Tin Man
Kenny Chesney
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Saw a man in the movies that didn't have a heart How I wish I could give him mine Then I wouldn't have to feel it breaking all apart And this emptiness inside would suit me fine It's times like these I wish I were a tin man You could hurt me all you wanted And I'd never even know I'd give anything just to be the tin man And I wouldn't have a heart and I wouldn't need a soul I couldn't see your leavin' comin' You took me by surprise Even now it still seems like a dream But I know I can't be dreamin' 'Cause as I lay down each night The pain so great that it won't let me sleep It's times like these I wish I were a tin man You could hurt me all you wanted And I'd never even know I'd give anything just to be the tin man And I wouldn't have a heart and I wouldn't need a soul Well I'd give anything just to be the tin man And I wouldn't have a heart and I wouldn't miss you so
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Written by: KENNY CHESNEY, DAVID W LOWE, STACEY SLATE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Tin Man" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. He released it on July 14, 2017, as the third single from his album "Cosmic Hallelujah."
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CompositionThe song is a ballad and was written by Chesney alongside his frequent co-writer David Lee Murphy and songwriter Josh Osborne.
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Popular ReceptionIt remained in the US Billboard Country Airplay chart's top 20 for several weeks and peaked at number 20.
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Award NominationsDespite its relatively modest chart performance, "Tin Man" received a nomination for Best Country Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018.
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Album SuccessThe song's parent album, "Cosmic Hallelujah," debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums.
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Song Metaphor"Tin Man" is a metaphorical song- the title is a reference to the character from "The Wizard of Oz" who longs for a heart. In the song, Chesney sings about the pain of heartbreak, suggesting that the Tin Man is lucky not to have a heart to be broken.
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Live PerformanceWhen Chesney performs the song live, he generally opts for a stripped back, acoustic version to capture the song's emotional tone.
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Cover ArtThe art cover of "Tin Man" shows Chesney appearing pensive and emotional, providing a visual insight into the mood and theme of the song.
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Not the First "Tin ManInterestingly, Chesney’s "Tin Man" isn’t the first country song with that title. In 1982, American country singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers released a song with the same title.
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Common ThemeThe song follows a common theme in Chesney's music, exploring human emotion and the authenticity of life experiences. It's one of many Chesney songs that delve into the complexities of love, heartbreak, and emotional resilience.
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