What We Ain't Got

Jake Owen

About What We Ain't Got

"What We Ain't Got" is a song recorded by American country music artist Jake Owen. It was released in August 2014 as the third and final single from his fourth studio album Days of Gold. The song, written by Travis Meadows and Travis Jerome Goff, has Owen yearning for a former love, thinking of others wanting what's out of their reach. It garnered positive reviews from critics praising the lyrical work and Owen's vocal delivery of them. "What We Ain't Got" peaked at numbers 14 and 19 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also reached number 89 on the Hot 100 chart, and has sold 369,000 copies in the United States as of May 2015. The song received similar chart success in Canada, reaching the top 40 of the Canada Country chart at number 30 and number 90 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. A music video directed by Mason Dixon was created for the single. 


Year:
2013
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We all want what we ain't got,
Our favorite doors are always locked.
On a higher hill with a taller top,
We all want what we ain't got.

We ain't happy where we are,
There's greener grass in the neighbors yard.
A bigger house and a faster car,
We ain't happy where we are.

All I want is what I had,
I'll trade it all just to get her back.
She's moving on, but I guess I'm not
We all want what we ain't got

We all wish it didn't hurt,
When you try your best and it doesn't work.
And goodbye's such a painful word,
We all wish it didn't hurt.

All I want is what I had,
I'd trade it all just to get her back.
She's moving on, but I guess I'm not.
We all want what we ain't got.

All I want is what I had,
I'd trade it all just to get her back.
She's moving on, but I guess I'm not.
We all want what we ain't got.

I wanted the world until my whole world stopped,
You know a love like that ain't easily forgot.
I guess we all want what we ain't got.
Yeah, we all want what we ain't got.

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Jake Owen

Joshua Ryan "Jake" Owen (born August 28, 1981) is an American country music artist. Signed to RCA Records Nashville in 2006, he released his debut album Startin' with Me that year. The album produced three singles, all of which reached Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: "Yee Haw", "Startin' with Me", and "Something About a Woman". A second album, 2009's Easy Does It, has accounted for three more singles: "Don't Think I Can't Love You", "Eight Second Ride", and "Tell Me". In September 2011, Owen achieved his first number one on the country charts with the title track to his third album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night. He has also toured as an opening act for several country acts, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Sugarland, and Ke… more »

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Written by: TRAVIS MEADOWS, TRAVIS JEROME GOFF

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6 facts about this song

Song Release Facts
"What We Ain't Got" is a song recorded by the American country music artist Jake Owen. - The song was released in August 2014. - This was the second single from Owen’s album titled "Days of Gold."
Song Creators Facts
The song was written by Travis Jerome Goff and Travis Meadows. - It’s a combination of country rock and soulful lyrics from the heart. - Production was handled by Joey Moi, a well-known figure in the country music industry.
Chart Performance Facts
"What We Ain't Got" became a hit, peaking at number 14 on the US Billboard Country Airplay charts. - It also reached number 2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. - Globally, it also charted in Canada, where it peaked at number 31 on the Canada Country chart.
Music Video Facts
The corresponding music video was directed by Mason Dixon, and premiered in September 2014. - In the music video, individuals are depicted dealing with various struggles such as loss, addiction, and body image issues, while Jake performs the song.
Song Lyrics Facts
"What We Ain't Got" delivers a philosophical message with a deep sense of understanding. - The song is about the human tendency to always want what we don't have, and not appreciating what we do have until it's gone.
Recognition Facts
"What We Ain't Got" is often recognized as one of Jake Owen's most powerful and emotional songs. - It received positive reviews from music critics praising its lyrical depth and Owen’s vocal performance.

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