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.
Walking Away
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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You start thinking this is more than what it really is
You're beginning to dream and maybe someday
You could be the angel that could make me change
But all I see is a storm that you'll get lost in
'Cause if it feels this good when we're just talkin'
You should be walking away, walking away
You don't know it but you oughta be walking away, walking away
From me baby
Instead of tryin' to save me
You oughta be walking away
You're standing there, in your party dress
And there ain't no doubt about it darlin' I'm impressed
But I see you and I know me
I'd say right now that I'm the last thing that you need
But girl don't get me wrong, I'd sure love to do this
But somewhere in my heart I know the truth is
You ought to be walking away, walking away
As far as you can go, as fast as you can
You don't know it but you oughta be walking away, walking away
From me baby
Instead of tryin' to save me
You oughta be walking away
You should be walking away, walking away
As far as you can go, as fast as you can
You don't know it but you oughta be walking away, walking away
From me baby
Instead of tryin' to save me
You oughta be walking away
In "Walking Away," Jason Aldean is singing to a woman he knows is falling for him but is encouraging her to walk away from him. The lyrics reveal that he knows he's not good for her and she would be better off not getting involved with him. He makes her laugh and tells her things that make her think their relationship is more than it really is. She begins to dream of being the one to make him change, but all he sees is a storm that she will get lost in. He's expressing how easy it is to fall for someone he can't offer anything long term.
The song's chorus is straightforward and repeated multiple times, "You should be walking away, walking away. As far as you can go, as fast as you can. You don't know it, but you ought to be walking away, walking away, from me, baby. Instead of trying to save me, you ought to be walking away." He wants her to leave and not stick around and try to “save” him or fall in love with him because he knows he can't give her what she deserves.
Overall, the lyrics speak about being upfront with oneself and being realistic about what we can offer to someone. The song reminds us that sometimes we have to be honest with ourselves and walk away from people we know we can't be with. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes the most loving thing we can do is to let someone go.
Line by Line Meaning
I make you laugh and tell you things
I am good at entertaining you with my interesting stories
You start thinking this is more than what it really is
You are mistaking our casual talks for a deep emotional connection
You're beginning to dream and maybe someday
You are fantasizing about changing me and being the reason for it
You could be the angel that could make me change
You believe that your love and affection will change the negative traits in me
But all I see is a storm that you'll get lost in
I see our relationship as a disaster waiting to happen that will hurt you
'Cause if it feels this good when we're just talkin'
The attraction we have is only fueled by the excitement of our conversations
You should be walking away, walking away
You should be leaving this situation and not trying to save me
As far as you can go, as fast as you can
You need to distance yourself from me as quickly as possible
Instead of tryin' to save me
Do not try to change me or save me from my own flaws
You're standing there, in your party dress
You look beautiful in your outfit and I am enjoying your company
And there ain't no doubt about it darlin' I'm impressed
I am impressed by your looks and demeanor
But I see you and I know me
I understand who you are and who I am in the context of our relationship
I'd say right now that I'm the last thing that you need
At this point in your life, I am not the one you need to be with
But girl don't get me wrong, I'd sure love to do this
I am still attracted to you and would enjoy taking things further
But somewhere in my heart I know the truth is
I know deep down that our relationship would not work out in the long run
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Written by: Craig David, Mark Hill
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