In 2023, he gained one of country music's crowning achievements when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Me And Jack
Jon Pardi Lyrics
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He said, "Jon, it's nice to meet you, my name is Jack"
We hung out all the time, we became good friends
We ran around, we hit the town every damn weekend
I started missin' work 'cause I was dog-tired
That boss man had enough and good ol' Jack got me fired
Me and Jack don't get along no more
He makes me do things I've never done before
He makes me cuss, he makes me fight
Don't know what I did last night
Should've left his ass at the liquor store
No, me and Jack don't get along no more
Saw the girl of my dreams and man, she made me nervous
So, I leaned on my buddy Jack 'cause he gave me the courage
I swept her off her feet, stole her heart and made her mine
She moved in and didn't like my friend Jack takin' all our time
She started gettin' jealous, said, "Jack's got to go"
He just wouldn't leave, so my girl hit the road
And me and Jack don't get along no more
He's high up on the shelf while I'm lyin' on the floor
He makes me do things I've never done before
He makes me cuss, he makes me fight
Don't know what I did last night
Should've left his ass at the liquor store
No, me and Jack don't get along no more
Oh no
Well, Jack got me in a trouble and I wound up in jail
So, I'm here doin' time 'cause he won't pay my bail
I'm gonna change my ways as soon as I get out
I'm headed for that liquor store to buy a fifth of Crown, 'cause
Me and Jack don't get along no more
He's high up on the shelf while I'm lyin' on the floor
He makes me do things I've never done before
He makes me cuss, he makes me fight
Don't know what I did last night
Should've left his ass at the liquor store
No, me and Jack don't get along no more
No, me and Jack don't get along no more
No, we don't
The song "Me and Jack" by Jon Pardi tells the story of a man's tumultuous relationship with alcohol, represented by his friend "Jack." At first, the singer and Jack have a great time together, going out on the weekends and causing trouble. However, as the song progresses, the singer begins to realize that his relationship with alcohol is causing problems in his personal and professional life. He misses work, loses his girlfriend due to her jealousy of his drinking, and even ends up in jail. The chorus emphasizes the strained relationship between the singer and alcohol, with Jack "high up on the shelf" while the singer lies on the floor, unable to control his actions while under the influence.
The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer is aware of the negative effects of his drinking but feels powerless to stop. He blames Jack for making him do things he wouldn't normally do, such as fighting or using foul language. The repeated phrase "me and Jack don't get along no more" suggests a sense of regret and frustration on the part of the singer, who appears to be trapped in a cycle of addiction.
Overall, "Me and Jack" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the toll it can take on a person's life. It is a reminder to listeners that sometimes the things that seem like fun and games can have serious consequences if taken too far.
Line by Line Meaning
Back when I was just eighteen, I met the man in black
When I was young, I met a wild and mysterious guy
He said, "Jon, it's nice to meet you, my name is Jack"
He introduced himself as Jack
We hung out all the time, we became good friends
We became inseparable buddies
We ran around, we hit the town every damn weekend
We had lots of fun, partying every weekend
I started missin' work 'cause I was dog-tired
I stopped showing up for work due to our late-night escapades
That boss man had enough and good ol' Jack got me fired
My boss fired me because I was always hanging out with Jack
Me and Jack don't get along no more
I'm no longer on good terms with Jack
He's high up on the shelf while I'm lyin' on the floor
I'm passed out on the floor, while Jack is on the shelf
He makes me do things I've never done before
Jack leads me to do new and wild things
He makes me cuss, he makes me fight
Jack brings out my violent side
Don't know what I did last night
I can't remember what happened last night
Should've left his ass at the liquor store
I should've never bought Jack from the liquor store
Saw the girl of my dreams and man, she made me nervous
I fell for a girl and got anxious around her
So, I leaned on my buddy Jack 'cause he gave me the courage
Jack helped me overcome my shyness and talk to her
I swept her off her feet, stole her heart and made her mine
I won her heart and we became a couple
She moved in and didn't like my friend Jack takin' all our time
She moved in with me, but didn't like how much time I spent with Jack
She started gettin' jealous, said, "Jack's got to go"
She became jealous and wanted me to get rid of Jack
He just wouldn't leave, so my girl hit the road
Jack refused to leave, so my girlfriend left me
Well, Jack got me in a trouble and I wound up in jail
Jack got me involved in a bad situation that landed me in jail
So, I'm here doin' time 'cause he won't pay my bail
I'm stuck in jail because Jack didn't help with my bail
I'm gonna change my ways as soon as I get out
I plan to reform and leave my wild ways upon my release
I'm headed for that liquor store to buy a fifth of Crown, 'cause
I'm going to buy some more liquor when I get out, because
No, we don't
Jack and I are no longer friends
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bart Butler, Jonathan Pardi, Luke Laird, Rhett Akins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GradySmith
Jon Pardi will not stop until fiddles are a normal part of country music again, and I, for one, APPRECIATE IT! (And the steel and real drums and guitar solo in this song too.) And holy crap, that accelerando at the end. So good.
@JustMiggie
This should be top comment
@donnamariepszoniak6101
Agreed Grady !!
@kimbasciano_
Grady Smith yes Grady!
@j.wilson1000
@@jmit3491 He didn't say part of traditional country music, he said "are a normal part of country music again."
@eloramaxwell7020
@@jmit3491 lol what are you talking about? Nobody even mentioned Bryan or any bfo country artist. You're causing an argument over nothing.
@amonaco11
No snaps, no claps... Just real, genuine music. Jon Pardi never disappoints. Can't wait for this album.
@MrScrubby55
Country music is Allowed to change but I feel like snaps and claps shouldn't be in it tho
@matthewacosta6430
Real instruments
@lpsglitterpaws8536
A Midland Pardi combo!! Let’s go!!