Tattoos on This Town
Jason Aldean
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There's still black marks on that county road, Where we drag raced our pick ups, and Mustangs And weathered on the summer rain And to this day up on that overpass, Even underneath the new paint, You can still see, "Allie will you marry me?" Take a ride, look around And there ain't no doubt It sure left it's mark on us, we sure left our mark on it We let the world know we were here, with everything we did We laid a lotta memories down, like tattoo's on this town There's still a rope burn on that old branch, That hangs over the river, I still got the scar From swinging out a little too far There ain't a corner of this hallowed ground, That we ain't laughed or cried on, it's where we loved, Lived and learned a lotta stuff It's everything we're made of It sure left it's mark on us, we sure left our mark on it We let the world know we were here, with everything we did We laid a lotta memories down, like tattoo's on this town Like tattoo's on this town Everywhere, it's where we are It gets me right, in my heart It sure left it's mark on us, we sure left our mark on it We let the world know we were here, with everything we did We laid a lotta memories down, But we'll always be hangin' round, like tattoo's on this town Like tattoo's on this town
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Written by: NEIL THRASHER, MICHAEL WILLIAM DULANEY, WENDELL LEE MOBLEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Tattoos on This Town" is a song recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in September 2011 as the fourth single from his fourth studio album "My Kinda Party".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its crossover popularity.
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Song CompositionIt was written by Michael Dulaney, Wendell Mobley, and Neil Thrasher. The song uses the idea of tattoos to paint a picture of memories left behind in a small town.
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Award NominationsIn 2012, "Tattoos on This Town" was nominated for Video of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tattoos on This Town" was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered in September 2011. The video interweaves images of Aldean performing the song in a warehouse with a narrative showing a young couple's journey through life and loss.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Aldean's vocal performance on the song, noting that it showcased a softer, more sentimental side to the often rocking country star.
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Pop-culture InflunceThe song has been covered by various artists and has been used in multiple popular country cover compilations.
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Prominent Theme"Tattoos on This Town" is notable for its thematic exploration of nostalgia and the impact of memories and experiences, which is a common theme in country music but handled in a unique way through the metaphor of a town being 'tattooed' with these memories.
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Album SuccessThe album "My Kinda Party" that "Tattoos on This Town" is part of was a huge success. It was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was the best-selling country album of 2011.
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Personal ImportanceJason Aldean has often mentioned in interviews that "Tattoos on This Town" is one of his favorite songs to perform live, due to its powerful storytelling and emotional resonance with fans.
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