Brantley Gilbert went to Nashville as a songwriter, where he signed to Warner Chappell Publishing. He continued performing at local venues. In 2009, he released his debut album, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, under independent label Average Joes Entertainment. He followed with Halfway to Heaven in 2010.
In 2011, he signed with Valory Music Co., a division of Big Machine Records, who released a deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven. The album was produced by Dann Huff. Its first two singles, "Country Must Be Country Wide" and "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", both went to #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. After them, "Kick It in the Sticks" peaked at #34, and "More Than Miles" at #7 on Country Airplay. He won the ACM New Male Artist award in 2013.
Gilbert's second Valory album (third overall), Just as I Am, was released in May 2014. Its lead single, "Bottoms Up," also reached #1. The second single, "Small Town Throwdown," featured guest vocals from labelmates Thomas Rhett and Justin Moore. The third single, "One Hell of an Amen," became Brantley's fourth #1 hit in 2015. The album's fourth single was "Stone Cold Sober," released with the album's platinum edition.
Ahead of his fourth album, The Devil Don't Sleep, Gilbert released the single "The Weekend" as the album's leadoff single. Also included on the album is "The Ones That Like Me."
A deluxe edition of The Devil Don't Sleep includes ten bonus tracks: five demos, and five tracks cut from a live performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
In December 2018, Gilbert released a duet with Lindsay Ell, "What Happens in a Small Town", as the leadoff single to his upcoming fifth studio album, Fire & Brimstone. The album was released in October 2019. "Fire’t Up" was released as the second single off the album.
In June 2020, Gilbert released the single "Hard Days." The song was later included on a deluxe edition of Fire & Brimstone.
In June 2021, Gilbert released the single "The Worst Country Song of All Time", featuring Hardy and Toby Keith, and followed it up with the promotional single "Gone But Not Forgotten" in September 2021. In March 2022, Gilbert and Jason Aldean released another promotional single "Rolex® on a Redneck".
Gilbert released his sixth studio album So Help Me God on November 10, 2022 and announced "Heaven by Then", featuring Blake Shelton and Vince Gill, as the album's second official single.
Whenever We're Alone
Brantley Gilbert Lyrics
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Kicks her high heels off and sighs
Lays down on the bed
She said it's been a long day at work
I couldn't wait till I got home
Just to be with you again
Lord I love just to watch her sleepin'
I just pull the covers up and wonder what she's dreamin'
When she's
Wrapped up with a t-shirt on
Got the lights turned way down low
Radio has got her favorite song
And then she's singin' right along
Let your hair down, baby let it fall
Rip the phone cord out the wall
Whisper love you while driftin' off again
Whenever we're alone, yeah
I took her out last Friday night
To let her dance under neon lights
And that girl she's turnin' heads
Strangers eyes right on my girl
Can't blame em man she's beautiful
She's comin' home with me
And lord her beauty is hard to hide
I'm countin' my blessings every night
When she's
Wrapped up with a t-shirt on
Got the lights turned way down low
Radio has got her favorite song
And then she's singin' right along
Let your hair down, baby let it fall
Rip the phone cord out the wall
Whisper love you while driftin' off again
Whenever we're alone, whenever we're alone
When she's
Wrapped up with a t-shirt on
Got the lights turned way down low
Radio has got her favorite song
And man she's singin' right along
Let your hair down, baby let it fall
Rip the phone cord out the wall
Whisper love you while your driftin' off
Whenever we're alone
In "Whenever We're Alone," Brantley Gilbert sings about the beauty of being with his partner when they are alone together. The song tells the story of his partner coming home from work, tired and ready to be with him. The lyrics paint a picture of her getting comfortable and putting on her favorite song before singing along. Gilbert loves watching her in that moment, wrapped up in her t-shirt and singing along to the radio with her hair down. The chorus repeats this sentiment, discussing the peace and intimacy they have whenever they are alone together. They don't need anything except each other in those moments.
The song also has a verse that details a night out that Gilbert had with his partner. He takes her to dance under the neon lights and comments on how her beauty turns heads. However, when they are alone together, that beauty is just for him.
Overall, "Whenever We're Alone" is a tender love song about finding peace and comfort in your partner's presence. It's about enjoying the simple moments and realizing that being with the person you love is enough.
Line by Line Meaning
She comes home late at night
His significant other arrives home during the evening.
Kicks her high heels off and sighs
She removes her shoes and lets out a deep breath.
Lays down on the bed
She lies down on the bed to relax.
She said it's been a long day at work
She remarks that she had a tiring day on the job.
I couldn't wait till I got home
He expresses his eagerness to be home with her.
Just to be with you again
He values spending time with her.
Lord I love just to watch her sleepin'
He loves admiring her sleeping form.
I just pull the covers up and wonder what she's dreamin'
He covers her with a blanket and contemplates what she's dreaming about.
When she's Wrapped up with a t-shirt on
He likes seeing her dressed in a t-shirt.
Got the lights turned way down low
He dims the lights in the room.
Radio has got her favorite song
The radio plays her preferred tune.
And then she's singin' right along
She sings along with the song on the radio.
Let your hair down, baby let it fall
He encourages her to let her hair down and relax.
Rip the phone cord out the wall
He suggests turning off the phone or disconnecting it from the wall to avoid interruptions.
Whisper love you while driftin' off again
He whispers 'I love you' to her as she drifts back to sleep.
Whenever we're alone, yeah
He enjoys spending time with her when they are alone.
I took her out last Friday night
He took her out on a date on Friday evening.
To let her dance under neon lights
He allowed her to dance under the bright lights of a neon sign.
And that girl she's turnin' heads
Her beauty catches the attention of onlookers.
Strangers eyes right on my girl
Strangers are looking at his girlfriend with desire.
Can't blame em man she's beautiful
He understands why others are attracted to his girlfriend because she is stunning.
She's comin' home with me
He is happy that she chose to go home with him.
And lord her beauty is hard to hide
He cannot help but be attracted to her because of her beauty.
I'm countin' my blessings every night
He feels fortunate to have her in his life and reminds himself of this nightly.
Man she's singin' right along
She continues to sing along with the radio.
Whisper love you while your driftin' off
He expresses his love for her as she falls asleep.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANTLEY KEITH GILBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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She comes home late at night
Kicks her high-heels off and sighs
Lays down on the bed
She said it's been a long day at work
I couldn't wait til I got home
Just to be with you again
Lord I love just to watch her sleeping
Yeah I just pull the covers up and wonder what she's dreaming
When she's wrapped up with her t-shirt on
Got the lights turned way down low
Radio's got her favorite song on
And man she's singing right along
Let your hair down
Baby let it fall
Rip the phone cord out the wall
Whisper love you while drifting off again
Whenever we're alone yeah
Took her out last Friday night
Let her dance under neon lights
And that girl she's turning heads
Stranger's eyes right on my girl
I can't blame him man she's beautiful
She's coming home with me
Lord her beauty it's hard to hide
Counting my blessings every night mmmm
When she's wrapped up with her t-shirt on
Got the lights turned way down low
Radio's got her favorite song
And man she's singing right along
Let your hair down
Baby let it fall
Rip the phone cord out the wall
Whisper love you while drifting off again
Whenever we're alone
Whenever we're alone
When she's wrapped up with her t-shirt on
Got the lights turned way down low
Radio's got her favorite song
And man she's singing right along
Let your hair down
Baby let it fall
Rip the phone cord out the wall
Whisper love you while you're drifting off
Whenever we're alone
Buggarbear
I Absolutely Love This Song! every single time i hear it it sends Cold chills up and down my Spine.
Amanda Lynn
funny that just happened to me at this moment in time <3
Chad Strause
We danced to this song for the first time after getting married. Life’s rough right now and this song brings tears now.... I love you chad
More than anything
Jason Jewell
Bro I hope you are doing well.. Her too... Show her this and let her remember this is what is about.
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I fell in love with this song back in the summer of 2010, just a few short months before meeting this amazing man who now over 10 years later is not only my husband, but still has been my best friend since August 2010! I have been blessed to have such an amazing person who loves me no matter what!
nicole obrien
I LOVE EVERY SONG, EVERY LYRIC!! YOUR SONGS FEEL LIKE HOME OR LIKE I KNOW YOU FROM SOMEWHERE!!! KEEP UP THE BEAUTIFUL WORK I LOVE IT!!! I WRITE A LOT MYSELF AND ALWAYS ADMIRE SOMEONE PUTTING THERE HEART OUT THERE.. IT MAKES IT THAT MUCH BETTER!!!
Angela B
Most underrated song by Brantley Gilbert! 💜
music
This is beautiful ❤️ love this heart warming song 🙏💜💗bless him and his family and crew 🙏🤗
J
Me and my girlfriend haven't been dating long, but ever since we met, I've had my heart melt every time me and her would talk. She is so amazing to me, and she's so damn cute when she falls asleep after talking to me for a long period of time. She's the girl I've always wanted, and this song is for her. I love you MiLeigh. (:
CR Brandenburg
You should put her first, especially in your sentences.