Introduction:
So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore is a poignant country ballad by the acclaimed singer-songwriter, Alan Jackson. Released in 2012 as the second single from his album Thirty Miles West, the song showcases Jackson’s signature heartfelt vocals and storytelling abilities.
Known for his traditional country sound and relatable lyrics, Alan Jackson has solidified his status as one of the genre’s most enduring stars. With a career spanning decades, he has amassed numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards and Country Music Association (CMA) honors.
Produced by Brent Mason, a renowned Nashville session guitarist and producer, “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore” is a masterclass in understated emotion. The song’s simple yet effective arrangement allows Jackson’s vocals to take center stage, delivering a raw and vulnerable performance. While not reaching the same commercial heights as some of his earlier hits, the track resonated with listeners and garnered critical praise for its heartfelt lyrics and emotional depth.
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Lyrics:
“So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore”
I’ll be the bad guy,
I’ll take the black eye,
When I walk out,
You can slam the door,
I’ll be the S.O.B,
If that’s what you need from me,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.When you and our friends talk,
Make it all my fault,
Tell ‘em I’m rotten to the core,
I’ll let it all slide,
Get ‘em all on your side,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.I will keep,
All those memories, of the good times.
Yeah, there were some good times.
So when you think,
Of you and me,
They won’t even cross your mind.If the wine you’re drinkin’,
Leads you to thinkin’,
That you want what we had before,
Girl you can call me,
I’ll let it ring and ring,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.Yeah, I will keep,
All those memories, of the good times.
Yeah, there were some good times.
So when you think,
Of you and me,
They won’t even cross your mind.If you need me to make you cry,
I don’t want to but I’ll try,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.