Tattoos on This Town

Jason Aldean

About Tattoos on This Town

"Tattoos on This Town" is a song written by Michael Dulaney, Wendell Mobley, and Neil Thrasher and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on September 5, 2011 as the fourth single from Aldean's 2010 album My Kinda Party.


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2010
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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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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: 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".
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song Composition
It 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.
Award Nominations
In 2012, "Tattoos on This Town" was nominated for Video of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Aldean's vocal performance on the song, noting that it showcased a softer, more sentimental side to the often rocking country star.
Pop-culture Influnce
The song has been covered by various artists and has been used in multiple popular country cover compilations.
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.
Album Success
The 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.
Personal Importance
Jason 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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