Goin’ down like a sunset
Burnin’ out like a cigarette
Blowin’ thru the cash, through the past
Drinking down that memory til there’s nothin’ left
I could go on and on
On why you’re gone
I could blame it on the whiskey
I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t even miss me
Gave you a million reasons girl not to be with me
Should’ve never let you go
Should’ve never watched you go
I could blame it on a good high
Let it take the blame for why you told me goodbye
Instead of missin’ you and missin’ all those good times
Should’ve never let you go
Should’ve never watched you go
I could say I never knew
I could drink around the truth
But I can’t blame it on you, yeah, yeah
Trying to ride out the midnight
Trying to fight through the daylight
Wondering where you’re at and just like that
I’m looking back on what I had when you were mine
I could go on and on
On why you’re gone
I could blame it on the whiskey
I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t even miss me
Gave you a million reasons girl not to be with me
Should’ve never let you go
Should’ve never watched you go
I could blame it on a good high
Let it take the blame for why you told me goodbye
Instead of missin’ you and missin’ all those good times
Should’ve never let you go
Should’ve never watched you go
I could say I never knew
I could drink around the truth
But I can’t blame it on you, yeah, yeah
I could go on and on
On why you’re gone
I could blame it on the whiskey
I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t even miss me
Gave you a million reasons girl not to be with me
Should’ve never let you go
Should’ve never watched you go
I could blame it on a good high
Let it take the blame for why you told me goodbye
Instead of missin’ you and missin’ all those good times
Should’ve never let you go
Should’ve never watched you go
I could say I never knew
I could drink around the truth
I could say I never knew
Yeah I could drink around the truth
But I can’t blame it on you, yeah, yeah
Facing the Truth in Heartbreak
“Blame It On You” by Jason Aldean is a heartfelt exploration of regret and self-reflection. The lyrics follow a narrator wrestling with the aftermath of a breakup, cycling through typical excuses—whiskey, old habits, fleeting highs—but ultimately admitting that the fault lies within himself. The song’s honest narrative stands out, as Aldean’s character refuses to hide behind blame or denial, instead acknowledging the mistakes and missed chances that led to the loss of a meaningful relationship. This vulnerability gives the track its emotional resonance, making it relatable to anyone who’s ever struggled to accept personal responsibility in love.
Song Credits
Artist: Jason Aldean
Songwriters: Michael Tyler, Brian Gene White, John Edwards, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy
Release Year: 2020
Label: Broken Bow Records