Hyatt released his debut full-length “Iron & Ashes” in May of 2017 and quickly soared into the Top 10 at Country Radio with the hit single “On Me”. Thoughtful, contemplative lyricism, peppered with country-rock riffs and smoky vocals, “Iron & Ashes” gave Hyatt a robust catalogue of hit songs to showcase during his major appearances/performances.
Hyatt released his second (back to back) Top 10 hit “Do It With You” written by country superstars Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins and Jimmy Robbins and produced by Scott Cooke in October of 2017 and was featured as a special guest on Dallas Smith’s national “Side Effects Tour”. In Spring of 2018 Hyatt also joined Gold-certified US country artist Chris Lane as he hit the road for a slew of Canadian dates.
On May 11th, Hyatt released his latest single “Habit”, available via 604 Records. Newly signed to the Vancouver-based indie label, Hyatt also celebrates and reveals that he is co-managed by 604 label head Jonathan Simkin, multi-Platinum selling 604 Records recording artist Dallas Smith and producer Scott Cooke.
Neverland
Andrew Hyatt Lyrics
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The best days of your life stop right here, at seventeen.
Don′t waste your time, just walk the line, no point in chasing dreams.
Yeah.
You'll talk about your glory days with your buddies at the bar.
Be just another used to be that, didn't get that far.
If I was you, I′d park that truck and stay right where I am.
And maybe I′ll just crash and burn and fall flat on my face.
For me it ain't the finish line, it′s all about the race.
And I don't wanna be another should′a, could'a been.
I wanna be the one that gave it all he had.
Show ′em all, that you can, just like that,
When I get back to Neverland.
Yeah they might make fun of all your California dreams.
But you'll never see the ocean from afar, in Tennessee.
Sometimes you gotta trust your heart and hope they understand.
In Neverland.
And maybe I'll just crash and burn and fall flat on my face.
For me it ain′t the finish line, it′s all about the race.
And I don't wanna be another should′a, could'a been.
I wanna be the one that gave it all he had.
Show ′em all, that you can, just like that,
When I get back to Neverland.
And maybe I'll just crash and burn and fall flat on my face.
For me it ain′t the finish line, it's all about the race.
And I don't wanna be another should′a, could′a been.
I wanna be the one that gave it all he had.
Show 'em all, that you can, just like that, be the man, that I am,
When I get back to Neverland.
Oh oh oh-oh-oh, when I get back to Neverland.
Yeah.
The song "Neverland" by Andrew Hyatt is a reflective piece about the importance of chasing one's dreams and not settling for mediocrity. Hyatt sings about the pressures of society to conform to a certain path and not pursue one's passion. He explains that college towns and conformity are not meant for everyone and that some people are meant to stay in their hometown because that is where they belong.
Hyatt advises listeners to not waste time chasing dreams that may lead to disappointment but to trust their hearts and pursue what they truly desire. He acknowledges that failure is a possibility but that it is better than regretting not trying at all. The line "For me, it ain't the finish line, it's all about the race" emphasizes the importance of the journey rather than the destination.
The chorus repeats the idea of returning to Neverland, a metaphor for returning to a place where one's dreams are possible and achievable. The theme of the song is summed up in the line: "I wanna be the one that gave it all he had. Show 'em all that you can, just like that, be the man that I am."
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't made for college towns, this place ain't meant to leave.
This place is small and not meant for those who strive for bigger things. You won't find success here.
The best days of your life stop right here, at seventeen.
Life is short and the peak of your experiences are in this small town at a young age. Don't try to leave for something else.
Don't waste your time, just walk the line, no point in chasing dreams.
Don't bother trying to pursue your dreams or anything greater than what this town can offer you. Just accept the status quo and live a mediocre life.
You'll talk about your glory days with your buddies at the bar.
When you're older, all you'll have are stories to tell about your youth when you peaked in this small town.
Be just another used to be that, didn't get that far.
You'll never be anything more than someone who used to be great, but couldn't achieve anything beyond this small town.
If I was you, I'd park that truck and stay right where I am.
You shouldn't leave this town for something better. Stay in this comfort zone and avoid taking risks.
In Neverland.
This small town is a place where people can live in a fantasy world and avoid the harsh realities of life, but it's not real and it's not sustainable.
And maybe I'll just crash and burn and fall flat on my face.
I might fail and embarrass myself, but I'm willing to take the risk and try to achieve something greater than what this town can offer.
For me it ain't the finish line, it's all about the race.
The journey is more important to me than the destination. I want to live life to the fullest and chase my dreams.
And I don't wanna be another should'a, could'a been.
I don't want to live with regret and wonder what could have been if I had taken chances to follow my dreams.
I wanna be the one that gave it all he had.
I want to live life to the fullest and try my best to achieve something great, rather than settling for a mediocre life in this small town.
Show 'em all, that you can, just like that, be the man, that I am, When I get back to Neverland.
I want to prove to everyone, including myself, that I am capable of achieving my dreams and becoming something greater. When I come back to this town, I want to have something to show for it.
Yeah they might make fun of all your California dreams.
People in this town might ridicule you for wanting something greater or chasing your dreams, but you shouldn't let that stop you.
But you'll never see the ocean from afar, in Tennessee.
You'll never experience something greater if you don't take the risk to leave this town and explore new opportunities elsewhere.
Sometimes you gotta trust your heart and hope they understand.
You have to trust yourself and what you want out of life, even if other people in this town don't understand or support you.
Oh oh oh-oh-oh, when I get back to Neverland.
I know I will come back to this town one day, but hopefully it will be after I've achieved my dreams and can prove that there is more to life than just living in this small town.
Writer(s): Danick Dupelle, Erik Dylan Anderson, Michael Tyler Spragg
Contributed by Elijah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Im_arnaldo
What a great hit.
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Maybe I'll just crash and burn
And fall flat on my face
But for me it ain't the finish line it's all about the race
And I don't wanna be another shoulda coulda been
I wanna be the one that gave it all he had
Show'em all that you can just like that
When I get back to Neverland
@ordosgaming3095
Thank you Andrew for making such an inspirational masterpiece! Listening to this song gives me confidence and motivation to never let go of my dreams and always keep going forward, no matter how hard the road ahead of me might look ♥✌ Sending huge respect and love from Georgia (country)
@derekjohn4412
Good ole Canadian country boy we are proud of you. Awesome song I downloaded it right away on Itunes.
@ishurana2234
Hmj
@serbcanuck
I'm Serbian-Canadian and I love good ol' Alberta country music! 👌
@terrylewis4230
The lyrics of this song is exactly how life is if you dont take chances. If you stay where you are, Dream about where you can be, And never take the 1st step to level up. U will be stuck forever in Neverland ...... Epic tune....... #platinum
@etherealfoxproductions
Spot on right!
@davidlysohirka798
Best song ive heard in a long time! Ive heard alot of good music. Be proud! If this doesnt make #1.....doesnt matter...your #1 with your fans!
@tatianas3395
Not sure what headspace you were in when you wrote this song but I hear something in the notes that tugs on my heart and makes me want to let my mind go places it doesn't usually go. Thank you for this song, it's an honour to hear it. From a fellow Canadian.
@GSDC1965
For me it ain't the finish line ....... LOVE THIS SONG 🇨🇦
@athena706
I'm not even a big fan of country, but this masterpiece made me change my mind