About the song
Toby Keith is a country music singer-songwriter known for his twangy vocals and his songs about small-town life, blue-collar work, and patriotism. One of his most popular songs is “Chill-Axin'”, which was released in 2003 as the second single from his album Unleashed. The song is a laid-back ode to relaxing and taking it easy, and it quickly became a summertime favorite.
The song begins with Keith singing about the simple pleasures of life, like spending time with friends and family, fishing, and drinking cold beer. He then goes on to describe his ideal day of “chill-axin'”, which involves spending time outdoors and enjoying the company of good people.
The song’s chorus is catchy and easy to sing along to, and it perfectly captures the carefree feeling of summer. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, such as “the sun shining down on a cool mountain stream” and “a cold beer in my hand.” Keith’s vocals are relaxed and mellow, and they perfectly suit the song’s laid-back vibe.
“Chill-Axin'” is a feel-good song that is sure to put a smile on your face. It is a perfect song to listen to on a lazy summer day, and it is sure to get you in the mood to relax and unwind.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick.
- It was produced by James Stroud.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2003.
- It was also a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
“Chill-Axin'” is a classic Toby Keith song that is sure to be enjoyed by fans of country music for years to come. It is a feel-good song that is perfect for relaxing and unwinding on a lazy summer day.
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Lyrics
“Chill-Axin'”
High tide’s up
And the water’s coming in on the shore
Usually wait until vacation
But I sure can’t take this city anymoreWork’s been hell
And that rush hour traffic’s never been a breeze
Ain’t no hustle where I’m goin’
Just a warm trade wind a blowin’ through the treesI don’t need no sympathy
That won’t bring satisfaction
Just need to charge my battery
Had a bad reaction
Gonna do my best to decompress…
Chill-axin’I could fire up my ol’ motorcycle
And head up to the country where it’s green
Maybe head up to Montana
But there’s something about the ocean that’s sereneFifteen hundred miles
Still got seven hundred left to do
But it don’t seem like forever
When you know that you’re outrunnin’ the bluesI don’t need no sympathy
That won’t bring satisfaction
Just need to charge my battery
Had a bad reaction
Gonna do my best to decompress…
Chill-axin’There’s a worm in the bottle and Wild Shot on the table
With some salt and lime and some mezcal maybe I’ll be able
To find my paradise, put this broken world on ice…
Chill-axin’High tide’s up
And the water’s coming in on the shore
I usually wait until vacation
But I just can’t take this city anymore