Better Boat
Mindy Smith, Kenny Chesney
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I ain't lonely, but I spend a lot of time alone More than I'd like to, but I'm okay with staying home By how the last few months have changed I smile of mourn despite the pain I breathe in, I breathe out Got friends to call who let me talk about What ain't working, what's still hurtin' All the things I feel like cussing out Now and then I let it go Around the waves I can't control I'm learning how to build a better boat I hate waiting, ain't no patience in these hands I'm not complaining, sometimes it's hard to change a man I think I'm stronger than I was, I let God do what he does I breathe in, I breathe out Got friends to call who let me talk about What ain't working, what's still hurtin' All the things I feel like cussing out Now and then I let it go Around the waves I can't control I'm learning how to build a better boat I breathe in, I breathe out Got friends to call who let me talk about What ain't working, what's still hurtin' All the things I feel like cussing out Now and then I let it go Around the waves I can't control If it's working I don't know When I get done the thing may not flow But I'm learning how to build a better boat
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Written by: Travis Meadows, Liz Rose
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12 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Better Boat" is a song performed by American country music artist Kenny Chesney.
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Release DateThe song was released in July 2018 as part of the album, "Songs for the Saints".
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Album CommendationThe album, "Songs for the Saints", which features "Better Boat" was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Song Inspiration"Better Boat" was inspired by destruction caused by Hurricane Irma. Chesney wrote the song and the album as a tribute to the resilience of the people of the Virgin Islands, where he owns a home.
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Featured ArtistThe song features acclaimed songwriter, Mindy Smith, who provides accompanying vocals.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Travis Meadows and Liz Rose, not by Kenny Chesney himself.
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Fundraising InitiativeProceeds from the "Songs for the Saints" album, which includes "Better Boat", were donated to Chesney's Love for Love City Foundation to help rebuild the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma.
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Genre"Better Boat" falls under the country and country pop genres.
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Song MeaningThe song talks about personal growth and learning to handle life's challenges better, symbolized by the phrase "I ride a better boat".
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Chart RankingsDespite being a fan favorite, "Better Boat" was not released as a single and hence did not chart on Billboard. It did, however, contribute to the album's success which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Public Reception"Better Boat" received positive reviews from both fans and music critics for its deeply emotional lyrics and Chesney’s moving performance.
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Music VideoAn official music video for the song was produced and shared on Kenny Chesney's YouTube channel. However, the video is primarily a studio recording session and does not include a narrative or story like conventional music videos.
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