Legends
Kelsea Ballerini
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We were golden, we were fire, we were magic Yeah, and they all knew our names all over town We had it made in the middle of the madness We were neon in a grey crowd Yeah, we wrote our own story Full of blood sweat and heartbeats We didn’t do it for the fame or the glory And but we went down in history Yeah, we were legends Loving you, baby, it was heaven What everyone wondered, we’d never question Close our eyes and took on the world together Do you remember? We were crazy Tragic and epic and so amazing I’ll always wear the crown that you gave me We will always stay lost in forever And they’ll remember We were legends Like we were written down in permanent marker Not even the brightest sun could ever fade Come whichever hell or high water It was always me and you either way Hey, we wrote our own story Full of blood sweat and heartbeats We didn’t do it for the fame or the glory We just did it for you and me And that’s why we were legends Loving you, baby, it was heaven What everyone wondered, we’d never question Close our eyes and took on the world together Do you remember? We were crazy Tragic and epic and so amazing I’ll always wear the crown that you gave me We will always stay lost in forever And they’ll remember We were legends We were legends Loving you, baby, it was heaven What everyone wondered, we’d never question Close our eyes and took on the world together Do you remember, baby? We were crazy Tragic and epic and so amazing I'll always wear the crown that you gave me We will always stay lost in forever And they’ll remember We were legends We were, yeah, we were legends Yeah, we wrote our own story
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Written by: Kelsea Ballerini, Forest Glen Whitehead, Hillary Lee Lindsey
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15 facts about this song
Songwriting Process"Legends" was co-written by Kelsea Ballerini alongside songwriters Forest Glen Whitehead and Hillary Lindsey.
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Track InformationThe song is a track in Kelsea Ballerini’s second studio album, "Unapologetically," which was released in 2017, under the label Black River Entertainment.
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Chart Ranking"Legends" did well on the charts, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video released for "Legends" was directed by Jeff Venable. It tells a tragic love story, which some fans speculated was about Ballerini's own long-distance relationship. However, Ballerini has stated that the song is about a past relationship, and not her present one.
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Song MeaningKelsea Ballerini has spoken about the song's meaning, saying it's about legendary lovers that broke up but were still epic.
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Album Promotion"Legends" was the lead single from her album "Unapologetically". It was released to country radio in June 2017.
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Award NominationsThe song received a nomination for "Song of the Year" at the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2019.
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Live PerformancesBallerini first performed "Legends" live at the 2017 CMT Music Awards.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song "Legends" is approximately 4 minutes and 3 seconds.
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Genre ClassificationKelsea Ballerini's "Legends" falls into the genre of Country Pop.
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Personal SignificanceKelsea has expressed in interviews that the song holds a special place for her. She described it as the perfect song to encapsulate her transformation from the release of her first album to her second one.
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Public ReceptionDespite its heartbreaking lyrics, "Legends" became a fan favorite due to its relatable narrative and catchy melodies. Fans often refer to it as an anthem for love lost but remembered.
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CertificationIn the United States, "Legends" has been certified Gold by the RIAA, symbolizing over 500,000 units sold.
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Album SuccessThe album "Unapologetically," which includes 'Legends,' debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 and number three on the Top Country Albums chart.
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Positive MessageDespite the song dealing with a break-up, the lyrics also contain a positive message, reminding listeners to cherish and embrace past relationships as learning experiences.
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