Colorado
Alex Guthrie Lyrics
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And an old-timey tune played through analog phones
And years worth of livin', only 20 to show
Some may say that I'm an old soul
I had a pain in my heart and a smile on my face
So I let it all go, life's too precious to waste
Oh I did what I could, yeah I gave it my best
Nothin' here for me, oh I'm headed out west, out west
Oh it's knockin' on my door
I love what I've been given but I'm always wanting more
Colorado I'mma comin', I think it's time for me to go
Colorado I'mma comin', Colorado take me home
Packed up my car, left a note on the door
Not a care if someone sees it, not a care who it's for
Oh, my window rolled down, warm wind rushin' by
Colorado, I'm comin', Georgia this is goodbye
'Cause the interstate is callin'
Oh it's knockin' on my door
I love what I've been given but I'm always wanting more
Colorado I'mma comin', I think it's time for me to go
Colorado I'mma comin', Colorado take me home
Oh I'm tired of this city, I'm tired of these places
I'm sick of seeing the same old faces
A pair of old shoes and the clothes on my pack
I'm heading out west and I'll never look back
Because the interstate is callin'
Oh it's knockin' on my door
I love what I've been given but I'm always wanting more
Colorado I'mma comin', I think it's time for me to go
Colorado I'mma comin', Colorado take me home
Colorado I'mma comin', Colorado take me home
Because the interstate is callin'
Oh it's knockin' on my door
I love what I've been given but I'm always wanting more
Colorado I'mma comin', I think it's time for me to go
Colorado I'mma comin', Colorado take me home
Colorado I'mma comin', Colorado take me home
Colorado I'mma comin', Colorado take me home
The lyrics of Alex Guthrie's Colorado depict the story of a young man with an old soul seeking adventure and a fresh start in life. He's got sepia tones running through his bones, indicating that he has an appreciation for the past. He's road-tripping west and leaving behind the city life he's tired of with nothing but a pair of old shoes and the clothes on his back. He's heading to Colorado, where the interstate is calling and where he hopes to find more of what he's been given, but always wanting more.
The song essentially explores the themes of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. There's a sense of restlessness that is familiar to many young people as they search for purpose and direction. The allure of the unknown and the thrill of the journey are also highlighted in the lyrics. Guthrie's emotive vocals and his use of vivid imagery add to the longing and urgency of the song.
Overall, Colorado is a heartfelt and relatable song that captures the essence of youthful wanderlust and the desire to make something of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got sepia tones running through my bones
My love for nostalgia is deeply ingrained in me
And an old-timey tune played through analog phones
I appreciate vintage things, such as music played through older technology
And years worth of livin', only 20 to show
Despite my young age, I feel like I've experienced a lot in my life so far
Some may say that I'm an old soul
Others might describe me as someone with an older perspective or a deeper sense of wisdom
I had a pain in my heart and a smile on my face
I experienced a range of emotions before deciding to make a change in my life
So I let it all go, life's too precious to waste
I decided to leave behind what was holding me back because I value my time and opportunities
Oh I did what I could, yeah I gave it my best
I put in effort and tried my hardest before deciding to move on
Nothin' here for me, oh I'm headed out west, out west
I didn't feel fulfilled where I was and chose to move towards a new horizon
'Cause the interstate is callin'
I feel a strong pull towards travel and adventure
Oh it's knockin' on my door
The desire to explore is constantly present in my mind
I love what I've been given but I'm always wanting more
I appreciate what I have, but I feel restless and eager for new experiences
Colorado I'mma comin', I think it's time for me to go
I have made the decision to head towards Colorado as my next destination
Colorado take me home
I feel drawn to Colorado and consider it to be a place where I belong
Packed up my car, left a note on the door
I made preparations for my departure and communicated my plans to those close to me
Not a care if someone sees it, not a care who it's for
I didn't feel the need to conceal my plans or consider the opinions of others
Oh, my window rolled down, warm wind rushin' by
I am in motion and experiencing a sense of freedom and excitement
I'm tired of this city, I'm tired of these places
I am ready for a change and feel that the places I have been are no longer fulfilling
I'm sick of seeing the same old faces
I feel a need for new people and perspectives in my life
A pair of old shoes and the clothes on my pack
I have simplified my possessions in order to prioritize the journey itself
Because the interstate is callin'
Once again, I feel drawn towards adventure and travel
Colorado take me home
I feel that Colorado is the place where I will find a sense of belonging and fulfillment
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