We Were In Love – Toby Keith

Introduction:

“We Were In Love” by Toby Keith was released in 1997 as the lead single from his album Dream Walkin’. Written by Chuck Cannon and Allen Shamblin, the song became a significant hit for Keith, reaching No. 2 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. This track marked a pivotal moment in Keith’s career, showcasing his emotional depth and expanding his appeal beyond his earlier rowdier tracks.

The song’s reflective lyrics explore the bittersweet memory of a past relationship, capturing the passion and intensity of young love. Keith’s vocal delivery is heartfelt, emphasizing the feelings of nostalgia and longing. The song’s arrangement, featuring acoustic elements and pedal steel guitar, contributes to its melancholic and wistful tone, which resonated with listeners and helped solidify Keith’s reputation as a versatile country artist.

Produced by James Stroud, “We Were In Love” blends contemporary and traditional country styles, setting the stage for Keith’s future musical direction. The accompanying music video, directed by Michael Salomon, reinforces the song’s themes, with Keith reflecting on lost love in a solitary setting, enhancing the emotional impact of the song.

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Lyrics:

“We Were In Love”

If I could invent a time machine, then maybe
We’d both be seventeenCrusing in my first car, neckin like movie stars on a
Friday night
Do you remember those Friday nights?We were a rock, ready to roll, there was a fire down in our souls
And all the whole world had to stand still, then turn around us
‘Cause that was the deal
And oh how those nights went flowing like wine,
When I was all yours and you were all mine
And we were in love, yeah we were in love

I can still see you when I sleep, there is a picture I still keep
You with your hair in the wind and me with that crazy grin
Under summer skies when dreams where too young to die

We were a rock, ready to roll, there was a fire down in our souls
And all the whole world had to stand still, then turn around us
‘Cause that was the deal
And oh how those nights went flowing like wine,
When I was all yours and you were all mine
And we were in love, yeah we were in love

Oh I know, I know it sounds crazy but baby your still the one
So let’s find a way to bring back the days that our hearts were forever young

We were a rock, ready to roll, there was a fire down in our souls
And all the whole world had to stand still, then turn around us
‘Cause that was the deal
And oh how those nights went flowing like wine,
When I was all yours and you were all mine
And we were in love, yeah we were in love, yeah we were in love