I Go Back
Kenny Chesney
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Jack and Diane painted a picture of my life and my dreams Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well, I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along 'Cause every time I hear that song An' I go back to a two toned short bed Chevy Drivin' my first love out to the levy Livin' life with no sense of time An' I go back to the feel of a fifty yard line A blanket, a girl, some raspberry wine Wishin' time would stop right in its tracks Every time I hear that song I go back, I go back I used to rock all night long to, "Keep On Rockin' Me Baby" Frat parties, college bars, just tryin' to impress the ladies Well, I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along 'Cause every time I hear that song An' I go back to the smell of an old gym floor The taste of salt on the Carolina shore After graduation and drinkin' goodbye to friends And I go back to watchin' summer fade to fall Growin' up too fast and I do recall Wishin' time would stop right in its tracks Every time I hear that song I go back, I go back We all have a song that somehow stamped our lives Takes us to another place and time So I go back to a pew, preacher, and a choir Singin' 'bout God, brimstone, and fire And the smell of Sunday chicken after church And I go back to the loss of a real good friend And the sixteen summers I shared with him Now "Only The Good Die Young" stops me in my tracks Every time I hear that song I go back, I go back To the feel of a fifty yard line A blanket, a girl, some raspberry wine I go back (I go back) To watchin' summer fade to fall Growin' up too fast and I do recall I go back (I go back) To the loss of a real good friend And the sixteen summers I shared with him I go back (I go back) I go back, I go back
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Written by: KENNETH CHESNEY, KENNETH A. CHESNEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I Go Back" is a song by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in May 2004 as the third single from his 2004 album "When the Sun Goes Down."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number two on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Chesney's third Top 40 hit on the pop chart.
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Songwriter"I Go Back" was written solely by Kenny Chesney himself, showcasing his songwriting talent.
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Notable Tabloid ReactionUpon its release, Bill Friskics-Warren of The Washington Post praised the song, calling it "a power ballad about the ache of nostalgia."
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RecognitionIn 2004, "I Go Back" was nominated for Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
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Song's ThemeThe song focuses on the power of music to prompt memories and transport us back to specific moments in our past.
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Song InspirationKenny Chesney has revealed that "I Go Back" was inspired by Pearl Jam's "Black," which he used to listen to during a hard time in his life. The song reminded him of that period every time he heard it, leading him to write his own song about the evocative power of music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Go Back" features Kenny Chesney performing the song at concerts intercut with footage of him as a child, reinforcing the song's theme of nostalgia.
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Cover Version"I Go Back" has been covered by other artists, including Sam Hunt, demonstrating its popularity and impact within country music.
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Commercial SuccessAs of 2019, "I Go Back" was certified Platinum by the RIAA, making it one of Kenny Chesney's biggest hits.
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