I Don't Even Know Your Name

Alan Jackson

About I Don't Even Know Your Name

"I Don't Even Know Your Name" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in May 1995 as the fifth and final single from his album Who I Am. It reached number-one on the U. S. Billboard country charts and on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was written by Jackson with Ron Jackson and Andy Lofton.


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Well I was sitting at a roadhouse down on Highway 41
You were wiping off some ketchup on a table that was done
I knew you didn't see me I was in a corner booth
Of course you weren't my waitress mine was missing her front tooth
So I flagged you down for coffee but I couldn't say a thing
But I'm in love with you baby and I don't even know your name.

I'm in love with you baby
I don't even know your name
I've never been too good at all those sexual games
So maybe it's just better if we leave it this way
I'm in love with you baby and I don't even know your name

So I ordered straight tequila a little courage in a shot
And I asked you for a date and then I asked to tie the knot
I got a little wasted
Yeah I went a little far
But I finally got to hug you when you helped me to my car
The last thing I remember I heard myself say
I'm in love with you baby and I don't even know your name

I'm in love with you baby
I don't even know your name
I've never been too good at all those sexual games
So maybe it's just better if we leave it this way
I'm in love with you baby and I don't even know your name

The next thing I remember I was hearing wedding bells
Standing by a women in a long white lacy veil
I raised the veil she smiled at me without her left front tooth
And I said where the Hell am I and just who the Hell are you?
She said I was your waitress
And our last name's now the same
'Cause I'm married to you baby and I don't even know your name

Yeah I'm married to a waitress
I don't even know her name
I've never been too good at all those sexual games
I never thought my love life would quite turn out this way
Hey I'm married to a waitress and I don't even know her name

Get me out of here!

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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: ALAN EUGENE JACKSON, ANDY LOFTIN, RON JACKSON

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"I Don't Even Know Your Name" is a song that was released in 1995 by popular country singer Alan Jackson.
Album Identity
This Jackson's song is part of the album titled "Who I Am."
Chart Success
It held the number one spot on the Billboard Country charts for a week in November 1995.
Songwriters
Alan Jackson is not only the performer but also the co-writer of the song. He wrote it with Ron Jackson and Andy Lofton.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Sherman Halsey, a well-known music video and television director.
Song Theme
This song is about a man who has fallen in love with a waitress, but he is so drunk that he can't even remember her name.
Unique Storyline
The song has a unique storyline where the character marries the waitress in a state of drunken oblivic, which is a deviation from conventional love songs.
Signature Track
"I Don't Even Know Your Name" is considered one of Alan Jackson's signature tracks due to its peculiar yet relatable story and catchy tune.
Song Duration
The running time of the song is 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Album Success
The album "Who I Am" that features this song was a great success and went on to be certified platinum four times.
Public Reception
The song was received well by both critics and the audience, further establishing Alan Jackson as a mainstay in country music.
Country Style
The song is a great example of Alan Jackson's traditional country style, with its simplistic narrative format and characteristic melody.
Live Performances
Alan Jackson often includes "I Don't Even Know Your Name" in his live performances and it continues to be a fan favorite.
Inspiration
Although it is not confirmed, some believe Jackson may have been inspired by his own experiences as a young man in Newnan, Georgia while writing this song.
Genre
"I Don't Even Know Your Name" is classified as a Country and Honky Tonk song.

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