Trace Adkins released “Let’s Do That Again” in 2013 as a single from his album Love Will…. At first glance, it sounds like a simple romantic country song — a man asking his partner to relive a sweet moment. But listen closely, and the song reveals something deeper: it’s not just about love, but about memory, longing, and the fear of losing what once mattered most.
Written by Phil O’Donnell, Casey Beathard, and Mark Holman, the song carries the signature of experienced storytellers. Instead of dramatic heartbreak, it focuses on small, intimate details — familiar touches, shared nights, quiet happiness. And then comes the line that holds everything together: “Let’s do that again.”
Trace Adkins doesn’t sing this as a young man chasing romance. With his deep, weathered baritone, he sounds like someone who has lived long enough to know that happiness isn’t always about something new — sometimes it’s about wanting the old things back.
The timing of the release adds another layer. In the early 2010s, Adkins’ career was stable, but his personal life was marked by struggles, including marital issues and recovery from alcohol addiction. While he never stated the song was autobiographical, many listeners felt an emotional connection between the lyrics and his real-life journey.
That’s the strength of “Let’s Do That Again.” It’s open-ended. It can be about a long marriage that’s grown quiet. A relationship that’s lost its spark. Or even a person missing who they used to be — before life complicated everything.
Musically, the song sits comfortably in modern country, with a mid-tempo arrangement that feels reflective rather than sad. The music video reinforces this mood, portraying a middle-aged couple — not glamorous, not dramatic, just real.
This song may not be Trace Adkins’ biggest hit, but it has endured because it speaks softly and honestly. It’s a reminder that sometimes the bravest thing to say isn’t “let’s move on” — but “let’s do that again.”