You’ll Always Be My Baby – Alan Jackson

Introduction:

“You’ll Always Be My Baby (Written for Daughters’ Weddings)” is a touching song by country music legend Alan Jackson, released on April 16, 2021. The song is featured on his album Where Have You Gone, which came out on May 14, 2021. This album is particularly significant as it marks Jackson’s first new release since Angels & Alcohol in 2015.

Alan Jackson wrote “You’ll Always Be My Baby” for a deeply personal reason: it was penned for his daughter Mattie’s wedding in 2017. He shared that crafting the song was an emotional experience, leading him to ultimately dedicate it to all three of his daughters: Mattie, Ali, and Dani. The song is one of two tracks on the album that Jackson specifically wrote for his daughters’ weddings, with the other being titled “I Do.” The album as a whole reflects a family theme, with several songs inspired by personal experiences, including one written for his late mother’s funeral.

Musically, “You’ll Always Be My Baby” is characterized by a classic country ballad style with a midtempo melody, featuring Jackson’s distinctive warm vocals and twangy guitar sounds. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia, celebrating the bond between a father and his daughter as she grows up, experiences life’s milestones, and moves on, yet remains forever his “baby.” The song was well-received as a perfect father-daughter dance track, encapsulating a blend of joy and bittersweet emotion​.

Where Have You Gone achieved commercial success and was highly anticipated by fans and critics alike. The album, consisting of 21 tracks, showcases Jackson’s songwriting prowess with 15 of the songs penned by him. The project continues his legacy as one of country music’s most beloved storytellers, offering a mix of personal reflections and traditional country themes​.

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Lyrics:

“You’ll Always Be My Baby”

First steps, first words
Seems like yesterday you were just a girl
Skinned knees, climbing trees
All those memories so close to meNow you’re a woman on your own
All in love and nearly goneBut you’ll always be my baby
No matter where you are
You’ll always be my baby
Forever in my heart

Sixteen, first car
Twenty-one and there’s a broken heart
High heels, strong will
In my eyes I see a young child still

But you’re a woman on your own
All in love and nearly gone

But you’ll always be my baby
No matter where you are
You’ll always be my baby
Forever in my heart

So I say a prayer everyday
That God will guide you as you find your way
You know that I’m near
Anytime my love is always here

‘Cause you’ll always be my baby
No matter where you are
You’ll always be my baby
Forever in my heart
Forever in my heart
Forever in my heart