![]() ![]() Its lyrics center on the divide between people in cities and rural areas (or “small towns”) where, according to Aldean, people aren’t as tolerant of certain behavior, like “(cussing) out a cop” or “(stomping) on the flag” and setting iron fire: “Try that in a small town / See how far you make it down the road / Around here we take care of our own. You tell me that you want me then cut me down Im sick and tired of your reasons Ive got no one to believe in You ask me for my love then you push me around Heres to you and your temper Yes, I remember what you said last night And I know that you see what youre doing to me Tell me why Why, tell me why I take a step back, let you go I told. Jason Kempin / Getty Images for CMA What are the controversial lyrics to 'Try That in a Small Town'?Ĭritics say the song promotes violence. ![]() The video features footage of protests and robberies projected onto a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, where 18-year-old Black man Henry Choate was lynched in 1927.ĬMT yanked the video from its rotation, while the lyrical content of the song got people talking.Ĭhaz Molder, mayor of the Tennessee town where the video was filmed, said on FOX 17 News, “I respect the artist’s freedom of his own lyrics and the fans who support him, but I’m hopeful that the next music video that uses our historic downtown as a backdrop will seek a more positive message." Jason Aldean sparked controversy with his new song. Things changed when the video for the song came out July 14, prompting attention to fall on the track, as well as Aldean. The Kid LAROI - TELL ME WHY (Lyrics) VibesOnly 740K subscribers Subscribe 2. ![]()
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