Came Here to Forget

Blake Shelton

About Came Here to Forget

"Came Here to Forget" is a song recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton for his tenth studio album, If I'm Honest (2016). Released as the album's lead single, the song became digitally available on March 8, 2016. The track was written by Craig Wiseman and Deric Ruttan, while production was handled by Scott Hendricks.


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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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Blake Shelton

Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country singer-songwriter and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This song was the first single from his gold-certified debut album, which also produced two more Top 20 hits. Although the album was released on Giant Records Nashville, Shelton was transferred to Warner Bros. Records Nashville after Giant closed in late 2001. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song's Theme
The 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".
Inspiration
The 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.
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.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Eric Welch, was released on March 29, 2016.
Songwriters
The song was written by Deric Ruttan and Craig Wiseman, two songwriters known for numerous country hits.
Critical Praise
The 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".
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for the CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year in 2016.

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