Middle of a Memory

Cole Swindell

About Middle of a Memory

"Middle of a Memory" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Cole Swindell. The song was released to radio on May 2, 2016 as the second single to his second studio album You Should Be Here. The song was written by Swindell, Zach Crowell and Ashley Gorley. It received positive reviews from critics praising Swindell's improvements as a storyteller. "Middle of a Memory" peaked at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, giving Swindell his fifth number-one country hit overall. It also reached numbers three and 46 on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. It has sold 365,000 copies in the United States as of January 2017. The song also charted in Canada, reaching number 33 on the Canada Country chart and number 98 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Michael Monaco. 


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2016
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Baby, it just took one look at you
For me to change my one drink order to two
Like we already knew each other
Like we been talking all night
About a minute into our first dance
We got blindsided by your friends
All in a hurry like you had to go
Didn't they know you can't leave someone
Girl, you can't leave someone

In the middle of a dance floor all alone
In the middle of an old school country song
Right when I was just about to lean on in
Why'd you have to go then?
Baby, in the middle of the glow of the neon light
It shoulda, coulda, woulda been the night of our lives
Girl, it ain't right, no
How you gonna leave me right in the middle of a memory?

We were gonna dance till they shut it down
People'd be staring while I spin you 'round
Thinking we were so in love, yeah
They wouldn't know we hadn't even hooked up
I'd get your number and I'd give you mine
And we'd be hanging out tomorrow night
But now I don't know where you are
I'm under these lights right here in the dark

In the middle of a dance floor all alone
In the middle of an old school country song
Right when I was just about to lean on in
Why'd you have to go then?
Baby, in the middle of the glow of the neon light
It shoulda, coulda, woulda been the night of our lives
Girl, it ain't right, no
How you gonna leave me right in the middle of a memory?

Yeah, it's like you walked right out in the middle of a movie
Tore the back half out of a book
And no, you'll never know, girl, what you did to me
It ain't right saying goodbye

In the middle of a dance floor all alone
In the middle of what could've been our song
Right when I was just about to lean on in
Why'd you have to go then?
Baby, in the middle of the glow of the neon light
It shoulda, coulda, woulda been the night of our lives
But, girl, it ain't right, no
How you gonna leave me right in the middle of a memory?
In the middle of a memory
In the middle of a memory

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Cole Swindell

Colden Rainey Swindell (born June 30, 1983) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Swindell has written singles for Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, and Luke Bryan, and has released three albums for Warner Bros. Records Nashville. He has released nine singles, of which seven have charted within the Top 5 of Hot Country Songs and/or Country Airplay. more »

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Written by: ZACH CROWELL, ASHLEY GORLEY, COLE SWINDELL

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Release Details
"Middle of a Memory" by Cole Swindell was released in 2016, as the second single from his second studio album "You Should Be Here."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay in the United States. It also charted at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Written By
Swindell co-wrote "Middle of a Memory" along with songwriters Ashley Gorley and Zach Crowell.
Song Inspiration
The song is said to be inspired by a girl who left a party before Cole could express his feelings to her, leaving him in the "middle of a memory."
Platinum Record
In 2017, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding a million units.
Song's Duration
The run-time for Middle of a Memory is three minutes and 47 seconds.
Lyrics Composition
The lyrics of "Middle of a Memory" revolve around a situation where a man’s dance partner leaves abruptly, leaving him in the middle of an almost romantic memory.
Music Video
The music video for "Middle of a Memory" was directed by Michael Monaco and it depicts the narrative of the song's lyrics.
Acclaim
Swindell's fans and critics have praised the song for its relatable storyline and catchy chorus.
Song Recognition
Despite its success, the song did not receive any major awards or nominations. However, it played a significant role in strengthening Cole Swindell's reputation as a successful contemporary country artist.
Live Performances
Swindell has performed "Middle of a Memory" at many live shows and concerts, making it one of his popular performances.
Digital Download
The song was also well received in terms of digital downloads contributing to its Platinum status.
Role in Career
The success of "Middle of a Memory" played a significant role in securing Cole Swindell’s position in the mainstay of country music.

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