Introduction
Alan Jackson’s “Another Good Reason,” from his 1998 album “High Mileage,” isn’t your typical country heartbreak ballad. Instead, it injects a dose of humor into the concept of waking up after a night gone wrong.
While details about the song’s origin and inspiration haven’t been publicly shared by Jackson himself, we can glean the story from the lyrics. The narrator wakes up in an unfamiliar place, next to a stranger, with a pounding headache. The woman introduces herself with a playful jab, referencing Romeo and Juliet – a hint that the narrator might be mistaken about the previous night’s events.
The song unfolds like a series of justifications for his predicament. He blames the television for keeping him up too late, then the weather for making him crave a drink. Each excuse adds to the comedic effect, painting a picture of a man desperately trying to piece together the night before.
“Another Good Reason” is a welcome departure from traditional country music’s themes. It’s a lighthearted look at a situation most people can relate to – a night that got a little out of hand. With its catchy melody and witty lyrics, the song became a fan favorite on Jackson’s “High Mileage” album.