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. The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart which is the first number 1 single Jason Aldean has ever had.
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.
Just Passing Through
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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I felt my eyes open up real slow
And I looked around making sure I hadn't checked out.
'Cause there was an angel lying next to me
And I figured heaven's where I must be
Oh but it was you and baby what else could I do.
In that bed I said a little prayer
It's your world and I'm just in it,
Ain't no other way to spin it.
Lucky me, just being there when I get to hold you.
Yeah, I'm just here to love you girl,
It's your world, and I'm just passing through.
I dig in my heels and try to slow this down,
I want my life to revolve around everything you do,
Aw but that's all up to you.
Everything good seems to go so fast
It's kinda like one big party crash,
You weren't counting on one day you're here and gone,
Baby all I wanna do is lay here and hope it all don't disappear.
It's your world and I'm just in it,
Ain't no other way to spin it.
Lucky me, just being there when I get to hold you.
Yeah, I'm just here to love you girl,
It's your world, and I'm just passing through.
It's your world and I'm just in it,
Ain't no other way to spin it.
Lucky me, just being there when I get to hold you.
Yeah, I'm just here to love you girl,
It's your world, and I'm just passing through.
I'm just here to love you girl,
It's your world and I'm just passing through.
The song "Just Passing Through" by Jason Aldean is a heartfelt ballad about love and living in the moment. Aldean describes waking up in the morning and feeling fortunate to be alive, with an angel lying beside him (presumably his wife or girlfriend). He contemplates his mortality and reflects on the preciousness of life, saying a little prayer for one more day.
Aldean then shifts his focus to the woman lying beside him, expressing his devotion to her and acknowledging that he is just a visitor in her world. He wants his life to revolve around her, but ultimately realizes that it is all up to her. He recognizes that life goes by quickly and that he wants to cherish every moment with her.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the message that the woman is the center of Aldean's world and he is just passing through. The song's lyrics are simple yet powerful, capturing the joy and transience of life and the importance of living in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear that rooster crowing down the road,
I woke up and heard the rooster crowing nearby.
I felt my eyes open up real slow
I opened my eyes slowly.
And I looked around making sure I hadn't checked out.
I checked my surroundings to make sure I was still alive.
'Cause there was an angel lying next to me
I saw a beautiful person sleeping next to me.
And I figured heaven's where I must be
I felt lucky to be in such a good place.
Oh but it was you and baby what else could I do.
I was grateful to be with you.
In that bed I said a little prayer
I expressed my gratitude through a small prayer.
For one more day I'm still here.
I was thankful for another day to be alive.
It's your world and I'm just in it,
Your life and happiness are my priority.
Ain't no other way to spin it.
That's the truth and nothing can change it.
Lucky me, just being there when I get to hold you.
I feel fortunate to be able to hold you.
Yeah, I'm just here to love you girl,
My purpose here is to love you.
It's your world, and I'm just passing through.
I know my part in your life is temporary.
I dig in my heels and try to slow this down,
I want time to go slower so I can spend more time with you.
I want my life to revolve around everything you do,
I want to be a part of your life and support everything you do.
Aw but that's all up to you.
I respect your choices and decisions.
Everything good seems to go so fast
Good times always seem to pass so quickly.
It's kinda like one big party crash,
Like a party that ends too soon.
You weren't counting on one day you're here and gone,
We don't always know how long we have together.
Baby all I wanna do is lay here and hope it all don't disappear.
I just want to enjoy this moment and hope it lasts.
I'm just here to love you girl,
I want to love and support you.
It's your world and I'm just passing through.
I understand that I am just a temporary presence in your life.
I'm just here to love you girl,
My priority is to love and cherish you.
It's your world and I'm just passing through.
I am just a visitor here for a short time, but I will always love you.
Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC
Written by: DAVID LEE MURPHY, KIM CHADWICK TRIBBLE
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