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.
The Only Way I Know
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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Where they hit it hard 'til the sun goes down
Nobody really seemed to care
That we were living in the middle of nowhere
We just figured that's how it was
And everybody else was just like us
Soaking in the rain baking in the sun
Don't quit 'til the job gets done
That's the only way I know
Don't stop 'til everything's gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don't back up, don't back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don't show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can't dig no more
That's the only way I know
That old red dirt, the first thing you learn
Is you don't get nothing that you don't earn
Humble pride that I grew up on
You find out just how bad you want it
Sun in our eyes backs to the fences
We didn't know the odds were against us
Hit the wall smoking and spinning
Still wasn't thinking 'bout nothing but winning
That's the only way I know
Don't stop 'til everything's gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don't back up, don't back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don't show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can't dig no more
That's the only way I know
Maybe there's another path that
Will get you there a little bit faster,
But I'm sticking with the one inside of me.
That's the only way I know
Don't stop 'til everything's gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don't back up, don't back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don't show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can't dig no more
That's the only way I...
That's the only way I know
Don't stop 'til everything's gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don't back up, don't back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired, you don't show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can't dig no more
That's the only way I know
That's the only way I know
That's the only way I know
The only way I know
The lyrics in Jason Aldean's song "The Only Way I Know" depict life in rural America, specifically one of those old farm towns where hard work was the only path to success. Aldean describes the humble pride he grew up with and how they never let the odds against them get in the way of accomplishing their goals. He highlights the importance of perseverance and never giving up, even when things get tough.
The chorus emphasizes this point by encouraging the listener to keep pushing forward, full throttle, without any hesitation or backing down. The idea of "digging a little deeper" when you think you can't go any further is a metaphor for going beyond your limits and pushing yourself to achieve greatness. Aldean sees this as the only way to succeed and reach your goals, even if there is an easier or faster path to take.
Overall, the song's message is one of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to work hard and never give up, even when it seems like the odds are against you. This is a reminder that success isn't always handed to us on a silver platter, but rather requires hard work and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I grew up in one of them old farm towns
I was raised in a rustic settlement surrounded by fields and farmland
Where they hit it hard 'til the sun goes down
We worked tirelessly until the day's end
Nobody really seemed to care
No one paid much attention to our existence
That we were living in the middle of nowhere
We thought of our hometown as being in the middle of nowhere
We just figured that's how it was
It never occurred to us that life could be different elsewhere
And everybody else was just like us
People around us had the same mentality and lifestyle
Soaking in the rain baking in the sun
We continued to work come rain or shine
Don't quit 'til the job gets done
We persevered until our tasks were complete
That's the only way I know
This is the only approach to life that I've been accustomed to
Don't stop 'til everything's gone
I don't stop until I've achieved everything I desire
Straight ahead, never turn round
I remain focused on my goals and don't allow distractions to cloud my judgement
Don't back up, don't back down
I am relentless in my pursuit and refusal to give up or step back
Full throttle, wide open
I put my all into everything I do
You get tired and you don't show it
Even when exhausted, I continue to push on and not complain
Dig a little deeper when you think you can't dig no more
I muster up additional strength when I believe I've reached my limit
That old red dirt, the first thing you learn
Growing up, I learned that hard work is the foundation of success
Is you don't get nothing that you don't earn
I understand that rewards come from putting in effort and dedication
Humble pride that I grew up on
I was taught the value of modesty and hard work from my upbringing
You find out just how bad you want it
Through striving for success, I realized how much I truly desired it
Sun in our eyes backs to the fences
We faced numerous obstacles, but remained determined to overcome them
We didn't know the odds were against us
We remained blissfully unaware of the difficulties we faced
Hit the wall smoking and spinning
We encountered obstacles that we almost couldn't overcome
Still wasn't thinking 'bout nothing but winning
Our focus was solely on victory, despite the challenges we faced
Maybe there's another path that
There may be alternative paths to success
Will get you there a little bit faster
Other approaches may be more efficient
But I'm sticking with the one inside of me
However, I prefer to adhere to the approach that has worked for me so far
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN HAYSLIP, DAVID LEE MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@greenfox6475
Well, I grew up in one of them old farm towns
Where they hit it hard 'til the sun goes down
Nobody really seemed to care
That we were living in the middle of nowhere
We just figured that’s how it was
And everybody else was just like us
Soaking in the rain baking in the sun
Don’t quit 'til the job gets done
That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I know
That old red dirt ‒ the first thing you learn
Is you don’t get nothing that you don’t earn
Humble pride that I grew up on
You find out just how bad you want it
Sun in our eyes backs to the fences
We didn’t know the odds were against us
Hit the wall smoking and spinning
Still wasn’t thinking ‘bout nothing but winning
That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I know
Maybe there’s another path that'll
Get you there a little bit faster
But I’m sticking with the one inside of me
That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I...
That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired, you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I know
That’s the only way I know
That’s the only way I know
The only way I know
@p.aaronjones4174
Many years later this song don't get old.
@jesusmalverde5064
Hell yeah 👍, I put this song on blast in the connex about 5 minutes before we start. My dudes are slow to roll in the morning but this is one of my go to songs for getting them woke up.
@michaelbickerdike1474
This song is about the dumbest song ever. lol
@pattyrice2683
Three of my favorites country singers all-in-one song what a great song and a great job
@user-wn5ig1xr4d
That's how I was raised . Thank God for my mom and dad who taught me good values to live by ❤
@thundertv1431
Jason Aldean sings the most badass songs of all time in country music history
@fiveninegarage
J CityTV nah
@rbmnrailfan2102
hell ya brother
@rana5974
Amen
@hu4l.117
Lets not forget about Chris LeDoux...💕🤙