Not only did the song sit at No.

1 onBillboard’s Hot Country Songs for 27 weeks , but it also climbed as high as No.

3 on the Hot 100 as a remix featuring Charlie Puth.

Gabby Barrett smiling

For those not caught up, “I Hope” is also nominated for Single of the Year.

While Barrett has had other hits, the breakup anthem seems to have resonated with listeners the most.

So, why is the song so popular?

Gabby Barrett posing

It likely has to do with its meaning.

“But she’s still being nice.

And I said, ‘That’s not how girls really think.'”