Since 2005, Aldean has been signed to Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released 11 albums and 40 singles. His 2010 album, My Kinda Party, is certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2012 album Night Train is certified double-platinum, while his 2005 self-titled debut, 2007 album Relentless, 2009 album Wide Open, 2014 album Old Boots, New Dirt are all certified platinum. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations throughout his career, twice for Best Country Album.
On July 23, 2021, Aldean released the single "If I Didn't Love You", featuring Carrie Underwood. It was the leadoff single to his tenth studio album, a double album project entitled Macon, Georgia. The first half, Macon, was released on November 12, 2021.
On January 14, 2022, "Trouble with a Heartbreak" was released as the album's second single and is the leadoff single to the second half of the album, Georgia, which was released on April 22, 2022.
On March 25, 2022, Aldean and Brantley Gilbert released the single "Rolex® on a Redneck".
On June 13th, 2022 Aldean released the single "That's What Tequila Does" to country radio ,from the double album "Macon, Georgia".
In 2023, Aldean sparked controversy as his song "Try That In A Small Town" as well as its music video attacked the Black Lives Matter movement and promoted guns. Both have been criticized as racist and for allegedly promoting gun violence. Aldean has denied the allegations. CMT later pulled the music video for the song in response to these allegations. The music video was also shot at the site of the lynching of black man Henry Choate in 1927, leading to accusations of Aldean supporting lynchings. Aldean has also denied these allegations. After the song's peak position on the Hot 100 was revealed, several allegations of chart fixing and payola were made against Aldean as his song has chart well higher than the final chart projections from 2 days before it was revealed.
On August 24, 2023, Aldean announced his eleventh album Highway Desperado, which was released on November 3, 2023, and released the song "Let Your Boys Be Country" the following day.
It Ain't Easy
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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Don't really know where it's gonna go
Seems like trouble's my best friend
Soon as I get out, I'm back in again
It's a wonder, I ain't all alone
'Cause it ain't easy
No, it ain't easy
Lovin' me
Don't know why I do the things I do
Must be I love to light the fuse
Stand back and watch it crash and burn
And turn into ash
Just like it ain't nothing
She ain't something I can lose
'Cause it ain't easy
No, it ain't easy
It ain't easy
Lovin' me
She's the brick by brick that built this house
Without her it would all fall down
Somehow she finds the faith and the strength to believe
Don't know why she sticks around
'Cause it ain't easy
No, it ain't easy
It ain't easy
Lovin' me
'Cause it ain't easy
No, it ain't easy
It ain't easy
Lovin' me
The song "It Ain't Easy" by Jason Aldean is a ballad about the singer's self-destructive tendencies and the woman who loves and supports him despite them. Throughout the verses, Aldean sings about his personal struggles and the consequences they have on his relationships, admitting that his tendency to self-sabotage has led to a string of failed connections. He laments that he cannot explain why he does the things he does, but suggests that he gets some sort of satisfaction out of causing chaos and watching everything burn to the ground. Despite all this, the chorus serves as a reminder that this woman is still sticking around, even though it's no easy feat to try and love someone who seems to be constantly in turmoil.
Overall, "It Ain't Easy" is a melancholic and self-aware ode to the difficulty of loving someone who is struggling with their own demons. The song paints a picture of someone who is aware of their own flaws and destructive tendencies but nonetheless feels powerless to change them. It's a heartbreaking examination of the human experience, and a reminder that love isn't always easy.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a hard line, winding road
I am on a difficult and uncertain path with many twists and turns.
Don't really know where it's gonna go
I am unsure of where my path will lead me.
Seems like trouble's my best friend
I often encounter difficulties and problems in my life.
Soon as I get out, I'm back in again
Just as soon as I overcome one obstacle, I am faced with another challenge.
It's a wonder, I ain't all alone
I am surprised that I have anyone in my life given the challenges I face.
'Cause it ain't easy
My life is not simple and straightforward.
No, it ain't easy
It is definitely not easy.
It ain't easy
My life is full of difficulties and challenges.
Lovin' me
It is hard for anyone to care for me given the challenges I bring into their life.
Don't know why I do the things I do
I am baffled by my own behavior and choices.
Must be I love to light the fuse
Perhaps, I am drawn to risky behavior or confrontation.
Stand back and watch it crash and burn
I often observe the fallout from my poor decisions without taking responsibility.
And turn into ash
My choices often have destructive consequences.
Just like it ain't nothing
I often minimize or ignore the severity of the problems I create.
She ain't something I can lose
The person who loves me is too valuable to lose.
'Cause it ain't easy
My life is difficult and challenging.
No, it ain't easy
It is definitely not easy.
It ain't easy
My life is full of challenges.
Lovin' me
It is difficult for anyone to care for me given the problems I bring into their life.
She's the brick by brick that built this house
The person who loves me has been instrumental in building my life.
Without her it would all fall down
My life would collapse without her support and love.
Somehow she finds the faith and the strength to believe
The person who loves me has an unwavering faith and strength to support me despite my challenges.
Don't know why she sticks around
I am unsure why someone would choose to continue loving me given the difficulties of my life.
'Cause it ain't easy
My life is difficult and challenging.
No, it ain't easy
It is definitely not easy.
It ain't easy
My life is full of challenges.
Lovin' me
It is difficult for anyone to care for me given the problems I bring into their life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN WEAVER, CAITLYN ELIZABETH SMITH, JON CLIFTON MABE
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