Introduction:
“If You Want to Make Me Happy” by Alan Jackson is a track from his 2008 album Good Time. Known for his signature blend of traditional country with modern influences, Jackson explores themes of love and the simple joys of life in this song. While the song itself isn’t one of Jackson’s more widely known hits, it fits seamlessly into the broader narrative of Good Time, an album characterized by its light-hearted reflections on love, community, and the pleasures of everyday life.
The album, Good Time, marked a return to Jackson’s roots, showcasing his ability to craft songs that resonate with a wide audience through his smooth vocals and storytelling ability. “If You Want to Make Me Happy” likely highlights the small yet significant moments that create happiness in relationships, focusing on personal connections over material gestures. This aligns with the overall tone of the album, which emphasizes simple pleasures like spending time with loved ones and appreciating the little things in life.
While this particular song may not have reached the heights of Jackson’s chart-topping singles, it reflects his consistent ability to deliver heartfelt country music that appeals to his fan base. The song is a reminder of the power of simplicity and the joys of genuine human connection, themes that have been central to Jackson’s career​.
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Lyrics:
“If You Want To Make Me Happy”
What’ll it be he asked,
What do you need tonight
Something cold to drown the fire,
Something hot to stir one up
I’ll make it simple I said,
Just two things I’ll request
That bottle by your shoulder,
And some quarters for these dollarsCause if you wanna make me happy
Pour me burban on the rocks
And play every sad song on the jukebox
Songs of loving and leaving lying and cheating
Songs of hurting and crying and even songs of dying
If you wanna make me happy
Pour me some bourbon on the rocks
And play every sad song on the jukeboxA woman he ask,
She left you I bet
I’ve seen that look that’s in your eyes
On a many other face
That’s right I said,
I deserved it I guess
But it still hurts me all alone
At night there by myselfIf you wanna make me happy
Pour me some bourbon on the rocks
And play every sad song on the jukebox