I Was Jack (You Were Diane)
Jake Owen
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It was yesterday It was years ago We were singing every word on the radio Kinda like those songs that saved our souls Somehow, someway We was falling fast We was jumping in Blue jean halo hanging off the limb Two American kids just like them Every time they played And it blew us away Do you turn it up Do you sing along Every time you hear that song Like we did then Like we did when Do you close your eyes Does it make you laugh Do the memories take you back Six packs and a Chevy Cheyenne Way back When I was Jack and you were Diane Yeah and the music played Yeah, we remember growing up and growing old Breaking up or letting ago Girl it's just like rock-n-roll Where has it gone But I hope like hell every now and again I blow across your mind like that summer wind And you're holding on to sixteen as long as you can Every time that it comes on Do you turn it up Do you sing along Every time you hear that song Like we did then Like we did when Do you close your eyes Does it make you laugh Do the memories take you back Six packs and a Chevy Cheyenne Way back When I was Jack and you were Diane Oh yeah Do you turn it up, do you sing along Every time you hear that song Does it still groove you Baby, Hallelujah (Hallelujah) Do you close your eyes Does it make you laugh Do the memories take you back Six packs and a Chevy Cheyenne Way back When I was Jack and you were Diane Yeah, way back Way on back When I was Jack and you were Diane Yeah, do your close your eyes Does it make you laugh When I was Jack and you were Diane Yeah, let the memories take you back Take you back Take you back
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Written by: Craig Michael Wiseman, John Mellencamp, Jody Scott Stevens, David Patrick Ray, Tommy Cecil
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" by Jake Owen is a country song that was released in 2018 as part of his album Greetings from...Jake.
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Use of SamplingThe song is actually a reimagining of the classic 1982 track "Jack & Diane" by American rock musician John Mellencamp.
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Music GenreOwen’s song reinvents the original rock tune as a country song, applying a modern, Nashville-style spin on it.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United States, "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" topped Billboard's Country Airplay chart, becoming Owen’s 7th number one hit.
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Creative LicenseThough the song samples heavily from Mellencamp's tune, the lyrics tell a different story. While Mellencamp's track focused on two American teenagers, Owen's version takes a nostalgic look back at a previous relationship.
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Approval from MellencampMellencamp, who initially disliked when artists covered his songs, actually gave Owen his blessing to put out the new version.
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Song ReviewsCritics praised the song for its nostalgia and universal appeal, resonating with those who remembered the original 1980s hit.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" is essentially a mini-movie, with Owen barely appearing. Instead, it tells a story of young love, paralleling the song's narrative.
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Effect on CareerThe song played a role in revitalizing Owen’s career after a brief hiatus, proving his ability to produce chart-topping hits.
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For The FansOwen has mentioned in interviews that the song is for everyone who’s ever had a song mean so much because it takes them back to a particular moment in life, in this case, their first love.
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