Better as a Memory
Kenny Chesney
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I move on like a sinner's prayer Letting go like a levee breaks Walk away as if I don't care Learn to shoulder my mistakes I'm built to fade like your favorite song I get reckless when there's no need Laugh as your stories ramble on Break my heart but it won't bleed My only friends are pirates, it's just who I am I'm better as a memory than as your man I'm never sure when the truth won't do I'm pretty good on a lonely night I move on the way a storm blows through I never stay, but then again, I might I struggle sometimes to find the words Always sure until I doubt Walk a line until it blurs Build the walls too high to climb out I'm honest to a fault, it's just who I am I'm better as a memory than as your man I see you lean in, you're bound to fall I don't wanna be that mistake I'm just a dreamer, nothing more You should know it before it gets too late 'Cause good-bye's are like a roulette wheel You never know where they're gonna land First you're spinning, then you're standing still Left holding a losing hand One day you're gonna find someone Right away, you'll know it's true That all of your seeking's done Was just a part of the passing through Right there in that moment You'll finally understand That I was better as a memory than as your man Better as a memory than as your man
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Written by: Lady Goodman, Scooter Carusoe
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15 facts about this song
Song TitleThe song is titled “Better as a Memory.”
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ArtistThe song is performed by American country music singer Kenny Chesney.
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Album"Better as a Memory" is the fourth and last single from Kenny Chesney's 2007 album "Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates."
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GenreThis song belongs to the Country Music genre.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released in February 2008 and peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the summer of 2008.
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Unique Occurrence"Better as a Memory" is Chesney's seventeenth song to hit number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Scooter Carusoe and Lady Goodman.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around a transient man explaining why he won't make a good lover or long-term partner because he's not ready to settle down yet.
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Critical ReceptionCritics appreciated the song for its introspective lyrics and mature theme that deviate from Chesney's usual party-anthem style.
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In ConcertChesney often performs this song live in concert as a tribute to his early struggles in the music industry, making it one of his most personal tracks.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Chesney's songs, "Better as a Memory" does not have an official music video.
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Song DurationThe song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the BNA Records label.
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CertificationAlthough the song doesn’t have an RIAA certification, its commercial success and fan popularity cannot be undermined.
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Cover VersionsWhile Kenny Chesney's original recording of “Better as a Memory” remains the most popular, various amateur musicians and singers have covered the song online, testifying its influence in the country music genre.
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