You Should Be Here

Cole Swindell

About You Should Be Here

"You Should Be Here" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Cole Swindell. The song was released to radio on December 14, 2015 by Warner Bros. Nashville as the lead single to his second studio album of the same name (2016). The song, written by Swindell and Ashley Gorley, is a tribute to Swindell's father who died unexpectedly while Swindell was out on tour after signing his record deal. "You Should Be Here" reached number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively, giving Swindell his fourth number-one country hit overall. It also gave him his second top 40 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at number 31. The song was certified 2X platinum by the RIAA, and has sold 706,000 copies in the United States as of July 2016. It achieved similar chart success in Canada, peaking at number three on the Country chart and number 67 on the Canadian Hot 100. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Michael Monaco. 


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2016
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It's perfect outside its like god let me dial up the weather
Got the whole crew here, I ain't seen some of them in forever
It's one of those never forget it, better stop and take it in kinda scenes
Everything's just right yeah except for one thing

You should be here, standing with your arm around me here
Cutting up, cracking a cold beer
Saying cheers, hey y'all it's sure been a good year
It's one of those moments, that's got your name written all over it
And you know that if I had just one wish it'd
Be that you didn't have to miss this
You should be here

You'd be taking way too many pictures on your phone
Showing them off to everybody that you know back home
And even some you don't yeah
They say now you're in a better place
And I would be too if I could see your face

You should be here, standing with your arm around me here
Cutting up, cracking a cold beer
Saying cheers, hey y'all it's sure been a good year
It's one of those moments, that's got your name written all over it
And you know that if I had just one wish 
It'd be that you didn't have to miss this
Aw you should be here

You'd be loving this, you'd be freaking out, you'd be smiling, yeah
I know you'd be all about what's going on right here right now
God I wish somehow you could be here

Oh you should be here

Yeah this is one of those moments that's got your name written all over it 
And you know that if I have just one wish it'd be that you didn't have to miss this
Aw you should be here
You should be here

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Cole Swindell

Colden Rainey Swindell (born June 30, 1983) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Swindell has written singles for Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, and Luke Bryan, and has released three albums for Warner Bros. Records Nashville. He has released nine singles, of which seven have charted within the Top 5 of Hot Country Songs and/or Country Airplay. more »

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Written by: Cole Swindell, Ashley Gorley

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist and Release Date
"You Should Be Here" is a song by American country music artist, Cole Swindell. It was released in December 2015 as the lead single from his second studio album.
Writing Experience
Cole Swindell co-wrote the song with Ashley Gorley. The song was written as a tribute to Cole's father, who died unexpectedly while he was on tour.
Chart Performance
"You Should Be Here" reached the number one spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay and the Hot Country Songs charts. It also charted within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 31.
Certification
This song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating that it sold over one million units in the United States.
Music Video
The music video for "You Should Be Here" was directed by Michael Monaco and includes footage of Swindell visiting his father's grave. It debuted at number one on the CMT Music 12 Pack countdown.
Awards
The song won the BMI Award for Song of the Year in 2017.
Emotional Impact
Swindell has mentioned in interviews that this song was the hardest one he's ever written given its personal and emotional nature. He has said that the song's success helped him with his grieving process.
Popularity
"You Should Be Here" is considered one of Cole Swindell's signature songs, often being the song that closes his live performances.
Positive Reception
The song received positive reviews from a variety of music critics. It is noted for its raw and emotional lyrics and Swindell's heartfelt performance.
Fan Connection
The song has resonated with many fans, becoming a sort of anthem for those who've lost someone, earning it a reputation as a powerful and relatable song.

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