Where I Grew Up
Where I Grew Up

Kenny Chesney - Where I Grew Up Lyrics

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Sep 28, 2010
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Where I Grew Up Lyrics

There's still marks on the pantry door of that little house
Where Mama used to measure us
I'm proud to say that's my home where I was raised
But that ain't where I grew up

See, I gained a little on Father Time
The summer my Granddaddy died
The first time I saw Mama cry
Man, that sure was tough

Felt like I put on a few years
Watching Daddy wipe her tears
In my little coat and tie standing in that cemetery mud
That's where I grew up

My senior year, a case of beer out on the river bank
Getting a head start on twenty one
That's the place that made me feel just like a man
But that ain't where I grew up, no

See I gained a little on Father Time
That night I crossed that center line
I bet I rolled a dozen times

Next thing I knew I was waking up upside down
Praying "God, just get me out"
Then I hit my knees beside what was left of my truck
Hey, that's where I grew up

You learn as you go, that's how you grow

See, I gained a little on Father Time
When me and her, had our first big fight
I said some things, I made her cry
She packed all her stuff

The boy in me said let her go
But the man in me said pull her close
It was time to find out which one I was
Standing in a doorway holding on to love

That's where I grew up
Oh, that's where I grew up

Writer(s): NEIL THRASHER, ASHLEY GORLEY, KELLEY LOVELACE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Where I Grew Up'?

    'Where I Grew Up' was written by Neil Thrasher, Ashley Gorley, and Kelley Lovelace.

  2. What inspired Kenny Chesney to record 'Where I Grew Up'?

    Kenny Chesney was drawn to 'Where I Grew Up' because it resonated with his personal experiences. He mentioned that he has been in every scenario described in the song and believes it teaches important life lessons about growth and maturity.

  3. What themes are explored in 'Where I Grew Up'?

    'Where I Grew Up' explores themes of personal growth, family bonds, love, loss, and pivotal moments that contribute to one's development from childhood into adulthood.

  4. How did Kenny Chesney describe his connection to the song's lyrics?

    Kenny Chesney shared that the song reflects significant moments from his own life. He recalled writing in a friend's yearbook as a kid, experiencing the loss of his grandfather, and other events that marked his journey toward growing up.

  5. What does Kenny Chesney hope listeners take away from 'Where I Grew Up'?

    Kenny Chesney hopes listeners will recognize and reflect on their own life experiences that forced them to grow up. He believes the song captures universal moments of transition and maturity that many people can relate to.

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