What do do you think of the controversy about Jason Aldean and his song?

[msc545]

Recent music news revolved around country singer Jason Aldean’s controversial song and video “Try That in a Small Town,” which has been criticized for, among other things, promoting vigilantism.

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www.npr.org/.../jason-aldean-try-that-in-a-small-town-song-video

[SaoirseS]

Here are the lyrics:

Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk
Carjack an old lady at a red light
Pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store
Ya think it's cool, well, act a fool if ya like
Cuss out a cop, spit in his face
Stomp on the flag and light it up
Yeah, ya think you're tough
Well, try that in a small town
See how far ya make it down the road
Around here, we take care of our own
You cross that line, it won't take long
For you to find out, I recommend you don't
Try that in a small town
Got a gun that my granddad gave me
They say one day they're gonna round up
Well, that shit might fly in the city, good luck
Try that in a small town
See how far ya make it down the road
Around here, we take care of our own
You cross that line, it won't take long
For you to find out, I recommend you don't
Try that in a small town
Full of good ol' boys, raised up right
If you're looking for a fight
Try that in a small town
Try that in a small town
Try that in a small town
See how far ya make it down the road
Around here, we take care of our own
You cross that line, it won't take long
For you to find out, I recommend you don't
Try that in a small town
Try that in a small town
Ooh-ooh
Try that in a small town

[SaoirseS]

There's no direct threat of violence but its naysayers claim it promotes vigilantism. Truth is, small town people do tend to take care of their own because they usually know each other and they're left on their own. There's nothing racist either expressed or implied, so I don't know what all the hoopla is about. I've heard enough violence and foul racist language in rap and hip hop songs, and even a few Broadway tunes. I think this past week in entertainment there's been something to piss everyone off. Those who lean left are complaining about Aldean's song, while those who lean right are complaining about "wokeness" (whatever the hell that means) in the new live action Barbie movie. Funny thing is complaints about the movie Barbie began early last week by people who hadn't seen the movie since it wasn't in the theaters until yesterday smh.

[ShadezMcgee]

I already gave this answer on a different question, but just to reiterate.

Coming from a man who is half black and half white, I listened to this song and read the lyrics. There is NOTHING racist about it.

They are grasping at straws and labeling it as such because of the courthouse the music video was shot in front of. The courthouse has infamy because it was a lynch site back in 1927 or something like that.

Ignoring the fact that Jason grew up in Georgia and lives in Tenessee and the fact Nashville shot the video there because it was close and cheap for budget reasons.

The video centers around the 2020 riots taking place in the cities and the message being not to bring that bullshit to small towns unless you want to get your teeth kicked in. That is what it was about.

Being a guy who grew up in small and rural towns my whole life where neighbors become extended family and a good chunk of my old crew were farm boys, those lyrics are true. Don't screw with our community or you will get your asses whooped. Simple as that.

[BoopBoopBeep]

I'm not normally a fan of his work. Liked that song though. I've a spent probably have my stateside time in a small town, if not more. We only call the cops to come collect a body since they're not really going to do anything about anything they didn't witness firsthand. Like the saying goes, "don't want no ist don't start no ist."

[BoopBoopBeep]

w00h00! MHO! a round for everybody!

[lightbulb27]

didn't pay attention to the drama... just watched the video. Decent song, whats the problem? It's a good ole boy, southern, consitutional... you mess with my country, my family, my community, you gonna get it... song. Good, let's play that in my neighborhood, at our local events... make it the local football game's theme songs. He could have improved those lyrics, left the gun reference out, but included "my daddy got a hickory paddle, knows how to straighten out a crooked kid, that needs a little somptin' get his life right.".

Scare the other rabbid sob's out of town w that song! "Annie get your gun get your gun get your gun,... take it on the run take it on the run..." kinda like that. Where's the problem there? history...

"Spit on an officer, get your jaw broken, you dumb F"... he needs to adjust the lyrics.

Let's review the songs those "other" people are listening to, then decide if there's a side we want to be on.

This should be the NFL theme song and half time show this year at the toiletbowl... oops I mean... superbowl, ya know, where there's a prostituted teen for 1/10 adults. I made that up, but probably right. Petition NFL to make it happen... lol... can't even play it on radio, that's how scared people are and how distorted our country is.

I'd bet this whole issue falls along political voting lines, not color/race/culture. But training and conditioning.

Maybe I should write a song, make it as offensive as hell, but considerate of both sides. be fun...

what a screwed up country...

Jason, you need a room to stay, we got extra and a couple of guitars to do some jammin'...

[lightbulb27]

p. s. how do you get a ton of clicks and your song heard by 50% of the country. yep... marketing! doesn't give a crap about the other half.

[BCRanger10]

It's not promoting vigilantism. All it's saying is that small towns take care of themselves and each other.

[msc545]

Yeah, that's taking care of themselves. Means that they are vigilantes unless they're all sheriff's deputies or something. A vigilante is a person who acts violently and illegally to enforce what they believe might be the law. Of course, the vigilantes themselves through their actions become criminals too. There is absolutely no excuse for mob justice as many of the January 6th insurrectionists are finding out.

[MORPHEUS_12]

And rap artists do not do this? How many times have you heard mention of shooting a rival with a gat?

[msc545]

@MORPHEUS_12 It doesn't matter who else does it.

[exitseven]

I do not understand what the big deal is. He does not mention race at all and every video clip in the video is right from the 6 oclock news.

I guess liberals don;t like to see this stuff because it makes them look bad.

[EmmaMary]

Who's Jason Aldean?

[SaoirseS]

An American country music singer.

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

Than you.

By the way, I do sincerely hope and trust that "bump" is behaving itself. x

[SaoirseS]

It is, so far, but definitely becoming more active. Thanks!

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

I've actually forgotten (shame on me) when you're due, it surely can't be that long now, can it?

[SaoirseS]

The doctor is projecting 9 November by whatever magic formula they use to determine due date, but he said they'll do the C-section whenever it's time.

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

Of course now I remember, I'm sure we laughed about this earlier, when I mentioned that I gave birth to Chloe on Nov. 7th last year!

[SaoirseS]

Oh yeah, I remember that lol. I'm not looking forward to being sliced open for the delivery, but my mom went through it three times.

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

Dare I even ask why a C-section?

[SaoirseS]

My hips and pelvis are too small for a vaginal delivery. I'm really small, like my mom. My pre-pregnancy weight was 83 pounds if that gives you an idea.

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

OMG... I'm so, so sorry for you, I am though absolutely positive that everything will be fine. ❤

I had no idea at all you were that small, however always remember that all nice things come in little packages, and of course you're shortly going to bring a lovely, beautiful little human being into the world. ❤

[SaoirseS]

Thanks! Being petite has a lot of advantages, but birthing isn't one of them. But I have a good doctor so I'm not worried. The further along I get it's hard to tell who's more excited, it'll be the first grandchild for both our parents.

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

I must just ask if you already know what you're carrying.

If not, I bet both sets of grandparents are at loggerheads, like ours was on both my pregnancies... It really was so amusing listening to them arguing as to who was right and wrong.

[EmmaMary]

*were*

[SaoirseS]

No, and I don't really feel a strong need to know even though my husband, parents, and in-laws have hinted they'd like to. Everything is progressing fine, and my doctor isn't making a strong argument for a sonogram, not yet anyway. I told them all they'll get what they get. My mom put her hand on my belly and predicts it's going to be a boy lol.

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

Of course there is only ever one thing that matters, and that is the birth of a healthy child.

And your mother in law predicts a girl, I bet! lol

Then there's all that nonsense as to whether you're carrying high or low!

Oh the joys of being pregnant!! lol

[SaoirseS]

Lol funny, I'm the one who's pregnant but in a gathering with my husband, parents, and the outlaws I'm the only one not talking about it. It's fun (in a shake my head kind of way) listening to them going on about the baby, the grandchild, the tax deduction, etc. while I have no input.

[EmmaMary]

@SaoirseS

Been There, Done That & Worn The T- Shirt... Twice!! lol

Believe you me, the second time will be slightly easier! lol