I’ve been here a bunch of times
It all starts with the same old lines
It’s over, baby it’s over
Nothing ‘bout it ever feels good
It knocks you down just like it should
But it goes away, It always goes away
But something about this time feels different
Just like I’m in a fight I’m about to lose
This might be the heartache that don’t stop hurtin
That just keeps workin’ on me
That just keeps pickin’ on me
And these might be the tears that keep on fallin’
That won’t stop comin’ on down
They won’t stop rainin’ on down
Maybe it’s too early to know for certain
This might be the heartache that don’t stop hurtin’
Man I tried to kill the pain
By shootin’ whiskey through my brain
But it never works, it only makes it worse
So tonight I’m here again
Throwin’ punches in the wind
At some enemy, that I can’t even see
And I know I don’t want to let it have me
But every time it hits I feel the truth
This might be the heartache that don’t stop hurtin
That just keeps workin’ on me
That just keeps pickin’ on me
And these might be the tears that keep on fallin’
That won’t stop comin’ on down
They won’t stop rainin’ on down
Maybe it’s too early to know for certain
This might be the heartache that don’t stop hurtin’
Tomorrow I’ll stand up again
And give it my best shot again
But tonight it sure feels like
These might be the tears that keep on fallin’
That won’t stop comin’ on down
They won’t stop rainin’ on down
And maybe its too early to know for certain
But this might be the heartache that don’t stop hurtin’
It just won’t stop hurting
Facing Unending Heartache
“The Heartache That Don’t Stop Hurting” by Jason Aldean is a poignant reflection on the enduring pain of heartbreak. The lyrics capture the familiar cycle of breakups, but this time, the pain feels deeper and more persistent. Aldean explores the struggle of trying to move on—resorting to whiskey and denial—but finding that nothing dulls the ache. Each line reveals a raw vulnerability, as the narrator confronts emotions that refuse to fade. The song resonates with anyone who has faced loss that lingers, portraying a battle between hope and the heaviness of sorrow.
Song Credits
Artist: Jason Aldean
Release Year: 2012
Album: Night Train
Songwriters: Neil Thrasher, Ben Hayslip
Label: Broken Bow Records