Before the duo's foundation, Mooney was a solo artist on T-Pain's Nappy Boy Entertainment label, and Smyers was a member of a group called Bonaventure as well as a previous member of the band Transition on Floodgate Records label.
The duo performed on The Ellen Show performing 19 You + Me in 2014. The duo made their Grand Ole Opry debut February 1, 2014. They also received a 2014 Academy of Country Music Awards Vocal Duo of the Year nomination. Dan + Shay was the opening act for Hunter Hayes on his We're Not Invisible Tour, which began in March 2014. Dan + Shay will open up for Blake Shelton on the 2014 leg of his Ten Times Crazier Tour. The tour will begin in June 2014.
19 You + Me
Dan + Shay Lyrics
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At Myrtle Beach
Where it all began
It was 102 degrees
Nothin' to do
Man it was hot
So we jumped in
We were summertime sippin', sippin'
Sweet tea kissin' off of your lips
T-shirt drippin', drippin' wet
How could I forget?
Watchin' that blonde hair swing
To every song I'd sing
You were California beautiful
I was playin' everything but cool
I can still hear that sound
Of every wave crashin' down
Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave
It was everything we wanted it to be
The summer of
19 you and me
We had our first dance in the sand
It was one hell of a souvenir
Tangled up, so in love
So, let's just stay right here
'Til the sun starts creepin', creepin' up
Right then I knew
Just what you were thinkin', thinkin' of
When I looked at you
Watchin' that blonde hair swing
To every song I'd sing
You were California beautiful
I was playin' everything but cool
I can still hear that sound
Of every wave crashin' down
Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave
It was everything we wanted it to be
The summer of
19 you and me
You and me
Watchin' that blonde hair swing
To every song I'd sing
You were California beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful
Watchin' that blonde hair swing
To every song I'd sing
You were California beautiful
I was playin' everything but cool
I can still hear that sound
Of every wave crashin' down
Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave
It was everything we wanted it to be
The summer of
19 you and me
First week in Myrtle Beach where it all began
"19 You + Me" is a beautiful and nostalgic love song by Dan + Shay that reminisces over a summer romance. The song starts by describing their first week in Myrtle Beach, where the romance began, stating that it was 102 degrees and there was nothing to do. They jumped in the water and spent their time "summertime sippin', sippin'," before sharing a sweet tea kiss. The song then goes on to describe watching the beautiful blonde hair of his lover swinging to every song he sang, stating that she was "California beautiful" and he was "playing everything but cool." As they danced in the sand, tangled up and in love, they knew they never wanted to leave.
The song then continues to reflect on their time spent together, admiring her beauty and cherishing every moment spent by the beach. The lyrics describe the sound of every wave crashing down, like the tears they cried the day they had to leave. The summer of "19 you and me" was everything they wanted it to be, and they long to relive those memories.
Overall, "19 You + Me" is a beautiful and nostalgic love song that takes the listener on a journey of summer romance and true love. Dan + Shay's unique vocal harmonies along with the beautiful melody make this song a classic that will continue to be cherished for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
It was our first week
At Myrtle Beach
Where it all began
We spent our initial week on Myrtle Beach, where our love story commenced
It was 102 degrees
Nothin' to do
Man it was hot
So we jumped in
The temperature was unbearably hot, there were no activities to indulge in, so we jumped into the water to cool off
We were summertime sippin', sippin'
Sweet tea kissin' off of your lips
T-shirt drippin', drippin' wet
How could I forget?
We were sipping our drinks during summertime, indulged in sweet tea kissing, and our T-shirts were drenched in sweat. The moment was memorable and unforgettable
Watchin' that blonde hair swing
To every song I'd sing
You were California beautiful
I was playin' everything but cool
I can still hear that sound
Of every wave crashin' down
I watched you swing your blonde hair to every song I sang, and you were stunningly beautiful, while I was trying too hard to be impressive. I still remember the sound of every wave crashing down
Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave
It was everything we wanted it to be
The summer of
19 you and me
When we realized that we had to depart from Myrtle Beach, we shed tears as the moment held unforgettable memories. It was everything we had wished to experience during the summer of 19
We had our first dance in the sand
It was one hell of a souvenir
Tangled up, so in love
So, let's just stay right here
We shared our first dance on the sandy beach, and that moment became a valued souvenir. We were tangled up in love and thought of staying there forever
'Til the sun starts creepin', creepin' up
Right then I knew
Just what you were thinkin', thinkin' of
When I looked at you
As the sun started to rise, I knew what you were contemplating just by looking at you
Beautiful, beautiful
Watchin' that blonde hair swing
To every song I'd sing
You were California beautiful
I was playin' everything but cool
I can still hear that sound
Of every wave crashin' down
Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave
It was everything we wanted it to be
The summer of
19 you and me
You and me
You were incredibly gorgeous, and I watched you dance to my songs, trying my best to act cool. The sound of waves and tears we shed on the day of our departure still linger on even today. The summer of 19 was all we desired, and we enjoyed it together
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Danny Orton, Shay Mooney, Daniel Smyers, Dan Smyers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BigNate60_2.0
If, 9 years later, this still sounds like something they’d release TODAY says something. And that something is:
Dan + Shay were WAY ahead of their time in terms of music production. Mixing, vocals, instrumentals, EVERYTHING. And what do you get when all of those components mesh together like peanut butter and jelly?
An absolutely amazing song.
@tweeterpie1
This is my first time hearing or seeing Dan & Shay & I must say they are VERY good. My twin nieces, age 21, liked them so I decided to check them out. I have very broad tastes in music & definitely know talent. I feel certain that these two will go far with their collective talents. I know that I will certainly will be looking forward to more of their music.
@RebeccaUzoh
I could listen to this song all day, it never gets tiring.
@leahshort2749
I love this song forever and always
@SunRayz3r
I’ve never been much of a country music fan, but this slaps! Super catchy, one of the few “country” artists I don’t dislike.
@Celestemusic5
Brings back so many summer memories from when I was a kid! Myrtle Beach was our summer vacation every year and I cried whenever we had to leave. I think a piece of my heart is still there! Love this song Dan + Shay!
@ryanhegner6858
Celestemusic5 Still young and with a girlfriend happy could relate to every part of the song
@dandan5139
If this song reminds you of when you were a kid, you still are a kid😬
@KevinCummingsFitness
Lol
@LoganHunterMusic
Country pop at it's best. So excited for this album! (p.s. the harmonies are perfection)