Live Those Songs
Kenny Chesney Lyrics
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Braided hair and a tie-dyed T-shirt on
Talking to himself about Vietnam
'Bout the tour he did and the deal he got
He said, "This world ain't the same if you ask me
If I could be somewhere else, I'd tell you where I'd be"
I'd be rolling on a river with Creedence
Stealing kisses from Peggy Sue
I'd be knee-deep in sand on a Panama Beach
In the spring of '72
I'd be wasting away on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll in
He said, "What I wouldn't give just to live those songs again"
Saw him working the counter at Walgreens
With a new haircut and a bachelor's degree
Talking to himself about his raw deal
Cussing Uncle Sam and the G.I. bill
He said, "This world ain't the same if you ask me
If I could be somewhere else, I'd tell you where I'd be"
I'd be rolling on a river with Creedence
Stealing kisses from Peggy Sue
I'd be knee-deep in sand on a Panama Beach
In the spring of '72
I'd be wasting away on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll in
He said, "What I wouldn't give just to live those songs again"
He said, "This world ain't the same if you ask me
If I could be somewhere else, I'd tell you where I'd be"
I'd be rolling on a river with Creedence
Stealing kisses from Peggy Sue
I'd be knee-deep in sand on a Panama Beach
In the spring of '72
I'd be wasting away on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll in
He said, "What I wouldn't give just to live those songs again"
Yeah, oh, yeah, oh!
Kenny Chesney's song, Live Those Songs, tells the story of two individuals who are dissatisfied with their current lives and long to relive the carefree moments from their past. The first verse paints a picture of a man sitting on a sidewalk in Fresno, reminiscing about his time in Vietnam and wishing he could go back to those moments of freedom. He then lists several iconic songs from the '60s and '70s, expressing his desire to relive those moments with artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Otis Redding. The second verse highlights another man who has just graduated with a bachelor's degree and is working at Walgreens, frustrated with the loans he has to repay and the lack of job opportunities. Like the first man, he longs to relive a time that felt more carefree and fun.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'd be rolling on a river with Creedence," expressing a desire to relive moments where he felt free and alive. The song captures the idea that music can transport us to a different time and place, and it highlights the universality of the human experience in longing for simpler times.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw him sittin' on a sidewalk in Fresno
I saw a man sitting on a sidewalk in Fresno.
Braided hair and a tie-dyed T-shirt on
He had braided hair and wore a tie-dyed T-shirt.
Talking to himself about Vietnam
He was talking to himself about his experiences in the Vietnam War.
'Bout the tour he did and the deal he got
He talked about his tour of duty and the compensation he received for it.
He said, 'This world ain't the same if you ask me
He expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that the world had changed since he returned.
If I could be somewhere else, I'd tell you where I'd be'
He knew exactly where he wanted to be if given a choice.
I'd be rolling on a river with Creedence
He would love to be on a river with his friends listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Stealing kisses from Peggy Sue
He would enjoy being young and carefree again, stealing kisses from a girl named Peggy Sue.
I'd be knee-deep in sand on a Panama Beach
He would love to be in Panama, lying in the sand and enjoying the scenery.
In the spring of '72
He specifically remembers a time in the spring of 1972.
I'd be wasting away on the dock of the bay
He would love to spend time on a dock, watching the sun set and the tide roll in.
Watching the tide roll in
He would love to just sit and watch the tide come and go.
Saw him working the counter at Walgreens
He was now working at Walgreens.
With a new haircut and a bachelor's degree
He had since gotten a haircut and a Bachelor's degree.
Cussing Uncle Sam and the G.I. bill
He was frustrated with Uncle Sam and the G.I. Bill, which was supposed to have given him benefits but somehow fell short.
He said, 'This world ain't the same if you ask me
He still held the same sentiment as before, stating that the world had changed since he returned.
Yeah, oh, yeah, oh!
An exclamation of agreement or celebration.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chris Bain, Cole Degges, David Lowe
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Clint England
Kenny is one of my favorite country singers. This is definitely my favorite song by him.
Angel Baby
Awesome performance. Kenny is the BEST OF THE BEST. 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Sherri Ozer
This song 🎵 is rocking !! LOVE the energy in the song and in Kenny. 😊❤God bless xoxo
Sherri Ozer
This song is so cool 😎 I love the lyrics.The band is great to hear. ❤ALWAYS😊God bless Kenny. Please stay safe.
Eddie
This is probably my favorite Kenny song.
The guy rocks!
81broncoman
It is impossible to play this song too loud.
Ethan Zimmerman
One of the best live performers
Sherri Ozer
I love this song. There's is a message in the lyrics. Love ya Kenny.God bless
Xoxo😊
princessalwayswet
Nothing is like a Kenny concert!! Love you Kenny <3
lilbuni2004
Best concert I ever been to. I have videos on my page