Story Behind the Song: 'Live Like You Were Dying'

[@lastmangoinmargarita]

My favorite part about this video is the heavy breathing.

[@nikkibabi2606]

He got the song from my grandmother Elma Dennis. Because I remember him coming to our home and talking to my grandmother.

[@dnbjedi]

If I may say so-- I believe this is one of the greatest songs of all time. It combines the (subjectively) unpalatable sound of contemporary country with gospel and lyrics that transcend traditional country song tropey lyrics. It’s so good it defies labeling-- it’s just an incredible song in every possible way and these guys created a treasure of inspiration to actually appreciate our lives, and right the wrongs, or give the forgiveness we’ve been denying. The first time I heard it I was in tears because it made me realize I was not living my life. I was not thriving. I was merely surviving. The difference between surviving and living like you were dying was profound to me. I was too young to appreciate what giving forgiveness that you were denying meant, but I would endeavor to be a righteous man and the words would come back to me when I needed them most. Appreciate this life. After that, I began to study buddhism with Alan Watts and the mantra live like you were dying has been singing in my heart ever since. I love you guys and thank you for taking the time to talk about the genesis of this song!

[@kennychesney8470]

Thanks 😊 so much for stopping by to listen to my music 🎶 being from start, I wanted to write something that would be proud of something that honored me with grace and dignity, a song that hopefully came close to mirroring the magnitude of my life, personal, and sprit. I appreciate all of the wonderful comments more than know! Love happiness always, Kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you💯🥰🥰

[@dnbjedi]

I just wish more people knew about your songs. I really love ‘the good stuff’ and “a baby changes everything”. Especially the live version you sang acoustically in a talk on KZbin.

[@kyliepollert8341]

Every issue in Country Weekly had a story behind a certain song, and I found it very interesting to read how a song came to be; I still enjoy reading and listening to videos and articles behind a song, no matter what genre it is!

[@kennychesney8470]

Thanks 😊 so much for stopping by to listen to my music 🎶 being from start, I wanted to write something that would be proud of something that honored me with grace and dignity, a song that hopefully came close to mirroring the magnitude of my life, personal, and sprit. I appreciate all of the wonderful comments more than know! Love happiness always, Kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you💯🥰🥰

[@hopefully553]

I had a great wonderful Friend and aDisabity and she also had Cancer, She did go skydiving the very very very very last thing she did was being aMurmaid. A year ago she was Married in Walt Daisy World Florida. Jane

[@Diannajones-ri1ec]

This is the most beautiful song that I have ever heard and I am so happy that you got Tim McGraw to sing it

[@ethelhoose1196]

I love this song

[@kennychesney8470]

Thanks 😊 so much for stopping by to listen to my music 🎶 being from start, I wanted to write something that would be proud of something that honored me with grace and dignity, a song that hopefully came close to mirroring the magnitude of my life, personal, and sprit. I appreciate all of the wonderful comments more than know! Love happiness always, Kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you💯🥰🥰

[@SurprizedDaily]

glad i found this one...

[@kennychesney8470]

Thanks 😊 so much for stopping by to listen to my music 🎶 being from start, I wanted to write something that would be proud of something that honored me with grace and dignity, a song that hopefully came close to mirroring the magnitude of my life, personal, and sprit. I appreciate all of the wonderful comments more than know! Love happiness always, Kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you💯🥰🥰

[@crevine1]

Wasn't Tug Mcgraww dying from Glioblastoma brain cancer at the time also?

[@roeirwin1629]

Craigs mike and his breathing 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@kennychesney8470]

Thanks 😊 so much for stopping by to listen to my music 🎶 being from start, I wanted to write something that would be proud of something that honored me with grace and dignity, a song that hopefully came close to mirroring the magnitude of my life, personal, and sprit. I appreciate all of the wonderful comments more than know! Love happiness always, Kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you💯🥰🥰

[@iamfrommars2000]

❤

[@escapefelicity2913]

you're "like goin dude" sorry to hear it

[@kennychesney8470]

Thanks 😊 so much for stopping by to listen to my music 🎶 being from start, I wanted to write something that would be proud of something that honored me with grace and dignity, a song that hopefully came close to mirroring the magnitude of my life, personal, and sprit. I appreciate all of the wonderful comments more than know! Love happiness always, Kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you💯🥰🥰

[@oldermusiclover]

forgivness is always ours to give sadly not everyone will take it but....