The Kenny Chesney Reality song was released in October 2011 as the fifth and final single from his 2010 album Hemingway’s Whiskey. This song became Chesney’s twenty-first number one hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart reaching #1 starting March 17, 2012.
“Reality” is a captivating exploration of the human condition. Set against a backdrop of acoustic guitars and Chesney’s signature smooth vocals, the song delves into themes of longing, regret, and the relentless passage of time. At its core, “Reality” is a narrative of introspection and self-discovery. Chesney paints a vivid picture of a protagonist grappling with the consequences of his choices, reminiscing about the various ways that he personally escapes “Reality”.
Watch the official music video and see the written lyrics below.
Kenny Chesney Reality Music Video
Chesney wrote this song with Brett James.
Kenny Chesney Reality Lyrics
For me it’s a beach bar
Or on a boat underneath the stars
Or with my band up on a stage
For a while everything’s okay
For some it’s a fast car
Moonshine in a mason jar
And everybody has their way
Somehow to escape
Reality, yeah, sometimes life
Ain’t all that it’s cracked up to be
So let’s take a chance and live this fantasy
‘Cause everybody needs to break free from reality, oh yeah
Yeah, some days it’s a bitch, it’s a bummer
We need a rock ‘n’ roll show in the summer
To let the music take us away
Take our minds to a better place
Where we feel that sense of freedom
Leave our worries behind, we don’t need ’em
All we need is a sunny day and an old tailgate
And we’ll escape
Reality, yeah, sometimes life
Ain’t all that it’s cracked up to be
So let’s take a chance and live this fantasy
‘Cause everybody needs to break free from reality
Everybody raise your hands and voice tonight
Set your soul free, let’s take a carpet ride
We’ll leave it all behind, oh yeah
Oh, reality, yeah, sometimes life
Ain’t all that it’s cracked up to be
So let’s take a chance and live this fantasy
‘Cause everybody needs to break free from reality
Yeah, oh yeah
Come on everybody, break free
Come on everybody, break free
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