When my voice started cracking uncontrollably, they kicked me out. (You mean that’s NOT pretty?) So I picked up my Dad’s old Gibson guitar, learned a few chords, and started writing songs… some of which were so bad I laugh (and cry) hysterically when I hear them again. (Why did I ever put that on a CD???)
I formed a high school band whose first gig was around my neighbor’s pool. Not quite Madison Square Gardens, but close. Over the next few years we bought a van, hit the road playing music, and had a total blast. There’s something about five stinky dudes in a van driving cross-country that is really hard to beat…
College came around and I went to good ol’ Baylor U. Not a lot of sports victories to celebrate, but the people there were incredible. I made life-long friends and was blessed with lots of opportunities to play my tunes. This past summer I was there again for some performance dates and took the opportunity to write some music. Picture this – gorgeous night, cool breeze, alone on a swing in the middle of campus at 2am… perfect moment right? It was… until the sprinklers kicked on and soaked my guitar and computer. Classic.
After graduation and a few fun years in Houston, I headed to Nashvegas, TN… songwriting capitol of the world! For me, it was the only choice. After lots of soul searching, I realized that at the end of my life I would always wonder “what if” if I chose to stay comfortable. Like an actor in LA, I’m attempting the impossible… but I’ve never been more at peace (or had more fun!).
Upon arrival, it was clear I needed to discover who I was as an artist—to “find my voice,” so to speak. I knew who I liked, and maybe even sounded like a bit, but I had never really found that “thing” that makes my music unique. I may always be on a journey of self-discovery, but with this latest CD offering, I can finally give you “me” in its truest form. I genuinely hope these songs connect with you, stir up some memories, make you belt out in your car, and bring you out to a concert to do it all again.
ground and be a part of yours.
London
Blake Bollinger Lyrics
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The song "London" by Blake Bollinger is about a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The first verse suggests that the singer and their partner have some sort of conflict that has led to a decision to separate. The singer is uncertain about whose fault it is, but ultimately decides to leave anyway. The chorus tells us that the singer plans to leave and travel to London, Texas, or LA to get away from their partner. In the second verse, the singer is tired of the relationship and wants to move on. The partner is begging them to work it out, but the singer has already made up their mind to leave. In the bridge, the singer compares their relationship to climbing a mountain, but decides that they do not want to try anymore. The final chorus repeats the singer's plans to travel away from their partner.
The lyrics in "London" are straightforward and relatable. The song highlights the pain and struggle that often come with relationships that don't work out. The singer is torn between wanting to make things work and wanting to move on. Ultimately, they choose to prioritize their own emotional well-being and leave their partner behind. The song's travel theme suggests that the singer is seeking new experiences and trying to find their own path after the break-up.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my dear, what has brought us here
I am reflecting on what caused us to end up in this situation.
Was it you or me or something in between
I am considering whether it was your fault or mine, or if it was a combination of our actions.
and all I know, I'm about to go
Regardless of who is to blame, I know that I need to leave.
Forgive me if I'm being extreme
I hope you can forgive me for being drastic in my decision to leave.
You say you want me happy
You claim that you want me to be happy.
Well I feel the same way too
I also want to be happy, but being with you is not making that possible.
I'll go to London for a while
I am planning to travel to London for some time away from you.
Or home to Texas, it's just 800 miles
I might visit my hometown of Texas, which isn't too far away.
Maybe LA for the views
I might also visit Los Angeles for its scenic views.
Just as long as it's a long way from you
My main priority is being somewhere far away from you.
It's time to keep on moving
I have realized that it's time for me to keep moving forward in my life.
I'm tired of always losing
I am exhausted from constantly feeling like I am losing in this relationship.
These days and months are fading into years
Time is passing by quickly and I don't want to waste any more of it in this unhappy relationship.
You're begging me to work it out
You are pleading with me to try and fix our relationship.
But I promise I can do without
Despite your plea, I am confident that I can live without you.
So here's my “how to fix it” idea
I have a plan for how I want to move on and fix my situation.
Cause baby we got a mountain to climb
Our relationship problems are like a mountain that we need to overcome.
And I don't think that I want to this time
I don't think that I am willing to put in the effort to overcome our issues this time around.
This ship has sailed and I'm already on board
I have already made up my mind to move on and leave this relationship behind.
A one way ticket's all that I could afford
I am fully committed to leaving and starting a new chapter in my life, and have already purchased a one-way ticket to London.
I'm off to London for a while
I am officially leaving and heading to London.
Then home to Texas, it's just 800 miles
After London, I might visit my family in Texas, which isn't too far away.
Then to LA for the view
Finally, I might head to Los Angeles to take in its scenic views before moving on to my next destination.
Oh, just as long as it's a long way from you
Regardless of where I choose to go, my main priority is being as far away from you as possible.
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