Don't Blink

Kenny Chesney

About Don't Blink

"Don't Blink" is a song written by Casey Beathard and Chris Wallin and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in September 2007 as the second single from Chesney's 2007 album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates. The song became Chesney's thirteenth number one hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in late 2007. The song debuted at #16 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of September 8, 2007, setting a new record for the highest debut on that chart since the inception of SoundScan in 1990, beating a record set by Keith Urban's "Once in a Lifetime", which debuted at #17 in 2006. Chesney's record was broken one week later by Garth Brooks' "More Than a Memory", which debuted at number one on the country charts, the first song to do so in the chart's history. The song also matches the fastest rising single of his career set in August 2007 with "Never Wanted Nothing More" taking eight weeks to reach number one. On the Billboard Hot 100, "Don't Blink" debuted at number 79 on the chart dated September 22, 2007. 


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I turned on the evening news
Saw a old man being interviewed
Turning a hundred and two today
Asked him what's the secret to life
He looked up from his old pipe
Laughed and said "All I can say is"

Don't blink
Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half"
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink

I was glued to my TV when it looked like he looked at me and said
"Best start putting first things first"
Cause when your hourglass runs out of sand
You can't flip it over and start again
Take every breathe God gives you for what it's worth

Don't blink
Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half"
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink

So I've been tryin' to slow it down
I've been tryin' to take it in
In this here today, gone tomorrow world we're livin' in

Don't blink
Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half"
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink

Naw, don't blink
Life goes faster than you think

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Kenny Chesney

Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which climbed to the top of the charts. more »

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Written by: Chris Allen Wallin, Casey Michael Beathard

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11 facts about this song

Background Information
"Don't Blink" is a country song recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney, renowned for his 'beach bum' persona and laid-back musical style.
Song Performance
It debuted at number 16 on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on September 8, 2007, making it the highest debut of Chesney's career at the time.
Chart Achievement
"Don't Blink" reached number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Country Chart and remained there for more than 4 weeks.
Year of Release
The song was released in the United States as a single on September 4, 2007.
Underlying Message
The song focuses on the concept of time passing by quickly and encourages listeners to appreciate every moment. The sentiment is expressed through the lyrics,"Don't blink, you just might miss your babies growing like mine did."
Lyric Interpretation
"Don't Blink" is told from the perspective of a man who watches a news report where a 102-year-old man is asked for advice about life. His response is the inspiration for the song title and overall theme.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Chesney's album, "Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates" that was released in 2007.
Songwriters
The song was truly a team effort, having been written by Chris Wallin and Casey Beathard, two acclaimed country songwriters.
Commercial Success
"Don't Blink" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over 500,000 units.
Music Video
The music video directed by Shaun Silva, premiered on CMT (Country Music Television) in 2007. It features a man watching the news story that inspired the song and portrays life moments passing by quickly.
Awards & Nominations
Although the song itself didn’t win any awards, its success contributed to Chesney's win as Entertainer of the Year in 2007 at the Country Music Association Awards.

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