Pirate Flag
Kenny Chesney
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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 lofty 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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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".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, proving its popularity among Kenny Chesney's fans and country music listeners.
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Writing CreditsThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics describe a person's desire for freedom and rebellion, symbolized by the image of a pirate's flag.
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Critical ReactionThough 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.
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Live PerformancesChesney 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.
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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.
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Digital SalesAs of July 2013, the single had sold 822,000 copies in United States, attesting to its commercial success.
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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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