It's Just That Way
Alan Jackson
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That ol' sun comes up every mornin' And goes back down at the end of every day It's just that way Stars show up every evenin' Man in the moon comes out to play It's just that way And girl, lovin' you Is something I was born to do It's just that way The ocean's wet, the desert's dry Don't ask me why, 'cause I can't say It's just that way As sure as the world keeps turnin' My love for you will never change Oh, it's just that way And girl, lovin' you Is something I was born to do It's just that way And girl, lovin' you Is something I was born to do It's just that way That ol' sun comes up every mornin' It's just that way
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Written by: KEITH STEGALL, KYLIE MAREE SACKLEY, VICKY LYNN MCGEHEE
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10 facts about this song
Song Release and Ranking"It's Just That Way" is a song by a popular American Country Music artist, Alan Jackson. It was released in January 2010 as the lead-off single from his album titled "Freight Train."
- The song was a hit on the charts, reaching No.6 on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Songs.
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Song WritersThe song was not self-written by Jackson. Instead, it was composed by a team of three songwriters – Vicky McGehee, Kylie Sackley, and American singer-songwriter Keith Stegall.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song "It's Just That Way" was filmed in black and white and was directed by Steven Goldmann. The video includes vintage clips featuring Jackson playing his guitar and singing.
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Song Length & GenreThe runtime of "It's Just That Way" is just over 3 minutes. The song encompasses traditional country elements, with a melody that features fiddles and steel guitar.
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Song InterpretationLyrically, the song is about acceptance, understanding that some things in life are just the way they are and cannot be changed, which is reflected in the title of the song, and is a common theme in country music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics had mixed reviews about the song. While some praised Jackson for sticking to his traditional country roots, others stated they expected more out of a lead single, especially given Alan's previous success.
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Song ProductionKeith Stegall, one of the co-writers of the song and a long-time collaborator with Alan Jackson, was also involved in the production of "It's Just That Way". He has worked as a producer for many of Jackson's albums.
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About Alan JacksonAlan Jackson is one of the most celebrated artists in Country Music. He is known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds in his music. His contributions to the music industry have earned him numerous awards, including several Grammy Awards.
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Album Success"It's Just That Way" is included in Jackson’s album 'Freight Train' which debuted at No.2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and No.7 on the Billboard 200.
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Jackson's Single Release History"It's Just That Way" was Alan Jackson's first single of the 2010s decade. Previously, he released multiple chart-topping singles in the 1990s and 2000s, making him a stalwart of country music.
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