Alan Jackson’s Timeless Ballad: “When Love Comes Around”
Alan Jackson, a name synonymous with traditional country music, has crafted a rich discography filled with heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems.
Background
Among his many iconic songs, “When Love Comes Around” stands as a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Released in 1998 as the lead single from his album Who’s Your Daddy, this poignant love song showcases Jackson’s signature vocal style and his ability to convey raw emotion through his lyrics.
At its core, “When Love Comes Around” is a love song that celebrates the enduring power of love. Jackson paints a vivid picture of a love that has stood the test of time, weathering life’s storms and emerging stronger than ever.
The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia, as the singer reflects on the journey of his relationship, from its humble beginnings to its current state of blissful contentment.
The song’s arrangement is simple yet effective, with acoustic guitar, fiddle, and steel guitar providing a warm and inviting backdrop to Jackson’s vocals. His voice, rich and resonant, conveys a depth of feeling that is both intimate and universal. As he sings about the joys and challenges of love, listeners are transported to a place of pure emotion.
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Lyrics
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Love for me hasn’t been easyI’ve let true love fall to the groundThrough the years and the tearsI’ve learned what love’s aboutAnd this time I’ll be readyWhen love comes aroundWhen love comes around I’ll be readyLove will find me a brand new manAnd I’ll be standing hereWith my heart in my handThis time I’ll be readyWhen love comes aroundToo many times I’ve lost a good loveAnd I can see now I let it downBut if love comes back to meIt won’t see the same old meThis time I’ll be readyWhen love comes aroundWhen love comes around I’ll be readyLove will find me a brand new manAnd I’ll be standing hereWith my heart in my handThis time I’ll be readyWhen love comes aroundYeah, I’ll be standing hereWith my heart in my handThis time I’ll be readyWhen love comes around