You Should Be Here
Cole Swindell
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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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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.
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Writing ExperienceCole 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.
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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.
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CertificationThis song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating that it sold over one million units in the United States.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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AwardsThe song won the BMI Award for Song of the Year in 2017.
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Emotional ImpactSwindell 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.
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Popularity"You Should Be Here" is considered one of Cole Swindell's signature songs, often being the song that closes his live performances.
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Positive ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from a variety of music critics. It is noted for its raw and emotional lyrics and Swindell's heartfelt performance.
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Fan ConnectionThe 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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