A Lot of Things Different
Kenny Chesney
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I'd spent a lot more time in the pouring rain covering my head And I'd stood up to that bully when he pushed and called me names I was to afraid And I'd gone on and saw Elvis that night he came to town Mama said I couldn't I'd went skinny dippin' with Jenny Carson that time she dared me to I didn't Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things different I wish I woulda spent more time with my dad when he was alive Now I don't have the chance I wish I would've told my brother how much I loved him before he went off to war But I just shook his hand I wish I'd gone to church on Sunday morning when my grandma begged me to But I was afraid to go I wish I'd woulda listened when they said "boy your gunna wish you hadn't" But I wouldn't Oooh I, I'd don't a lot of things different People say they wouldn't change a thing Even if they could Oooh but I would There was this red dress she wanted one time so bad she could taste it I should've bought it But I didn't She wanted to paint our bedroom yellow trimed in blue's and green's But I wouldn't let her It wouldn't have hurt nothin' She loved to be held and kisses and touched But I didn't do it Not nearly enough And if I'd known that dance was gunna be our last dance I'd asked that band to play On and on Ooon and ooon Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things different People say they wouldn't change a thing Even if they could Oooh but I would Ooooh oooh Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things different Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things I think we'd all do a lot of things different
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Written by: BILL ANDERSON, DEAN DILLON
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20 facts about this song
Origin"A Lot of Things Different" is a song by American country music artist, Kenny Chesney.
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Released DateThe song was released in September 2002.
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AlbumIt's part of his album "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems", which was released in April 2002.
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ProducersBud Logan and Kenny Chesney, himself, produced the album.
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Billboard Ranking"A Lot of Things Different" peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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SongwritersEsteemed songwriters, Bill Anderson and Dean Dillon wrote this track.
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Music GenreThe song belongs to the Country music genre.
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Record LabelIt was released by BNA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
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Song Duration"A Lot of Things Different" has a running time of 4:44 minutes.
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Notable LyricsThe song features reflective lyrics about life and regret, such as 'I'd have took a whole lot less for granted, tried to keep more laughter in my life'.
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Overall MessageThe song delivers the message that it’s important to appreciate the things that matter most, and to learn from the past but not be ruled by regret.
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Album’s AchievementThe album "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" was certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Message of RegretThe touching lyrics convey the common feeling of regret and the desire to have done a lot of things differently.
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Song’s PopularityDespite its thoughtful and somewhat melancholic tone, the song was well-received and remained popular among Kenny Chesney fans.
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Impact on the ArtistThe song highlights Chesney's ability to deliver emotional and heartfelt performances, bolstering his reputation as one of the leading artists in the country music genre.
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Personal ConnectionAlthough not stated explicitly, the song felt very personal suggesting that Chesney may have connected with the song on a personal level.
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Music VideoThe music video of "A Lot of Things Different" shows Chesney singing and playing the guitar along with the emotional narrative of the song.
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Song ReviewsCritics praised the song for its authentic lyrics and Chesney's moving performance.
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Legacy"A Lot of Things Different" continues to be a fan favorite, showing Chesney's depth and range as an artist.
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Live PerformancesChesney has performed the song at numerous concerts, often to great crowd response.
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