One Hell of an Amen
Brantley Gilbert
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Preacher said he died too young Over there totin' that gun For Uncle Sam and our freedom Mom and Daddy dressed in black They folded up that flag Handed it dad, and started prayin' Yeah he went out twenty one guns blazin' That's one hell of an amen That's the only way to go Fightin' the good fight Til the good Lord calls you home And so be well my friend 'Til I see you again This is our last goodbye It's a hell of an amen, amen Doctor said he ain't got long He just smiled said bring it on Well if you think I'm scared You got me all wrong No a little cancer can't break me My heart's right and I believe We all hit our knees And started prayin' Naw he never gave up Said the good Lord's waitin' And that's one hell of an amen That's the only way to go Fightin' the good fight Til the good Lord calls you home So be well my friend 'Til I see you again Yeah this is our last goodbye It's a hell of an amen So be well my friend 'Til I see you again This is our last goodbye But it's a hell of an amen, amen, that's a hell of amen
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Written by: Brantley Keith Gilbert, Brian Davis, Thomas Michael Dekle
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"One Hell of an Amen" by Brantley Gilbert was officially released on November 24, 2014, as the third single from his third studio album "Just as I am".
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed exceptionally well on the charts. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart and peaked at number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Genre"One Hell of an Amen" falls under the genre of Country Rock, a fusion of country music and rock music elements.
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SongwritersThe song is credited to three songwriters: Brantley Gilbert, Brian Davis, and Mike Dekle. This combination of different talents contributed to its success.
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InspirationGilbert has remarked that "One Hell of an Amen" is a tribute to two real-life heroes. One was a 35-year-old man who died after his battle with cancer, and the other was a soldier in the U.S. Army who had lost his life in Iraq.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have given the song mixed reviews. While some appreciated the song's emotional depth, others thought it lacked complexity and was overly simplistic.
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CertificationsThe song's commercial success earned it Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America in 2015, signifying over a million unit sales.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Shane Drake and does a remarkable job of visually representing the song's lyrical narrative.
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Acoustic VersionGilbert also recorded an acoustic version of the song, which is featured in his deluxe edition album "Just as I am: Platinum Edition."
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Fan Favorite"One Hell of an Amen" continues to be a fan favorite at Gilbert's live performances, where he often shares the backstories behind the lyrics.
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Country Music AwardsThe song was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards.
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Radio BroadcastOn the week of June 29, 2015, "One Hell of an Amen" rose to number one on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, making it the most played song on country radio that week.
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