When I See This Bar
Kenny Chesney
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Well I see the souls of so many friends And I see us all back here again With sandy floors and ceiling fans A Rastafarian one-man band with songs That fill my memories like a tip jar Yeah, that's what I see When I see this bar I see tourists at Christmas time And I taste beers with a hint of lime I feel lonely 'cause it's not the same Different faces and different names Living like pirates out among the stars Yeah, that's what I see When I see this bar Pieces of our past slowly slip away But time just stands still when I walk in this place And I see a kid coming into his own And a man learning to move on Somehow trying to find his way A dreamer betting on blind faith Chasing that sun and following his heart Yeah, that's what I see When I see this bar Pieces of our past slowly slip away But time just stands still when I walk in this place A few have moved on back to Maine Jacksonville and Key Biscayne Some are still living the dream Stuck in still life it seems No matter where they've been Or where they are Yeah, I see 'em here When I see this bar When I see this bar I wonder where we go from here (That's what I see when I see this bar) Life ain't over but it's always near (That's what I see when I see this bar) I think about all the good times that we had (That's what I see when I see this bar) Makes me happy and it makes me sad (That's what I see when I see this bar) How could we be so close, now so far apart (That's what I see when I see this bar) That's what I feel, that's what I see Yeah we were living like pirates and wannabe stars That's what I see when I see this bar That's what I see when I see this bar
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Written by: KEITH GATTIS, KENNETH CHESNEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"When I See This Bar" is a song by American country music artist Kenny Chesney, released in June 2013 as the second single from his album "Life on a Rock."
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LyricsThe lyrics for "When I See This Bar" were co-written by Chesney and Keith Gattis. The lyrics have been described as a nostalgia-laced ballad with a tropical twist that harkens back to earlier Chesney songs.
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Song InspirationChesney mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by his time spent on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The "bar" in the title is actually a reference to Woody's Seafood Saloon, a favorite Chesney haunt.
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Song LengthThe song is known for being unusually long for a radio single. The album version of the song is over six minutes long, but the radio edit was shortened to four minutes and thirty-three seconds.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song, with many appreciating its introspective nature.
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Chart Performance"When I See This Bar" peaked at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and reached number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song in July 2013 and featured Kenny Chesney playing at Woody's Seafood Saloon, interspersed with beautiful shots of the Virgin Islands.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a staple in Chesney's live performances and he often includes it in his setlist during tours.
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Album Impact"When I See This Bar" helped Chesney's "Life on a Rock" debut at number one on several music charts, including the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums, marking his seventh number one album.
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LegacyThe song has been pointed out by many as an example of Chesney's ability to traverse the boundaries of country music, incorporating elements of rock, reggae, and pop. "When I See This Bar" is viewed as a quintessential Chesney song because of its themes of nostalgia, beach life, and introspection.
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