Better as a Memory

Kenny Chesney

About Better as a Memory

"Better as a Memory" is a song written by Scooter Carusoe and Lady Goodman and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in March 2008 as the fourth and final single from Chesney's 2007 album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates. With a two-week stay, it became Chesney's fourteenth number one hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of June 28, 2008.


Year:
2010
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I move on like a sinner's prayer
Letting go like a levee breaks
Walk away as if I don't care
Learn to shoulder my mistakes
I'm built to fade like your favorite song
I get reckless when there's no need
Laugh as your stories ramble on
Break my heart but it won't bleed
My only friends are pirates, it's just who I am
I'm better as a memory than as your man

I'm never sure when the truth won't do
I'm pretty good on a lonely night
I move on the way a storm blows through
I never stay, but then again, I might
I struggle sometimes to find the words
Always sure until I doubt
Walk a line until it blurs
Build the walls too high to climb out
I'm honest to a fault, it's just who I am
I'm better as a memory than as your man

I see you lean in, you're bound to fall
I don't wanna be that mistake
I'm just a dreamer, nothing more
You should know it before it gets too late

'Cause good-bye's are like a roulette wheel
You never know where they're gonna land
First you're spinning, then you're standing still
Left holding a losing hand
One day you're gonna find someone
Right away, you'll know it's true
That all of your seeking's done
Was just a part of the passing through
Right there in that moment
You'll finally understand
That I was better as a memory than as your man
Better as a memory than as your man

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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: Lady Goodman, Scooter Carusoe

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Bluewater Music Corp.

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15 facts about this song

Song Title
The song is titled “Better as a Memory.”
Artist
The song is performed by American country music singer Kenny Chesney.
Album
"Better as a Memory" is the fourth and last single from Kenny Chesney's 2007 album "Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates."
Genre
This song belongs to the Country Music genre.
Chart Performance
The song was released in February 2008 and peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the summer of 2008.
Unique Occurrence
"Better as a Memory" is Chesney's seventeenth song to hit number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Scooter Carusoe and Lady Goodman.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics revolve around a transient man explaining why he won't make a good lover or long-term partner because he's not ready to settle down yet.
Critical Reception
Critics appreciated the song for its introspective lyrics and mature theme that deviate from Chesney's usual party-anthem style.
In Concert
Chesney often performs this song live in concert as a tribute to his early struggles in the music industry, making it one of his most personal tracks.
Music Video
Unlike many of Chesney's songs, "Better as a Memory" does not have an official music video.
Song Duration
The song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Record Label
The song was released under the BNA Records label.
Certification
Although the song doesn’t have an RIAA certification, its commercial success and fan popularity cannot be undermined.
Cover Versions
While Kenny Chesney's original recording of “Better as a Memory” remains the most popular, various amateur musicians and singers have covered the song online, testifying its influence in the country music genre.

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