It Don't Hurt Like It Used To

About this song

Billy Currington co-wrote the song with Cary Barlowe and Shy Carter, and it was released to radio on February 8, 2016 as the third single from his 2015 album Summer Forever. It is the only song Currington co-wrote on that album. He has said the song came together quickly during a visit to his friends, with the opening words spilling out and the full song written within about an hour.

What it's about

The song is about the breakup of a relationship. Currington has said the line about dragging a heart through Alabama dirt was inspired by a past relationship.

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Fun facts

• Written by Shy Carter, Cary Barlowe and Billy Currington.
• Produced by Dann Huff.