We Were Us
Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert
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Rearview crosses Railroad ties Oh, Hail Marys Friday nights Heartbeat baby Low-beam lights God, I miss when you were mine Back when that song was a song I could sing along without thinkin bout you every time it came on Every beat, every line, every word, every time When a road was a road I could roll on through without wishin that empty seat was you Money was gas, dreams were dust Love was fast and we were us Shotgun sunset A cool mint kiss Backseat promise Breaking it Floorboard feeling County lines God, I miss when you were mine Back when that song was a song I could sing along without thinkin bout you every time it came on Every beat, every line, every word, every time When a road was a road I could roll on through without wishin that empty seat was you Money was gas, dreams were dust Love was fast and we were us In a sleepy town, just jumping in Far too young to know that summers end We were us, we can't go back It's what it is, but God I miss Back when that song was a song I could sing along without thinkin bout you every time it came on Every beat, every line, every word, every time When a road was a road I could roll on through without wishin that empty seat was you Money was gas, dreams were dust Love was fast and we were us Every beat, every line, every word, every single time I just close my eyes and you're ridin shotgun You and me, baby, on the run I can feel your heartbeat, baby
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Written by: Jon Nite, Nicole Galyon, Jimmy Robbins
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Classification"We Were Us" is a country music duet between Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert.
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Release YearThe single was released in 2013 as part of Urban's eighth studio album "Fuse."
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Album Success"We Were Us" played a crucial role in making "Fuse" Urban's fourth number one album on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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Chart-ToppingThe song hit number one on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and the Country Airplay chart.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Nicolle Galyon, Jimmy Robbins and Jon Nite.
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Award WinningIn 2014, "We Were Us" won the Vocal Event of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by Beck Edwards and premiered on Vevo on November 15, 2013.
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Educational Fact"We Were Us" reflects a nostalgic theme, portraying the end of a relationship through the perspective of two individuals who once shared experiences, dreams, places, and friends.
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Live PerformancesKeith Urban and Miranda Lambert performed "We Were Us" live at the 2013 CMA Awards, highlighting their harmonious vocal blend.
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International SuccessApart from the US, the song also gained recognition in Canada and Australia, proving Urban's and Lambert's global appeal.
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RecognitionRolling Stone named "We Were Us" one of the best country songs of 2013.
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Unique Aspect"We Were Us" is a blend of traditional country music with elements of pop and rock, a signature of Keith Urban's music.
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Inspirational ImpactThe song is recognized for its powerful impact on country music, inspiring other artists to explore duets.
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