Pirate Flag

Kenny Chesney

About Pirate Flag

"Pirate Flag" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in February 2013, as the first single from his fifteenth studio album Life on a Rock (2013). The song was written by Ross Copperman and David Lee Murphy.


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Well I come from a little bitty, homegrown small town,
Smoky Mountains, nice place to hang around.
Moonshine, that's where they make it,
Put it in a jug, make you wanna get naked.
But I jumped on a greyhound bus one night
And took it all the way to the end of the line.
Stepped down in the sun, with my feet hit the sand
What a long strange trip

I spent my whole life running around
Still let the wind kinda blow me around
Well I dropped a note in a bottle
To a long-legged model
And I traded it in for a whole 'nother world
A pirate flag and an island girl

Well my friends back home think I've gone and lost my mind
Take a sip of rum and you really would know why
Jolly Roger flying on the picnic table
Blender in the kitchen, willin' and able
Don't know what makes you say "What the hell"
But when the salt air catches a hold of that sail
Something 'bout her makes you just wanna dance
And she loves to dance

I spent my whole life running around
Still let the wind kinda blow me around
Well I dropped a note in a bottle
To a long-legged model
And I traded it in for a whole 'nother world
A pirate flag and an island girl
Pirate flag and an island girl

I remember back home 'neath the big ol' moon
Tucked back in the woods, yea life was good
But here we are in a local barn drinkin' shootin' stars

I might spend my whole life running around
Still let the wind kinda blow me around
Well I dropped a note in a bottle
To a long-legged model
And I traded it in for a whole 'nother world
A pirate flag and an island girl
A pirate flag and an island girl
A pirate flag and an island girl
A pirate flag and an island girl
A pirate flag and an island girl

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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: Ross Copperman, David Murphy

Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Pirate Flag" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in January 2013 as the first single from his album "Life on a Rock".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, proving its popularity among Kenny Chesney's fans and country music listeners.
Writing Credits
The song was written by Ross Copperman and David Lee Murphy. Both are experienced songwriters, with Murphy also being a successful country music artist in his own right.
Music Video
The music video for "Pirate Flag" was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered in March 2013. It features Kenny Chesney performing on a beach, signifying the swashbuckling theme of the song.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics describe a person's desire for freedom and rebellion, symbolized by the image of a pirate's flag.
Critical Reaction
Though some critics polarized over the song's lyrical content, most praised its catchy refrain and Chesney's energetic delivery alongside its beach-themed, free-living vibes.
Live Performances
Chesney has performed "Pirate Flag" at many of his concerts. It quickly became one of the highlight songs during his performances due to its lively beat and the high-energy response it draws from audiences.
Album Success
"Pirate Flag" helped the "Life on a Rock" album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The song remained on the chart for more than 20 weeks.
Digital Sales
As of July 2013, the single had sold 822,000 copies in United States, attesting to its commercial success.
Nomination
"Pirate Flag" was nominated for "Video of the Year" at the 2013 CMT Music Awards, highlighting its popularity and the quality of its music video.

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