Gonna Know We Were Here

Jason Aldean

About Gonna Know We Were Here

"Gonna Know We Were Here" is a song written by Brett Beavers and Brett James and recorded by American country music singer Jason Aldean. It was released in August 2015 as the fourth single from Aldean's 2014 album Old Boots, New Dirt.


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2014
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You got the gas
I got the matches
We gonna turn this town to ashes
'Cause they ain't never seen nothing like us
Ain't heard loud till we turn it up
I got the wild
You got the crazy
You know that's why I love you baby
'Cause your motor runs just as fast as mine
Pedal to the metal, keep your throttle down all night
And we only get one life

Ain't scared to ride this train
Make a few marks, leave a few stains
Might slam just a little too hard
Might take it just a little too far
Might burn out like a firework,
Like a shooting star across the sky
And we may not be around in 20 years but they're sure gonna know we were here
Yeah, they're sure gonna know we were here

People talk girl
You know damn well
When they got a good tale to tell
Let's give them something they ain't never seen
A little rated R redneck dream
Let's blaze a trail through the dirty south
Or give them something they can talk about
A little story that they won't forget
Long after we ride off into the sunset
Baby, 'cause we ain't dead yet, baby

Ain't scared to ride this train
Make a few marks, leave a few stains
Might slam just a little too hard
Might take it just a little too far
Might burn out like a firework,
Like a shooting star across the sky
Yeah we may not be around in 20 years, but they're sure gonna know we were here

We only get one chance around
This runaway roller coaster train
And it ain't slowing down
So baby let go and remember our name

Ain't scared to ride this train
Make a few marks, leave a few stains
Might slam just a little too hard
Might take it just a little too far
Might burn out like a firework,
Like a shooting star across the sky
Yeah we may not be around in 20 years
No, we may not be around in 20 years, but they're sure gonna know we were here
Yeah, they're sure gonna know we were here

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Jason Aldean

Jason Aldine Williams (born February 28, 1977) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released five albums and sixteen singles. His 2010 album My Kinda Party is certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), while his 2005 self-titled debut, 2007 album Relentless and 2009 album Wide Open are all certified platinum. Of his singles, eight have reached the number one position on the Hot Country Songs charts: "Why", "She's Country", "Big Green Tractor", "The Truth", "Don't You Wanna Stay" (a duet with Kelly Clarkson), "Dirt Road Anthem", "Fly Over States", and "Take a Little Ride". Seven more … more »

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Written by: BRETT JAMES, BRETT BEAVERS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Info
"Gonna Know We Were Here" is a song by well-known country music artist Jason Aldean.
Album Release
The song is part of his sixth studio album, "Old Boots, New Dirt”, which was released on October 7, 2014.
Song General Release
It was released to radio on August 24, 2015, as the fourth single from the album.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the contemporary country genre and is also often classified as country rock.
Music Video
The music video for "Gonna Know We Were Here" was directed by Shaun Silva. Interestingly, it was shot in Aldean's hometown of Macon, Georgia, in the USA.
Chart Performance
The song is a chart success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 3 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Inspiration
Jason Aldean described the song as a reflection about how he and his band wanted to be remembered. It illustrates their intention to leave an unforgettable mark or impression on the places they've been and the people they've met.
Song Length
The song, penned by Brett Beavers and Brett James, has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Song Certification
By March 2016, the song "Gonna Know We Were Here" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Live Performances
The song has become a staple at Aldean's live performances, particularly as part of the setlist for his 2015 Burn It Down Tour.
Personal Relevance
Aldean revealed that, of all the songs on his album "Old Boots, New Dirt", "Gonna Know We Were Here" felt the most relevant to him, resonating with his personal journey and philosophy.

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