Alan Jacksonโs song โI Still Like Bolognaโ is a charming ode to simplicity and nostalgia, showcasing the country starโs ability to blend humor, tradition, and heartfelt storytelling in his music. Released in 2004 as part of his album What I Do, the song reflects Jacksonโs appreciation for the simple pleasures of life, even in a world that is constantly changing.
Written by Alan Jackson himself along with Sandy Ramos, โI Still Like Bolognaโ captures the essence of small-town values and the enduring comfort found in familiar, everyday things. The song uses the metaphor of liking bolognaโa humble, old-fashioned lunch meatโto illustrate the idea that some things donโt need to be fancy or complicated to be meaningful or enjoyable. Through clever and witty lyrics, Jackson contrasts his tastes for modern, upscale food and lifestyles with his nostalgic preference for the straightforward, no-frills food he grew up with.
The song struck a chord with many listeners for its relatable theme of balancing modern life with traditional roots, a common topic in country music. Jacksonโs warm, sincere vocal delivery and the songโs catchy melody helped it become a fan favorite, resonating especially with those who appreciate the values of home, family, and keeping things real.
โI Still Like Bolognaโ also highlights Alan Jacksonโs consistent focus on everyday life and genuine emotion, traits that have earned him a respected place in country music history. The songโs lighthearted tone, combined with its meaningful message, makes it a memorable track that celebrates the simple joys that endure despite the passage of time.
Lyrics:
โI Still Like Bolognaโ
Thereโs
Satellite communications
Long distance
Internet relations
The worldโs
A little faster every day
I know itโs all
Well and good
And I donโt embrace it
Like I should
But I wouldnโt wanna go
Backwards even if I could[Chorus:]
But I still
Like Bologna
On white bread
Now and then
And the sound
Of a whippoorwill
Down a country road
The grass between my toes
And that sunset sinking low
And a good womanโs love
To hold me close
I like my 50 inch
HD plasma
Feels like
They just reach out
And grab you
500 channels
At my command
I finally gave in
And got a cell phone
That I hardly
Ever seem to turn on
I guess I never had
That much to say
[Chorus]
I got a laptop
That sits on a desk
I donโt use it much
Except to check
On some ole car
From yesterday
I kinda like
That music thang
You just download โem
And you can save about
Every song
Thatโs ever been made
[Chorus]
Well I guess
What Iโve been
Trying to say
This digital world
Is okay
It makes life better
Iin a lot of ways
But it canโt make
The smell of spring
Or sunshine or lots
Of little things
We take for granted
Every day
[Chorus]
Yeah, Bologna
A womanโs love
And a good cell phone
