She first came to the spotlight when she released her single “Why Did You Lie?” in 2017. Since then she has released “Only One” which has become her biggest hit climbing the Spotify Viral Charts, and, Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits chart. The song peaked at 23 on Today’s Top Hits Chart.
608
Carlie Hanson Lyrics
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Snow falls when your tears dry, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Summertime ain't a long time
I'ma meet you on the northside, whoa-oh, oh
Trip, I fall over the sun just to touch the stars
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
Windshield too cracked, I can't see
Look at where I am, I miss that place
Looking for a home I can't replace
Even though I got a little more cake, I can't change
Promise to my mom I'm still the same
Never change my number, 608
Running from the problems I can't face
Scared of change
Trip, I fall over the sun just to touch the stars
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
Windshield too cracked, I can't see (see)
Communication is fading with my patience
A tear falls when I think of home, I'm alone
Trip, I fall over the sun just to touch the stars
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
Windshield too cracked, I can't see (see)
Trip, I fall (miss that place, looking for a home I can't replace)
Over the sun just to touch the stars (even though I got a little more cake)
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car (I can't change)
(Promise to my mom I'm still the same)
(Never change my number, 608) windshield too cracked, I can't see
Running from the problems I can't face (see)
In Carlie Hanson's song "608," the lyrics delve into themes of longing for home and a sense of belonging. The opening lines, "Green eyes match the hillside, Snow falls when your tears dry," paint a picture of a place that is emotionally significant and evokes a feeling of nostalgia. The mention of "northside" suggests a specific location that holds sentimental value to the singer. The lyrics further express a yearning to return to this place, despite having more material wealth, indicating that money cannot replace the emotional connection to home.
The repetition of the phrase "Trip, I fall over the sun just to touch the stars" symbolizes the singer's willingness to go to great lengths and make sacrifices (falling over the sun) in order to achieve their dreams and aspirations (touching the stars). This determination is emphasized by the mention of being in the passenger seat of their boyfriend's car, highlighting a sense of drive and ambition.
The line "Windshield too cracked, I can't see" adds a layer of metaphorical meaning. It suggests that the singer's vision of their future may be hindered or unclear due to obstacles and challenges, yet they continue to persevere and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Green eyes match the hillside
My eyes, the same color as the lush green hills
Snow falls when your tears dry, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
When your tears dry up, the snowflakes fall
Summertime ain't a long time
Summer doesn't last very long
I'ma meet you on the northside, whoa-oh, oh
I'll meet you on the northern part of town
Trip, I fall over the sun just to touch the stars
I go to great lengths to reach for my dreams
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
Sitting next to my boyfriend as we drive
Windshield too cracked, I can't see
My view is obstructed due to a cracked windshield
Look at where I am, I miss that place
Reflecting on my current location, I long for my hometown
Looking for a home I can't replace
Searching for a feeling of belonging that cannot be replicated
Even though I got a little more cake, I can't change
Despite my increased success, I can't alter who I am
Promise to my mom I'm still the same
Assuring my mom that I haven't changed as a person
Never change my number, 608
I keep the same phone number, 608, always
Running from the problems I can't face
Avoiding the issues that I can't confront
Scared of change
Fearful of embracing change
Communication is fading with my patience
I'm losing patience as communication breaks down
A tear falls when I think of home, I'm alone
Feeling a sense of loneliness and shedding a tear when I think about home
Trip, I fall (miss that place, looking for a home I can't replace)
I continuously stumble because I miss that place and can't find a comparable home
Over the sun just to touch the stars (even though I got a little more cake)
I strive to achieve the impossible, even though I've gained more success
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car (I can't change)
Despite my circumstances, I remain in the passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
(Promise to my mom I'm still the same)
(Continuing my promise to my mom that I'm unchanged)
(Never change my number, 608) windshield too cracked, I can't see
(Making sure my phone number, 608, stays the same, even though my cracked windshield hinders my vision)
Running from the problems I can't face (see)
Avoiding the problems that I am unable to confront
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carlie Bryanne Hanson, Dakota Schenumm, Patrick C. Linehan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Green eyes match the hillside
Snow falls when your tears dry
Summertime ain't a long time
Imma meet you on the Northside
Trip I fall over the sun just to touch the stars
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
Windshield too cracked I can't see
Look at where I am
I miss that place
Looking for a home I can't replace
Even though I got a little more cake, i can't change
Promise to my mom, I'm still the same
Never change my number 608
Running from my problems I can't face
Scared of change
Trip I fall over the sun just to touch the stars
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
Windshield too cracked I can't see
Communicating is fading with my patience
A tear falls when I think of home
Trip I fall over the sun just to touch the stars
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car
Windshield too cracked I can't see
Trip I fall (miss that place, looking for a home I can't replace)
over the sun just to touch the stars (even though I got a little more cake)
Passenger seat of my boyfriend's car (I can't change, promise to my mom I'm still the same)
Windshield too cracked I can't see (Never change my number 608)
Running from my problems I can't face
@ReidnerAusani
Carlie Hanson has talent and it is so clear! This song especially is the proof - the lyrics, the instrumental, the voice…it’s so well made that I can’t even stand how underrated an artist like her is! 🥺🏡
@dangtrung2177
shes so pure
@carliehanson
thank you so much :) Big LOVE
@kingraphael3594
@@carliehanson I saw you perform at Charleston, SC, and I fell in love with your music. ❤
@neonelectric9668
Wow, this song and the visuals are all so beautiful. This is one of those songs where you can feel the lyrics before you’ve learned them, and then as you learn them they break your heart before mending it again through knowing someone else has these same feelings. Thanks so much Carlie, you’re really one of the best musical artists I know
@carliehanson
this is so sweet. thank you so much <3.
@kiki_heartz
You never miss, how come every song you drop is a bop. Most underrated artist out there 💯
@carliehanson
love you <3
@MSeaNP
Love it. Threw all we knew about her music style out the window and gave us a masterpiece.
@shadgarrett2k363
This got me in feels, a bittersweetness. The song, the visuals just everything is amazing. Thank you so much for giving us this. I hope you and your music, your creations touches and reaches more people because the world needs to know about you. Once again just thank you so much. 💜👏