That’s All I Need To Know – Alan Jackson

Introduction:

“That’s All I Need to Know” is a lesser-known track by Alan Jackson, featured on his 1991 album Don’t Rock the Jukebox. Though not one of his biggest chart hits, it stands out for its heartfelt portrayal of love and relationships. Co-written by Alan Jackson and Jim McBride, the song delves into themes of longing and uncertainty in a relationship, as the narrator reflects on the past with their partner and hopes to rekindle their connection.

The song features Jackson’s signature country style, blending traditional elements with his own introspective lyricism. Its place on Don’t Rock the Jukebox—an album that achieved both critical and commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Top Country Albums chart and later going quadruple Platinum—demonstrates Jackson’s strong storytelling abilities. While Don’t Rock the Jukebox is better known for hits like “Love’s Got a Hold on You,” “That’s All I Need to Know” remains a favorite among fans who appreciate the sincerity and depth Jackson brings to his music​.

The song’s melody is simple yet evocative, and while it didn’t reach the same commercial heights as some of Jackson’s other work, its emotional depth makes it a hidden gem in his early career​.

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Lyrics:

“That’s All I Need To Know”

I had to look through our old pictures
To see the way we used to smile
Before we left love in the closet
Like it just went out of style

Can we pull out those old feelin’s
Wipe the hurt away like dust
Make love shine the way it used to shine
Find the gold beneath the rust

That’s all I need to know
Do you wanna stay together
Just say let’s don’t let go
And I’ll keep holdin’ on forever
Have the teardrops that you’ve cried
Drowned the fire in your eyes
Is there one flame beneath the smoke
Tell me is there any hope
That’s all I need to know

Is it too late to recover
Those old smiles we used to wear
Can we save a love that once was strong
Before it breaks beyond repair

That’s all I need to know
Do you wanna stay together
Just say let’s don’t let go
And I’ll keep holdin’ on forever
Have the teardrops that you’ve cried
Drowned the fire in your eyes
Is there one flame beneath the smoke
Tell me is there any hope
That’s all I need to know
Is there one flame beneath the smoke
Tell me is there any hope
That’s all I need to know