For You

Keith Urban

About For You

"For You" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It is included on Act of Valor: The Album, and plays over the closing credits to the film Act of Valor. It was released as a single in April 2012. The song was nominated at the 70th Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song.


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2012
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All I saw was smoke and fire
I didn’t feel a thing
But suddenly I was rising higher
And I felt like I just made
The biggest mistake
When I thought about my unborn child
When I thought about my wife
And the answer rang out clear
From somewhere up above
No greater gift has man
Than to lay down his life for love

And I wonder, would I give my life
Could I make that sacrifice
If it came down to it could I take the bullet, I would
Yes I would, for you

Maybe you don’t understand
I don’t understand it all myself
But there’s a brother on my left and another on my right
And in his pocket just like mine
He’s got a photograph
And they’re waiting for him back home
It’s weighing on my mind
I’m not trying to be a hero
I don’t wanna die
But right now in this moment 
You don’t think twice

I wonder, would I give my life
Could I make that sacrifice
If it came down to it could I take the bullet, I would
Yes I would

You don’t think about right
You don’t think about wrong
You just do what you gotta do 
To defend your own
I’d do the same, for you
Yes I would

I would give my life
I would make that sacrifice
'Cause if it came down to it could I take a bullet, I would
Yes I would

I’d do it for you
I’d do it for you
Take a bullet, for you
Yes I would

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Keith Urban

Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is a New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States, Canada and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age. In 1991, he released a self-titled debut album, and charted four singles in Australia before moving to the United States in 1992. Eventually, Urban found work as a session guitarist before starting a band known as The Ranch, which recorded one studio album on Capitol Records and charted two singles on the Billboard country charts. more »

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Written by: Keith Lionel Urban, Monty Powell

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"For You" is a song by New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, Keith Urban.
Album Association
Although not from an album, the song is specifically performed for the action movie "Act of Valor" (2012) and is therefore associated with the film's soundtrack.
Song Composition
Keith Urban co-wrote "For You" with Monty Powell, a frequent collaborator, as a tribute to the U.S. Navy Seals and their families.
Chart Performance
"For You" is one of Urban's successful songs, reaching number 6 on the US Hot Country Songs billboard charts in 2012.
Awards and Nominations
The song received a nomination for "Best Song from a Movie" at the Teen Choice Awards in 2012.
Music Video Features
The music video for "For You" contains footage from the "Act of Valor" movie, emphasizing the valor and sacrifice portrayed in the song's lyrics.
Song Impact
Keith Urban stated that "For You" gave him an opportunity to personally express his gratitude and respect to those serving in the military.
Special Performances
The song was featured in a special performance during the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Song Duration
"For You" runs for approximately three minutes and twenty seconds (3:20).
Personal Connection
Keith Urban has expressed that this song was a personal one for him, allowing him to understand the level of sacrifice made by military personnel and their families.
Revenue Donation
Keith Urban and the co-writers of "For You" decided to donate all publisher and artist royalties from the song's sales to the Navy SEAL Foundation.

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