21
Hunter Hayes
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One, two, three yeah! Yeah Well, it's your birthday Let's act like it is And just go crazy Do what we want with no reason why Life ain't long enough So let's celebrate And get drunk on good love And remember what it's like to just dance all night We'll dance all night That's the way that we're doing it, doing it We go big or we go back home People looking at us like we're losing it, losing it But, baby, we ain't doing nothing wrong Gonna be up all night, chasing the sunrise Like we're wild and young, baby, kids on the run Gonna party like we just turned twenty one Let's treat this town Like we own it And baby, if you wanna get out You can drive this car like you stole it Like we're runaways, like we're superstars Like we're fireworks burning in the dark That's the way that we're doing it, doing it We go big or we go back home People looking at us like we're losing it, losing it But, baby, we ain't doing nothing wrong Gonna be up all night, chasing the sunrise Like we're wild and young, baby, kids on the run Gonna party like we just turned twenty one Ain't nobody wants to act their age Ain't no sense in us living this way You and I, girl, we gotta get away And make tonight the best night of our lives, yeah Oh! That's the way that we're doing it, doing it We go big or we go back home People looking at us like we're losing it, losing it But, baby, we ain't doing nothing wrong Gonna be up all night, chasing the sunrise Like we're wild and young, baby, kids on the run Gonna party like we just turned twenty one Oh, we're just having fun, yeah
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Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, KELLEY LOVELACE, ASHLEY GORLEY, HUNTER HAYES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"21" was released on May 21, 2015, by Hunter Hayes.
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ComposersThe song is written by Dallas Davidson, Kelley Lovelace, Ashley Gorley, and Hunter Hayes.
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Record Label"21" is produced under the Atlantic Nashville record label.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Country Pop.
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Streaming MilestonesThe song was streamed over 21 million times on Spotify within six weeks of its release and dominated the Country Streaming Songs chart.
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Digital Chart Performance"21" is Hayes’ second highest debut on the Country Digital Song Sales chart.
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Radio AirplayThe song was Hunter Hayes's first single that was intended for a pop crossover, getting more airplay on pop and adult contemporary stations than his previous singles.
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Other Versions"21" also marked Hayes’ first foray into international markets, with versions of the song released in Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoThe music video for "21" debuted on May 26, 2015.
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Not Part of an AlbumInterestingly, unlike many popular songs, “21” was not part of an album but was released as a standalone single.
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Genre VariationThe song introduced a more pop-infused sound for Hunter Hayes, compared to his previous singles that had more of a traditional country sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 25 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and later peaked at number 16.
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Ages SignificanceThe song's title "21" is thought to have double meaning - it could reference the age of being young and free, while also hinting at the gambling age, relating to the song's lyrics about taking chances and risks in love.
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Upbeat Theme“21” has an upbeat and high-energy theme, portraying a carefree spirit embracing the uncertainties, risks, and thrill of young love.
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Instrumental AspectsThe song shows Hayes's prowess as a multi-instrumentalist, and he was commended for his talent in playing the banjo and guitar that contributed to the overall sound of "21".
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