss, what you want back
It'd be nice, but life don't work like that
You can get damn close, but it won't ever be the same
There's just some things that can't be replaced
There's just some things that can't be replaced
Sediment hay, and a heart of gold
Chevy Cavalier on an old back-road
A boot's farm kiss that I still taste
There's just some things that can't be replaced
Woah, no matter how hard you try
Woah, all the money in the world won't ever buy
What you miss, what you want back
It'd be nice, but life don't work like that
You can get damn close, but it won't ever be the same
There's just some things that can't be replaced
Woah
For fifteen years right by my side
From a single man to three kids and a wife
Friends come and go, but when it comes to Jake
There's just some things that can't be replaced
Woah, no matter how hard you try
Woah, all the money in the world won't ever buy
What you miss, what you want back
It'd be nice, but life don't work like that
You can get damn close, but it won't ever be the same
There's just some things that can't be replaced
There's just some things that can't be replaced
Woah (woah)
The opening verse of Dierks Bentley's song "Can't Be Replaced" discusses memories and possessions that cannot be substituted or replicated, no matter how hard you try. While the lyrics discuss a few specific items, such as a Levi jacket, it seems that the point of the song is more about the intangible things in life that hold meaning and significance. The reminiscing about summers, crushes, and first experiences all contribute to the idea that some moments in life are so special, they are impossible to recreate or replace.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more focused on relationships with people. The singer mentions his friend Jake, who has been by his side for 15 years, and references the importance of his family. The message becomes clearer as the song goes on: while we might want to hold onto certain things or recreate moments from the past, it's the people in our lives who truly cannot be replaced.
Overall, "Can't Be Replaced" feels like a bittersweet meditation on nostalgia, loss, and the importance of cherishing what we have in the present. The song suggests that while we might wish we could go back and relive certain moments, it's important to focus on the people and connections that endure through time.
Line by Line Meaning
Levi jacket broken in just right
The Levi jacket is perfectly worn in and is a unique representation of a special time in the singer's life
I left it on the bleachers that Friday night
The singer lost the meaningful Levi jacket, which held memories from that special time, and can't be replaced
Felt so cool in the stone-washed fade
The singer was proud to wear the jacket as it represented a part of their style and identity
There's just some things that can't be replaced
The artist reflects on how certain memories or moments can't be replicated or substituted for, even with wealth or effort
That runaround freedom summer eighty-nine
The artist recalls a summer in their younger years where they experienced a sense of freedom and excitement
Spinnin' that bottle on a lot of first times
The singer experienced many firsts during that memorable summer, such as playing spin-the-bottle
It was all summed up on a Memorex mixtape
The singer created a mixtape that captured the essence and memories of that special time
Woah, it don't matter how hard you try
The artist emphasizes that even with significant effort, some things can't be repeated or regained
All the money in the world won't ever buy
The artist recognizes that monetary wealth cannot substitute for personal memories and emotions
There's just some things that can't be replaced
The artist emphasizes again how certain memories, moments, or people can't be substituted or replaced
Sediment hay, and a heart of gold
The singer recalls someone special who embodied kindness and authenticity, represented by a farm with hay and a pure heart
Chevy Cavalier on an old back-road
The artist recalls a specific car and road that hold meaningful memories
A boot's farm kiss that I still taste
The singer recalls a romantic moment on a farm, represented by a lingering taste
For fifteen years right by my side
The singer reflects on a loyal and meaningful friend who has been present for over a decade
From a single man to three kids and a wife
The singer highlights how their life has changed over the years, but this particular friend has remained constant
Friends come and go, but when it comes to Jake
The artist recognizes that relationships may change over time, but Jake's friendship has remained steadfast
Woah
An emphatic underline to the idea that some things are irreplaceable
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dierks Bentley, Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sharmak-823
The only way a dog can break your heart is by saying goodbye π€ rip Simon βΉοΈ
@stephenkinder4466
Just lost my buddy of 12 years. Got my little guy when I was 16 and moving out of my parents home. He was and will always be my best buddy. Love you little man β€οΈ
@shoosta20
Man this song brought me back to 2020 when I lost my Dad to colon cancer, my wife to breast cancer, and my father in law to a heart attack. Miss them all more than words can express except βThereβs Just Some Things That Canβt Be Replacedβ
@abuhassan6688
Iβm sorry π’
@duster15670
So sorry on your major losses in life....I lost father in law 2 years ago and brother in law a year ago and now my Mum just told she has terminal bowel cancer she's already not well so haven't got too long with her and this song will help me and played so much, the tears will flow but also help me...
@MrHumpah12
Just lost my dog named jake last week. I too had him for 15 years. He stuck closer than most people in my life. He was there through many rough times...in my case from a single man to a house and a wife. I will always have a place for my buddy
@MrHumpah12
And now 2 kids lol
@duster15670
Just lost my mum 2 days ago....Knew i would need this song from my favorite singer before she went...playing it now... RIP Mum..love you πͺ πΉx
@againstthepoints9486
I just lost my sweet beagle-mix Skittles two days ago at the age of 16. She was my best friend and we literally grew up together. A part of me died with her. This is an unbearable pain. I will always love you, baby girl. You stole my heart and never gave it back. β€οΈ youβre gonna live forever in me
@reinehumeny8698
Jake was loved by the Bentley family AND the rest of the world. Thanks for sharing him. He's not gone - he's just everywhere now! Our animal family is so important.