Alan Jackson – Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song

Introduction:

“Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song” by Alan Jackson is a playful and lighthearted track that appears on his 2000 album When Somebody Loves You. This album showcases Jackson’s signature blend of traditional country with modern influences, making him one of the era’s defining artists. Released at a time when mainstream country music was seeing a shift towards more pop-oriented sounds, Jackson used humor and irony in this song to poke fun at the industry’s trends while staying true to his roots.

The song itself, as the title suggests, is a tongue-in-cheek take on the formulaic nature of some country love songs. Jackson humorously writes about creating a song that checks all the boxes for a commercial hit—keeping it positive, not overly “country,” and sticking to an up-tempo beat. At the same time, he intentionally avoids stereotypical themes often found in country music, like heartbreak, cheating, or drinking, making the song stand out as both a critique and a celebration of country music tropes.

While “Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song” wasn’t a major chart-topping hit, it became a fan favorite due to its clever lyrics and Jackson’s charismatic delivery. It has been described as a fun and refreshing song in his catalog, highlighting Jackson’s ability to maintain his artistic integrity while subtly commenting on the commercial pressures of the industry.

When Somebody Loves You achieved critical and commercial success, solidifying Jackson’s place as one of country music’s top artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The song is a great example of his blend of humor, wit, and traditional country sensibilities.

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Lyrics:

“Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song”

This is a three minute song
To tell her that I love her
And how wonderful we get along
A sweet sentiment that’s borderline slick
A lotta right and not much wrongIt’s a little bit edgy, but softer than spaghetti
Weak yet redundantly strong
It’s a three minute positive
Not too country up-tempo love song

Yeah, it’s a three minute positive
Not to country up-tempo love song
It’s a way to tell her that I love her
But it can’t be too long
There’ll be no drinkin’, no cheatin’,
No lyin’, no leavin’
That stuff it just don’t belong
In a three minute positive
Not too county up-tempo love song

You won’t hear four-letter words
Just me tellin’ her
That she’s the every breath I draw
And how I can’t live without her
And I could never doubt her
‘Cause she could never do no wrong

Well it’s the right amount of timin’
The proper form of rhymin’
A little guitar then it’s gone
It’s a three minute positive
Not too country up-tempo love song

Yeah, it’s a three minute positive
Not to country up-tempo love song
It’s a way to tell her that I love her
But it can’t be too long
There’ll be no drinkin’, no cheatin’,
No lyin’, no leavin’
That stuff it just don’t belong
In a three minute positive
Not too county up-tempo love song

Yeah in a three minute positive
Not too country up-tempo love song
There’ll be no drinkin’, no cheatin’,
No lyin’, no leavin’
That stuff it just don’t belong
In a three minute positive
Not too country up-tempo love song
Yeah in a three minute positive
Not too country up-tempo love song