Came Here to Forget
Blake Shelton
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Girl getting over him and I'm getting over her The eyes have it made, ain't gotta say a word Misery loves company, that's why it's you and me Buying each other drinks, back at the bar, thick as thieves Stealing these little sips Doing our best to make the best of the worst of it Keep playing them songs, keep singing along Keep leaning it on in closer Keep salting the rim, getting even with her And with him before the night is over That first kiss was like a Colorado hit You better keep on keeping it lit 'Til we can't remember Can't remember what we came here to forget Go ahead and check your phone, like I've been checking mine Nobody's ex is texting for a rewind Looks like it's just me and you Falling in love just enough to get us through While we're getting through Keep playing them songs, keep singing along Keep leaning it on in closer Keep salting the rim, getting even with her And with him before the night is over That first kiss was like a Colorado hit We better keep on keeping it lit 'Til we can't remember Can't remember what we came here to forget Yeah, first of all we came here to forget Looks like it's just me and you Falling in love just enough to get us through While we're getting through Keep playing them songs, keep singing along Keep leaning it on in closer Keep salting the rim, getting even with her And with you before the night is over That first kiss was like a Colorado hit You better keep on keeping it lit 'Til we can't remember Can't remember what we came here to forget What we came here to forget What we came here to forget Baby, baby That's what we came here to forget
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Written by: Deric Ruttan, Craig Wiseman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Came Here to Forget" was released on March 8, 2016, as the lead single from Blake Shelton's tenth studio album, "If I'm Honest". The song received positive reviews from critics for its honest and emotional lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, debuting at number two on the Billboard's Country Airplay chart and topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States. It also reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song's ThemeThe song, "Came Here to Forget" is a mid-tempo ballad which paints a vivid picture of two individuals looking to drown their past heartbreaks and previous relationship memories, hence the title "Came Here to Forget".
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InspirationThe song is reportedly inspired by Blake Shelton's own experiences and heartbreak from his divorce with fellow country singer, Miranda Lambert, and his subsequent relationship with singer Gwen Stefani.
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Certifications"Came Here to Forget" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over one million units in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Eric Welch, was released on March 29, 2016.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Deric Ruttan and Craig Wiseman, two songwriters known for numerous country hits.
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Critical PraiseThe song was praised by critics for its mature theme and Shelton's performance. Billboard described it as "neither a weeper nor an I’m-over-you note. It's just a matter-of-fact tale of a rebound". Rolling Stone called it a "revenge sex anthem".
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for the CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year in 2016.
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