See You Again (Carrie Underwood song)
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| Single by Carrie Underwood | ||||
| from the album Blown Away | ||||
| Released | April 15, 2013 | |||
| Length | 4:07 | |||
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| Producer | Mark Bright | |||
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| "See You Again" on YouTube | ||||
"See You Again" is a song by American recording artist Carrie Underwood. Written by Underwood, Hillary Lindsey, and David Hodges, it was released on April 15, 2013 through 19 Recordings and Arista Nashville, as the fourth and final single from Underwood's fourth studio album, Blown Away (2014). The song was announced in March 2013 and debuted live on the twelfth season of American Idol before being serviced to country and adult contemporary radio formats. It originated from writing sessions for the 2010 film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, where it was left unused after another co-written song was selected for the soundtrack.
"See You Again" is a power ballad that centers on themes of loss, faith, and reassurance, which reflects Underwood's belief in life after death. While the lyrics address death and farewell directly, Underwood characterized the song as hopeful rather than mournful, framing it as a reflection on moving forward. Critically, the song received generally positive responses from critics, who highlighted its sincerity and Underwood's vocal performance, though some noted familiar stylistic elements in its chorus. Commercially, it became a major radio success, reaching the top ten on Hot Country Songs, peaking at number two on Country Airplay, and earning multi-platinum certification in the United States.
Underwood promoted the song through televised performances and festival appearances, and it later became associated with tribute performances following national tragedies. Its music video, directed by Eric Welch, depicts scenes of loss and reunion inspired by real-life events, including the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado.