Then

Brad Paisley

About Then

"Then" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It is his twenty-third entry on the Billboard country charts, debuting at number 26 on the chart week of April 4, 2009. The song is the lead-off single from his seventh studio album, American Saturday Night, which was released via Arista Nashville on June 30, 2009. It is one of Paisley's four songs certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, the others being "She's Everything", "Whiskey Lullaby", and "Remind Me". Paisley wrote this song with Ashley Gorley and Chris DuBois. 


Year:
2009
5:21
2,638 
#15

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I remember, trying not to stare, the night that I first met you
You had me mesmerized
And three weeks later, in the front porch light
Taking forty-five minutes to kiss goodnight
I hadn't told you yet
But I thought I loved you then

And now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
Stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then

And I remember, taking you back to right where I first met you,
You were so surprised
There were people around, but I didn't care
I got down on one knee right there and once again,
I thought I loved you then

But now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe, the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
Stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then

And I can just see you, with a baby on the way
And I can just see you, when your hair is turning gray
What I can't see is how I'm ever gonna love you more
But I've said that before

And now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
We'll look back someday, at this moment that we're in
And I'll look at you and say
And I thought I loved you then
And I thought I loved you then

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Brad Paisley

Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references. more »

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Written by: Brad Douglas Paisley, Ashley Glenn Gorley, Charles Christopher Du Bois

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre and Artist
"Then" is a country song by American singer-songwriter Brad Paisley.
Album and Release Date
Released in March 2009, it is the second single from his fifth studio album "American Saturday Night."
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it Paisley's tenth number one single.
CMA Awards
"Then" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2009 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.
Brad Paisley's Inspiration
The song is a reflection of Brad Paisley's own life with his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley. The lyrics reflect the different stages of their relationship.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Brad Paisley, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley.
Song Structure
"Then" starts out as a stripped-down acoustic ballad before turning into a full-on power ballad with a soaring finale.
Music Video
The concepts of the music video were also derived from Paisley's own personal experiences, which were translated by director Jim Shea.
Live Performances
Paisley notably performed "Then" live on television during the 2009 CMA Awards with an orchestral accompaniment, earning him a standing ovation.
Fan Reception
The song is considered one of Paisley's most poignant and emotional songs, and has remained a favorite among fans over the years.
Certification
It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies in the U.S.
Critics' Reception
The song has generally received positive reviews from critics and is often cited as a standout track from the "American Saturday Night" album.

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