I need a red
To smoke that long week straight out of my head
Until there’s nothing left
A shot of patron
To kick this good time off
Get it going strong
Baby pour it on
Slip on out where the weekend lives
Put a Friday night hurt on a bottle of fifth
Getting gone to the song’s that the midnight’s playing
Put a little way out underneath these boots
Kick that switch to what we do
Light it up, let it out, stir it up, turning dirt to dust
Yeah turning dirt to dust
Yeah, I need you baby, right there with me
Love that way you make me wanna lose it, go crazy
You know it gets me girl, when you dance like that
You know it kills me girl, with your hands like that
Thinking ’bout it, don’t wanna go another minute without it
Slip on out where the weekend lives
Put a Friday night hurt on a bottle of fifth
Getting gone to the song’s that the midnight’s playing
Put a little way out underneath these boots
Kick that switch to what we do
Light it up, let it out, stir it up, turning dirt to dust
Yeah turning dirt to dust
You know it gets me girl, when you dance like that
You know it kills me girl, with your hands like that
Thinking ’bout it, don’t wanna go another minute without it
Slip on out where the weekend lives
Put a Friday night hurt on a bottle of fifth
Getting gone to the song’s that the midnight’s playing
Put a little way out underneath these boots
Kick that switch to what we do
Light it up, let it out, stir it up, turning dirt to dust
Yeah turning dirt to dust
Light it up, let it out, stir it up, turning dirt to dust
Yeah turning dirt to dust
Light it up, let it out, stir it up, turning dirt to dust
Escaping to the Weekend: The Heart of “Dirt To Dust”
In “Dirt To Dust,” Jason Aldean captures the liberating spirit of the weekend and the irresistible pull of letting loose after a long week. The lyrics are a celebration of shaking off stress, embracing good times, and sharing unforgettable nights with someone special. The repeated imagery of kicking off boots, lighting things up, and “turning dirt to dust” symbolizes transformation—turning ordinary moments into cherished memories. With references to dancing, drinking, and living in the moment, the song creates a vivid picture of rural revelry and the importance of meaningful connection.
Song Credits
- Artist: Jason Aldean
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Broken Bow Records
- Songwriters: Jaron Boyer, Michael Tyler, Ben West