Holiday in Spain
Adam Duritz Lyrics
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But there's a girl waiting for me down in Mexico,
She got a bottle of tequila, a bottle of gin,
And if I bring a little music I could fit right in.
We got airplane rides,
We got California drowning out the window side,
We've got big black cars,
How we slept with all the movie stars.
I may take a holiday in Spain,
Leave my wings behind me,
Drink my worries down the drain,
And fly away to somewhere new.
Hop on my choo-choo,
I'll be your engine driver in a bunny suit,
If you dress me up in pink and white,
We may be just a little fuzzy 'bout it later tonight.
She's my angel,
She's a little better than the one that used to be with me,
'Cause she liked to scream at me,
Man, it's a miracle that she's not living up in a tree.
I may take a holiday in Spain,
Leave my wings behind me,
Drive this little girl insane,
And fly away to someone new.
Everybody's gone,
They left the television screaming that the radio's on,
Someone stole my shoes but there's a couple of bananas,
And a bottle of booze.
Oh well, happy new year's baby,
We could probably fix it if we clean it up all day,
Or we could simply pack our bags,
And catch a plane to Barcelona 'cause this city's a drag.
I may take a holiday in Spain,
Leave my wings behind me,
Flush my worries down the drain,
And fly away to somewhere new.
Take a holiday in Spain,
Leave my wings behind me,
Drive this little girl insane,
Fly away to someone new,
Fly away to someone new,
Fly away to someone new.
The lyrics of Adam Duritz's song "Holiday in Spain" convey a sense of aimlessness and restlessness, articulated through the singer's desire to escape to somewhere new, to leave their problems behind and start anew. The singer talks about a girl waiting for them in Mexico, with plenty of liquor and the possibility of music, creating a sense of hope and excitement for what's to come. The song takes us on a journey through the singer's thoughts, mentioning things like airplane rides and past experiences with movie stars, conveying a sense of nostalgia and longing for something more.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about a girl they are with, referring to her as their angel and insinuating that she is better than their past love because she treats them better. The singer hints at their troubles in the past, stating that it's a miracle that she's not living up in a tree because of their previous relationship. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they must leave behind what they have known, to fly away to someone new, to escape their problems and find a fresh start.
Overall, "Holiday in Spain" is a song about escaping and finding oneself, a theme that is sure to resonate with anyone seeking to start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no place to go,
I'm feeling lost and aimless, without a clear sense of direction or purpose.
But there's a girl waiting for me down in Mexico,
Despite my lack of direction, I have this one shining beacon of hope: the promise of connection and companionship with someone special.
She got a bottle of tequila, a bottle of gin,
This girl knows how to have fun and enjoy life, and she's generously sharing that with me.
And if I bring a little music I could fit right in.
I feel like an outsider or an imposter, but if I contribute something of myself - even something as simple as music - I can find a way to belong.
We got airplane rides,
Now we're on the move, traveling and exploring new places and experiences.
We got California drowning out the window side,
We're in this exotic, exciting place that's almost overwhelming in its beauty and intensity.
We've got big black cars,
We're seeing and doing things that are luxurious and powerful, outside of our normal everyday experiences.
And we got stories,
This adventure is already generating so many memories and experiences that we'll treasure forever.
How we slept with all the movie stars.
We're caught up in the glamour and glitz of Hollywood, enjoying all the perks of fame and fortune.
I may take a holiday in Spain,
This adventure has been so thrilling and transformative, I'm already considering the idea of doing it again - this time in a completely new and incredible location.
Leave my wings behind me,
I'm ready to leave behind all my usual habits and routines, to become someone new in a completely new place.
Drink my worries down the drain,
I'm using this holiday to really let loose and enjoy myself, leaving behind all my anxieties and fears.
And fly away to somewhere new.
I'm ready to take off and explore, to chase the next thrilling adventure and find out what's next in store for me.
Hop on my choo-choo,
I'm eager to share this adventure with someone special, to connect with them in a way that's deeper and more meaningful than ever before.
I'll be your engine driver in a bunny suit,
I'm willing to put myself out there and be playful and creative, to show this person just how much they mean to me.
If you dress me up in pink and white,
I'm willing to embrace the unexpected and the unfamiliar if it means being closer to this person and sharing something special with them.
We may be just a little fuzzy 'bout it later tonight.
In the moment, it might all be confusing or overwhelming - but it'll all be worth it if we can share it together.
She's my angel,
This person is truly special and divine, bringing light and joy into my life in a way I've never experienced before.
She's a little better than the one that used to be with me,
This is someone who's not just an improvement on my past love interests, but someone who's truly exceptional and unique in their own right.
'Cause she liked to scream at me,
This person is better for me than before not because they're perfect, but because they're a better match for my unique needs and personality.
Man, it's a miracle that she's not living up in a tree.
In other words, this person is so special and perfect for me it's almost hard to believe that they're real and tangible, and not just some sort of divine creation.
Everybody's gone,
Now that we're on this adventure together, everything else fades away and becomes less important.
They left the television screaming that the radio's on,
All the noise and distractions of modern life have been left behind, and in their place is this pure, magical moment of connection and possibility.
Someone stole my shoes but there's a couple of bananas,
Material possessions no longer hold much importance or meaning for me, but I'm still able to find joy and make do with the simplest things in life.
And a bottle of booze.
I'm ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy whatever pleasures come my way.
Oh well, happy new year's baby,
Now is the time to move forward and embrace a fresh start, a new beginning full of hope and possibility.
We could probably fix it if we clean it up all day,
Despite any challenges we might face, we're willing to work together to make this new year the best one yet.
Or we could simply pack our bags,
But if things get too difficult or overwhelming, we're also willing to move on to the next adventure or opportunity that life has to offer.
And catch a plane to Barcelona 'cause this city's a drag.
We're eager to explore and see as much of the world as we can, avoiding the monotony and boredom of staying in one place for too long.
Flush my worries down the drain,
This journey is all about letting go of the past and embracing a more carefree and adventurous approach to life.
And fly away to somewhere new.
We're ready to take off and explore all the incredible things that life has to offer, whether we know where we're going or not.
Take a holiday in Spain,
This is more than just a physical journey or trip - it's a larger shift in perspective and approach to living a fulfilling, exciting life.
Drive this little girl insane,
I want to drive this person, who means so much to me, wild with excitement and joy for life.
Fly away to someone new,
I'm open to discovering new things about who I am, who I can connect with, and where my life might take me.
Fly away to someone new,
The adventure never truly ends - there's always someone new to meet, somewhere new to explore, or something new to discover.
Fly away to someone new.
And I'm excited to see where the wind might carry me next.
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