If you haven’t heard, Warner Music Nashville recording artist Cole Swindell just released an expressive, powerful, moving single, “You Should Be Here,” with an even more heart-wrenching video to accompany.
Swindell has had an impressive two years, but unbeknownst to the average country fan, Swindell unexpectedly lost his father shortly after signing his record deal. going through experiences that a loved one should experience with you. “You Should Be Here” captures what yearning for a loved one is like, whether it’s your Dad, Grandparents, or Friend. Life presents adventures and moments that will make you stop and think, “this” person should really be here right now.
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.
Over the last couple of years Swindell had some celebratory milestones in his career, many captured in the prolific video – beginning with a recorded conversation with his father about signage, Swindell takes us down a memory lane of career highlights, including performing at LP Field during CMA Fest, earning Best New Artist at the ACM Awards, performing during the CMA Awards, his Grand Ole Opry Debut, and several number one hits. Swindell also exposes viewers to another memorable, yet incredibly vulnerable moment – his first time visiting his father’s grave.
For anyone whom has lost a loved one, particularly a parent, the anguish and tears on Swindell’s face will force tears from even the most stable of hearts.
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.
We recommend you keep some tissue close by when you listen to this song. Our one wish is “You Should Be Here” earns Cole Swindell another number one hit, and that he finds solace in the thought that his father is watching him, and cheering him on, every step of the way.
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 Should Be Here” is available where all digital media is sold.