Then
Brad Paisley
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I remember, trying not to stare, the night that I first met you You had me mesmerized And three weeks later, in the front porch light Taking forty-five minutes to kiss goodnight I hadn't told you yet But I thought I loved you then And now you're my whole life Now you're my whole world I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl Like a river meets the sea, Stronger than it's ever been. We've come so far since that day And I thought I loved you then And I remember, taking you back to right where I first met you, You were so surprised There were people around, but I didn't care I got down on one knee right there and once again, I thought I loved you then But now you're my whole life Now you're my whole world I just can't believe, the way I feel about you, girl Like a river meets the sea, Stronger than it's ever been. We've come so far since that day And I thought I loved you then And I can just see you, with a baby on the way And I can just see you, when your hair is turning gray What I can't see is how I'm ever gonna love you more But I've said that before And now you're my whole life Now you're my whole world I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl We'll look back someday, at this moment that we're in And I'll look at you and say And I thought I loved you then And I thought I loved you then
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Written by: Brad Douglas Paisley, Ashley Glenn Gorley, Charles Christopher Du Bois
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12 facts about this song
Genre and Artist"Then" is a country song by American singer-songwriter Brad Paisley.
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Album and Release DateReleased in March 2009, it is the second single from his fifth studio album "American Saturday Night."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it Paisley's tenth number one single.
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CMA Awards"Then" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2009 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.
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Brad Paisley's InspirationThe song is a reflection of Brad Paisley's own life with his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley. The lyrics reflect the different stages of their relationship.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Brad Paisley, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley.
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Song Structure"Then" starts out as a stripped-down acoustic ballad before turning into a full-on power ballad with a soaring finale.
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Music VideoThe concepts of the music video were also derived from Paisley's own personal experiences, which were translated by director Jim Shea.
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Live PerformancesPaisley notably performed "Then" live on television during the 2009 CMA Awards with an orchestral accompaniment, earning him a standing ovation.
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Fan ReceptionThe song is considered one of Paisley's most poignant and emotional songs, and has remained a favorite among fans over the years.
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CertificationIt was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies in the U.S.
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Critics' ReceptionThe song has generally received positive reviews from critics and is often cited as a standout track from the "American Saturday Night" album.
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