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"Relentless" is a mid-tempo in which the narrator describes his lover as being "relentless" in nature ("I can't outrun it / Just keeps comin' / Girl, your love is relentless"). He compares her to a daydream, crashing waves, and a storm.Critical reception
Leeann Ward of ''Country Universe'' gave the song a B− grade. She described the verses as having "somewhat murky" lyrics, although she added that they "are liable to get stuck in your head."Music video
The music video was directed by Ryan Smith, and aired in June 2008. The video takes place at a motel with Jason Aldean and his band featured in the motel room in some scenes, and in some scenes, Jason Aldean and his band is performing on the parking lot.Chart performance
"Relentless" debuted at number 54 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of May 10, 2008. The song peaked at number 15 on the U.S. '' Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Aldean's first single to miss the Top 10. Also, it is his first to not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, even though it did peak at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 (equivalent to number 103 on the Hot 100).References
{{Jason Aldean 2008 singles Country ballads 2000s ballads Jason Aldean songs BBR Music Group singles Songs written by John Paul White Song recordings produced by Michael Knox (record producer) 2007 songs