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Colorado
Grizzly Bear Lyrics


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When I clung to you there was nothing to hold on tight with,
You left me adrift.
Colorado, what now?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to this song by Grizzly Bear reflect the feeling of being lost and alone after a breakup. The line "When I clung to you there was nothing to hold on tight with" suggests that the relationship was already faltering and there was little support there to begin with. The following line "You left me adrift" further emphasizes the feeling of being cast off and alone.


The refrain of "Colorado, what now?" suggests that the singer is in a new place, both physically and emotionally. Colorado, with its iconic mountains and open spaces, can represent both the freedom and loneliness of being in a new place. The uncertainty of the future is palpable in the lyrics, as the singer wonders what comes next.


The song captures the feeling of being lost in a place that should feel familiar. The emphasis on the physical landscape of Colorado and the sense of being cast adrift emotionally come together to create a powerful sense of loss and uncertainty. The sparse instrumentation and haunting vocal melodies only serve to enhance this feeling.


Line by Line Meaning

When I clung to you there was nothing to hold on tight with,
I held onto you tightly, but there was nothing substantial to grasp onto, leaving me feeling unsupported.


You left me adrift.
You abandoned me, leaving me feeling lost and alone.


Colorado, what now?
Now that I am left alone and unsupported, I am questioning what lies ahead for me and what my next steps should be in this state of Colorado.




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BEAR, EDWARD DROSTE, DANIEL ROSSEN, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL TAYLOR

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