The Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert We Were Us duet was released on September 9, 2013 as the second international single and third overall from Urban’s 2013 album Fuse. Country stars Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert demonstrate amazing on-stage chemistry in their “We Were Us” duet performance. This song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart starting November 23, 2013 and stayed on top for three weeks.
The We Were US Music Video
The music video for “We Were Us” captures the energy and emotion of the song in a live performance setting. Directed by Declan Whitebloom, the video was filmed during a concert in Phoenix, Arizona, where Urban and Lambert performed the song together on stage. The decision to showcase a live performance highlights the chemistry between the two artists and the electric response from the audience.
Watch the official music video, the story behind the song, and check out the lyrics below.
Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert We Were US Official Music Video
Story Behind “We Were Us”
Watch Miranda and Keith share the story behind the song and discuss the history behind their duet collaboration.
The Story Behind the Song
“We Were Us” is a tale of love and loss, painted with vivid imagery of small-town life. The lyrics reflect on carefree days filled with joy, passion, and simplicity, set against the backdrop of youth. The song’s emotional core lies in its ability to evoke a universal longing for what once was, making it relatable to listeners across generations.
For Urban, choosing Lambert as his duet partner was a no-brainer. He has often praised her authenticity and ability to convey raw emotion, qualities that shine through in this track. Lambert’s powerful voice complements Urban’s smooth tenor, creating a harmonious blend that elevates the song’s storytelling.
“We Were Us” was written by Nicolle Galyon, Jimmy Robbins, and Jon Nite.
Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert We Were Us Lyrics
Rearview crosses
Railroad ties
Oh, Hail Marys
Friday nights
Heartbeat baby
Low-beam lights
God, I miss when you were mine
[Chorus:]
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
[Repeat Chorus]
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
[Repeat Chorus]
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
Keith and Miranda also collaborated in this amazing preview performance for the 50th CMA Awards
The “We Were US” song is included on Keith Urban’s “Fuse” album released in 2013.
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