Six Feet Apart
A direct response to the pandemic released on May 1, 2020.
"Six Feet Apart" is a song recorded by American country music singer Luke Combs. Released on May 1, 2020, it was created as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The track was initially added to the digital version of his second album, What You See Is What You Get, and later included in the deluxe edition titled What You See Ain't Always What You Get. Written by Combs alongside Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder, the song addresses the reality of missing major activities due to health restrictions.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Luke Combs
- Album
- What You See Ain't Always What You Get
- Genre
- Country
- Length
- 3:19
- Label
- Columbia Nashville; River House
- Writer
- Luke Combs
- Brent Cobb
- Rob Snyder
- Producer
- Luke Combs; Chip Matthews
Lore & Background
Before the pandemic fully hit, Combs was scheduled to meet with songwriters Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder for a writing session on April 14. Although all three wanted to write about COVID-19, Combs was initially apprehensive, fearing the concept would be "too cheesy." The group overcame this hesitation to create a track that captures the specific theme of missing major activities, such as the arrival of the spring season and touring as a musician. To share the work, Combs first uploaded an acoustic version to YouTube. After the video trended on the site, he performed it on the Grand Ole Opry before recording the final studio version.
Reader's Guide
To experience "Six Feet Apart," start with the acoustic version Combs uploaded to YouTube, which gained enough traction for a live performance on the Grand Ole Opry. For the full production, listen to the studio version sent to country radio on May 1, 2020, found on the digital release of What You See Is What You Get or the deluxe album What You See Ain't Always What You Get. The songwriting credits belong to Combs, Brent Cobb, and Rob Snyder. Lyrically, focus on the themes of missing spring and touring restrictions that defined the era for musicians.
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