They Don't Know

Jason Aldean

About They Don't Know

"They Don't Know" is a song written by Kurt Allison, Jaron Boyer, and Josh Mirenda and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in May 2017 as the fourth and final single — and title track — from Aldean's 2016 album of the same name. The song was a Top 10 hit on both the US Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts with peaks at numbers 3 and 8 respectively.


Year:
2016
3:15
304 
#3

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They call us a two lane just passing by slow down town
Yeah, they say what’s there to do when you ain’t got nothin’ around
Just a few street lights, speed limit signs that all say twenty-five
But those folks ain’t lived in our lives

They ain’t seen the blood, sweat and tears it took to live their dreams
When everything’s on the line
Ain’t just another field, just another farm
No, it’s the ground we grew up on
They think it’s a middle of nowhere place where we take it slow
Aw, but they don’t know

All they see is tractors, barbwire and tall green grass
They don’t see the years spent working, busting their ass
How they pray for rain
They don’t know a thing
About what it takes
Livin’ this way

They ain’t seen the blood, sweat and tears it took to live their dreams
When everything’s on the line
Ain’t just another field just another farm
No, it’s the ground we grew up on
They think it’s a middle of nowhere place where we take it slow
Aw, but they don’t know

They call us a two lane just passing by slow down town
Yeah, they say what’s there to do when you ain’t got nothin’ around

They ain’t seen the blood, sweat and tears it took to live their dreams
When everything’s on the line
Ain’t just another field just another farm
No, it’s the ground we grew up on
They think it’s a middle of nowhere place where we take it slow
Aw, but they don’t know

No, they don’t 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: KURT MICHAEL ALLISON, JARON CALEB BOYER, JOSH MIRENDA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"They Don't Know" is a song by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in March 2013, as the third single from his eighth studio album, of the same name.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Jaron Boyer, and Westin Davis, giving it a deep sense of collaboration and creative fusion.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and also reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. These rankings cement its status as a successful country hit.
Genre
"They Don't Know" is a country song that extends Jason Aldean's signature blend of rock and country, often referred to as "bro-country."
Theme and Message
"They Don't Know" is a defense of rural life and values. It pushes back against the stereotypes and misconceptions often associated with country and rural living. Aldean presents a nuanced perspective of small-town life, challenging outsiders' assumptions.
Music Video
The music video for "They Don't Know" was directed by Shaun Silva and features Jason Aldean performing the song amidst various scenes of small-town life, including blue-collar work, recreational activities, and community gatherings, further emphasizing the song's theme.
Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its sincere portrayal of rural life and others criticizing its generalized lyrics. However, it still connects well with Aldean's core fan base.
Tours and Live Performances
"They Don't Know" was included in the setlist of several of Aldean's concert tours, including the "We Were Here Tour," reinforcing its popularity among live audiences.
Album Performance
The album "They Don't Know" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, demonstrating Aldean's continued commercial success.
Awards
While the song “They Don’t Know” didn’t win any awards itself, Jason Aldean has had a successful career, securing many awards for his other songs and albums.

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