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.
Why?
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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I'm sorry for acting that way
I didn't really mean to make you cry
Oh baby, sometimes I wonder why
Does it always have to come down
To you leaving
Before I'll say "I love you"
That cut the deepest
When I know how much it hurts you
Oh baby why, do I do that to you
I know I'd never let you walk away
So why do I push you 'til you break
And why are you always on the verge of good-bye
Before I'll show you how I really feel inside
Does it always have to come down
To you leaving
Before I'll say "I love you"
Why do I always use the words
That cut the deepest
When I know how much it hurts you
Oh baby why, do I do that to you
Why do I always use the words that cut the deepest
When I know how much it hurts you
Oh baby why, do I do that to you
Why do I do that to you
In Jason Aldean's song "Why," the singer is apologizing to their significant other for their hurtful behavior. The singer is regretful for the way they acted and is seeking to understand why they continue to cause pain in their relationship. The singer reflects on their tendency to use hurtful words and to push their partner away, even though deep down they know they truly love them. The song is a representation of the struggle we all face in relationships - the inability to fully express our emotions and the fear of vulnerability that comes with it.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, "Why do I always use the words that cut the deepest, when I know how much it hurts you?" This line is the crux of the song, and it portrays the singer's deep sense of remorse for the pain they've caused their partner. The singer questions why they continue to use hurtful language when they know that it will only drive their partner further away. The song is a powerful representation of the internal struggle we all face in relationships - the push-pull between our desire for connection and our fear of vulnerability.
Overall, "Why" is a heartfelt track that explores the complexities of relationships. Through the use of relatable lyrics and a catchy melody, Jason Aldean captures the universal experience of love and loss, and reminds us all of the importance of communication and vulnerability in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's three A.M. and I finally say
After a long time, at an odd hour, I finally apologize
I'm sorry for acting that way
Regretful of the behavior that has hurt you
I didn't really mean to make you cry
Intention was not to hurt or bring tears to your eyes
Oh baby, sometimes I wonder why
Reflection on one's behavior makes one question their own reasons
Does it always have to come down to you leaving
The relationship deteriorates to the point of one considering the end
Before I'll say "I love you"
Confession of love withheld until the last moment
Why do I always use the words that cut the deepest
The worst, most hurtful language is what's often used
When I know how much it hurts you
Full understanding of the pain inflicted on the other person
Oh baby why, do I do that to you
Asking oneself why they cause so much pain and heartache
I know I'd never let you walk away
The promise of not letting the other person go
So why do I push you 'til you break
Despite knowing they wouldn't leave, actions cause immense strain leading to emotional breakdown
And why are you always on the verge of good-bye
The other person is constantly considering leaving
Before I'll show you how I really feel inside
Opening up and revealing true emotions only when faced with the possibility of losing the other person
Why do I always use the words that cut the deepest
Repeated questioning of hurting someone they love
When I know how much it hurts you
Repeated acknowledgement of the pain inflicted
Oh baby why, do I do that to you
Continued questioning of own actions leading to hurt and pain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHANNON BROWN, ED HILL, SHAYE SMITH
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Just College
It's 3 a.m. and I finally say
I'm sorry for actin' that way
I didn't really mean to make you cry
Oh baby, sometimes I wonder why
Does it always have to come down to you leavin'
Before I say I love you?
And why do I always use the words that cut the deepest
When I know how much it hurts you?
Oh baby why do I do that to you?
I know I'd never let you walk away
So why do I push you 'til you break?
And why are you always on the verge of good-bye
Before I'll show you how I really feel inside?
Why does it always have to come down to you leavin'
Before I say I love you?
And why do I always use the words that cut the deepest
When I know how much it hurts you?
Oh baby why do I do that to you?
Why do I do that to you?
Why do I always use the words that cut the deepest
When I know how much it hurts you?
Oh baby why do I do that to you?
Why do I do that to you?
Brooke Washor
Can never go wrong with some ole school Jason Aldean ❤️
shelby skinner
kiss tomorrow goodbye
esmeralda camarillo
Brooke Washor so true
Noemi Garcia Fraire
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Crystal Thompson
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michelle curry
There are so many country songs that are helping me right now, in rehab, sober for 25 days now, and alone, left a 9 year relationship because of addiction. But all I can do...and hope things just get better for me. Finding myself again after the struggle of addiction and being abused, when I know I am beautiful, loving, fun, smart- basically just forgot all these things....
Branded427Life
Hope your still sober and found yourself
private
Stop the drugs...I smoked cigarettes for 20 years and I just quit...bec im HIV positive and if I didnt it would kill me...so point is a drug habit is not that hard to quit some of us like HIV positive people are fighting to stay alive and just see there kids grow...so stop the drugs...relax and keep in mind some things and some people have it really hard...
Jason Aldean
Wow good to hear that from you thanks love and support
Jason Aldean
@Melissa Ann Moore hello how are you doing are you a good fan of mine ?