The Only Way I Know

Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Luke Bryan

About The Only Way I Know

"The Only Way I Know" is a song written by David Lee Murphy and Ben Hayslip and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church as duets. It was released in November 2012 as the second single from Aldean's 2012 album Night Train.


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Well, I grew up in one of them old farm towns
Where they hit it hard 'til the sun goes down
Nobody really seemed to care
That we were living in the middle of nowhere
We just figured that’s how it was
And everybody else was just like us
Soaking in the rain baking in the sun
Don’t quit 'til the job gets done

That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I know

That old red dirt, the first thing you learn
Is you don’t get nothing that you don’t earn
Humble pride that I grew up on
You find out just how bad you want it
Sun in our eyes backs to the fences
We didn’t know the odds were against us
Hit the wall smoking and spinning
Still wasn’t thinking ‘bout nothing but winning

That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I know

Maybe there’s another path that
Will get you there a little bit faster,
But I’m sticking with the one inside of me.

That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired and you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I...

That’s the only way I know
Don’t stop 'til everything’s gone
Straight ahead, never turn round
Don’t back up, don’t back down
Full throttle, wide open
You get tired, you don’t show it
Dig a little deeper when you think you can’t dig no more
That’s the only way I know

That's the only way I know

That's the only way I know

The only way I know

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Jason Aldean

Jason Aldine Williams (born February 28, 1977) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released five albums and sixteen singles. His 2010 album My Kinda Party is certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), while his 2005 self-titled debut, 2007 album Relentless and 2009 album Wide Open are all certified platinum. Of his singles, eight have reached the number one position on the Hot Country Songs charts: "Why", "She's Country", "Big Green Tractor", "The Truth", "Don't You Wanna Stay" (a duet with Kelly Clarkson), "Dirt Road Anthem", "Fly Over States", and "Take a Little Ride". Seven more … more »

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Written by: BEN HAYSLIP, DAVID LEE MURPHY

Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Artist Information
"The Only Way I Know" is a song recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean.
Album Details
The song comes from Aldean's fifth studio album, "Night Train," released in 2012.
Collaborators
"The Only Way I Know" features fellow country stars Luke Bryan and Eric Church.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Country Airplay chart.
Genre
The song falls under the Country and Country rock genres.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is three minutes and thirteen seconds (3:13).
Credits
The song was written by David Lee Murphy and Ben Hayslip.
Album Success
Jason's "Night Train" album was a great success, it debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart.
Award Nominations
"The Only Way I Know" was nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Official Video
The song's official music video, directed by Wes Edwards, features Aldean, Bryan, and Church performing the song at a live concert.
Positive Reception
Critics have praised the song for its strong country sound and the collaboration between Aldean, Bryan, and Church.
Sales and Certifications
As of 2013, the song has sold over 1 million digital copies in the United States, earning a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Message of the Song
"The Only Way I Know" is a strong anthem about working hard, no matter what. The lyrics suggest that the only way to go forward is to keep pushing.
Addressing Fan Bases
The collaboration between the three artists in this song was a successful strategy to address the fan bases of all three, expanding the song's reach.
Country Collaboration
This song was the first time Aldean, Bryan, and Church collaborated on a track together, creating a unique blend of their individual styles.

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