Kenny Chesney – Save It for a Rainy Day (Official Video)
Inspiration Behind Save It for a Rainy Day:
The vision for Save It for a Rainy Day appeared while Matthew Ramsey was in the shower. Matthew took this idea, shared it with Andrew Dorff and Brad Tursi who completed this song in less than an hour. Kenny Chesney was so impressed by Save It for a Rainy Day that this served as a wake-up song for Kenny and his fans on his album the Big Revival.
Biblical Application:
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened, Matthew 7:7-8.
Exegesis of Save it for a Rainy Day:
It’s no secret that lately there ain’t no escape
And that I’ve been waking up alone
Just me and the TV, and a sinking feeling
That you ain’t ever coming home
Kenny is going through a tough time in his life. Either his girlfriend or wife has left him.
But today, the tears ain’t gonna hit the floor
‘Cause the boat’s in the bay
And it’s calling my name
So I’m heading on out the door
Rather than stay home and sulk, being depressed, Kenny has a desire to go fishing.
‘Cause the sun’s too bright, the sky’s too blue
Beer’s too cold to be thinking about you
Gonna take this heartbreak and tuck it away
Save it for a rainy day
While the pain in Kenny’s heart is still there, he’s going to take advantage of this beautiful day, put this on hold for a rainy day.
When I turned the ignition, I knew I’d be missing
The feel of the wind on my face
I was stuck in a habit, wondering what happened
Two days of taking all the blame
While driving his boat out to his favorite spot, he starts to reflect about what went wrong.
Got a drink, or two
That’s as foolproof as what it will be
It’s a beautiful world with a beautiful girl
Kind of making eyes at me
After a few drinks, an attractive woman starts to look over at Kenny.
‘Cause the sun’s too bright, the sky’s too blue
Beer’s too cold to be thinking about you
Gonna take this heartbreak and tuck it away
Save it for a rainy day
Fishing is an excuse to stop thinking about what went wrong in the past.
Yeah, the music’s too good, my friends are all out
And they’re all too high to be bringing them down
If they ask about you, I’ve got nothing to say
I’ll save it for a rainy day
Kenny appears to be out with friends, possibly at a bar when others ask about his woman. Kenny plays it cool, changing the topic of conversation.
They’ll be plenty of time for ones and why’s
And how’d I let you get away
But the lying in bed all stuck in my head
Is just gonna have to wait
Sometimes you’ll have to wait for the real reasons a relationship didn’t work out. You can guess all you want, but it’s better to put these thoughts away for a rainy day.
‘Cause the sun’s too bright, the sky’s too blue
Beer’s too cold to be thinking about you
Gonna take this heartbreak and tuck it away
Save it for a rainy day
Healing takes time, but human beings need some sort of recreation to get their minds off the worries of this world.
Yeah, the music’s too good, my friends are all out
And they’re all too high to be bringing them down
If they ask about you, I’ve got nothing to say
I’ll save it for a rainy day
Kenny is not ready to talk about this yet.
Gonna take this heartbreak and tuck it away
Save it for a rainy day
Save it for a rainy day
Enjoy the weather while its nice. You can save contemplation for a rainy day.
Final Thoughts:
People grieve in different ways. Some enjoy being alone initially, others find comfort taking a walk with a friend and a few may seek distractions to get their mind off of their heart break. When I was in high school, I would go on long runs to clear my mind. In college, I took long walks with a friend or two. Kenny Chesney went fishing or that’s how this song was written. The next time you find yourself in a difficult situation, find something productive to do so that you’re not overwhelmed by a failed relationship.
by Jay Mankus
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