The Cole Swindell You Should Be Here song was released to radio on December 14, 2015 as the lead single to his second studio album of the same name (2016). This song reached number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts. This song became his fourth number-one country hit overall. “You Should Be Here” is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to lost loved ones. The song quickly rose to the top of the country charts and became a fan favorite, resonating with listeners across the globe.
At its core, “You Should Be Here” is a song about grief and the struggle to move forward after a loss. Swindell wrote the song after his father passed away unexpectedly in 2013, and the emotion and rawness of his own experience are evident in every note. The music video became the most popular of Cole’s career with over 139 million views as of March of 2024. Watch the video and see the written lyrics and song details below.
Cole Swindell You Should Be Here Music Video
Many artists come to Nashville hoping to write and record a song that will make a difference in people’s lives. Cole Swindell achieved this with his single “You Should Be Here”. “At first, I wrote it thinking of my dad,” Swindell says. “But now, hearing everybody else’s stories, it’s not just about my dad. This song’s for everybody and that’s, it’s heartbreaking, but that’s the power of music.” Watch below as Swindell explains one of the greatest songs he has ever written.
Cole Discusses Song
This song was written by Swindell and Ashley Gorley,
Cole Swindell You Should Be Here Lyrics
It’s perfect outside its like god let me dial up the weather
Got the whole crew here, I ain’t seen some of them in forever
It’s one of those never forget it, better stop and take it in kinda scenes
Everything’s just right yeah except for one thing
You should be here, standing with your arm around me here
Cutting up, cracking a cold beer
Saying cheers, hey y’all it’s sure been a good year
It’s one of those moments, that’s got your name written all over it
And you know that if I had just one wish it’d
Be that you didn’t have to miss this
You should be here
You’d be taking way too many pictures on your phone
Showing them off to everybody that you know back home
And even some you don’t yeah
They say now you’re in a better place
And I would be too if I could see your face
You should be here, standing with your arm around me here
Cutting up, cracking a cold beer
Saying cheers, hey y’all it’s sure been a good year
It’s one of those moments, that’s got your name written all over it
And you know that if I had just one wish
It’d be that you didn’t have to miss this
Aw you should be here
You’d be loving this, you’d be freaking out, you’d be smiling, yeah
I know you’d be all about what’s going on right here right now
God I wish somehow you could be here
Oh you should be here
Yeah this is one of those moments that’s got your name written all over it
And you know that if I have just one wish it’d be that you didn’t have to miss this
Aw you should be here
You should be here
Throughout the song, Swindell’s voice is filled with raw emotion and a sense of longing, making it clear just how much he misses his loved one. But despite the sadness and grief, there’s also a sense of hope and joy in the song, with Swindell acknowledging the importance of cherishing every moment with the people we love. In a world where loss and grief are all too common, “You Should Be Here” is a powerful reminder to hold on to the memories and moments we share with our loved ones. Swindell’s tribute to his father has become a universal anthem for anyone who has experienced the pain of loss, and it continues to inspire and comfort listeners to this day.
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