This I Gotta See
Jason Aldean · Wide Open [2009]
I can't count the barns I've past
Painted red, white and black,
See rock city.
And up ahead there's a turn
Take me right through Gatlinberg,
I hear it's pretty.
Maybe some other time,
I can't slow down.
Right across that state line
Right about now.
Her hair's still wet from her bath.
She's sitting on her front porch with a glass
Of iced tea,
In my sweat shirt,
And her bare feet,
This I gotta see.
If I hurry I can catch
The colors on her skin from that sunset
And her face,
And that love waiting on me,
This I gotta see.
This I gotta see.
I can't wait to get to her.
Man I wish I were
There already.
Shes the only thing that keeps
This world from driving me
Crazy.
I just hit that city limit,
Yeah and that a pretty good sign.
If I pick it up a bit,
I'll be right on time.
Her hair's still wet from her bath.
She's sitting on her front porch with a glass
Of iced tea,
In my sweat shirt,
And her bare feet,
This I gotta see.
If I hurry I can catch
The colors on her skin from that sunset
And her face,
And that love waiting on me,
This I gotta see.
This I gotta see
Her hair's still wet from her bath.
She's sitting on her front porch with a glass
Of iced tea,
In my sweat shirt,
And her bare feet,
This I gotta see.
If I hurry I can catch
The colors on her skin from that sunset
And her face,
And that love waiting on me,
This I gotta see.
This I gotta see.
Painted red, white and black,
See rock city.
And up ahead there's a turn
Take me right through Gatlinberg,
I hear it's pretty.
Maybe some other time,
I can't slow down.
Right across that state line
Right about now.
Her hair's still wet from her bath.
She's sitting on her front porch with a glass
Of iced tea,
In my sweat shirt,
And her bare feet,
This I gotta see.
If I hurry I can catch
The colors on her skin from that sunset
And her face,
And that love waiting on me,
This I gotta see.
This I gotta see.
I can't wait to get to her.
Man I wish I were
There already.
Shes the only thing that keeps
This world from driving me
Crazy.
I just hit that city limit,
Yeah and that a pretty good sign.
If I pick it up a bit,
I'll be right on time.
Her hair's still wet from her bath.
She's sitting on her front porch with a glass
Of iced tea,
In my sweat shirt,
And her bare feet,
This I gotta see.
If I hurry I can catch
The colors on her skin from that sunset
And her face,
And that love waiting on me,
This I gotta see.
This I gotta see
Her hair's still wet from her bath.
She's sitting on her front porch with a glass
Of iced tea,
In my sweat shirt,
And her bare feet,
This I gotta see.
If I hurry I can catch
The colors on her skin from that sunset
And her face,
And that love waiting on me,
This I gotta see.
This I gotta see.
This I Gotta See
Jason Aldean's 'This I Gotta See' serves as a standout track from his 2009 album 'Wide Open,' solidifying his place in the modern country landscape. The song exemplifies the genre's blend of storytelling and upbeat instrumentation, characteristic of Aldean's work during this pivotal era. Released alongside hits like 'Dirt Road Anthem' and 'She's Country,' the recording captures the optimism and relatable themes often found in his discography. As part of his broader catalog, the track reflects his ability to craft anthems that resonate with audiences, balancing traditional country roots with contemporary production styles that defined the mid-2000s to late-2000s period.