"That's Why I Write Songs" is a song by American country music artist Jamey Johnson. The song explores why songwriters write the songs they do. Johnson sings about how writing a song can make someone laugh or cry, and how it can help us make it through the tough times. He also acknowledges that writing songs is not just a job, but a fundamental part of who he is. Johnson reflects on how music has helped him through the difficult times in his life - the loss of loved ones and friends, and the birth of a child. He also recounts the impact of playing a song that made a grown man cry, realizing that music has the power to connect people on a deeply emotional level. Johnson pays homage to the many great songwriters who may not have achieved fame, but whose songs have touched countless lives. He namechecks iconic songwriters like Harlan Howard and Bob McDill, reminding us that their music has enduring power. Overall, "That's Why I Write Songs" is an ode to the transformative power of music, to connect us with ourselves and each other.
