About The Song
Released in 2010, “It’s Just That Way” became the lead single for Jackson’s sixteenth studio album, Freight Train. Now, Alan Jackson is a name familiar to many of us. For over three decades, his distinctive baritone voice and heartfelt lyrics have captured the essence of small-town America, its joys and struggles, its simple pleasures, and of course, its love stories.
“It’s Just That Way” is a love song that steers clear of grand gestures and fiery pronouncements. Instead, it finds beauty in the everyday. Jackson, as the narrator, uses familiar imagery – the rising and setting sun, the changing seasons – to express his unwavering love for his woman. It’s a song that resonates with those who’ve built a life together, a love that’s become as ingrained in their daily routine as the comfort of a rocking chair on a summer evening.
There’s a quiet confidence in Jackson’s delivery, a sincerity that cuts through the years. He doesn’t need to make outlandish promises or dramatic declarations. His love is a constant, a truth as undeniable as the changing seasons.
So, if you’re looking for a song that celebrates the enduring power of love, the kind that weathers life’s storms and grows stronger with time, then “It’s Just That Way” is a perfect choice. It’s a song for long car rides down familiar roads, for evenings spent reminiscing with loved ones, and a gentle reminder that sometimes, the truest love stories are the quietest ones.