Texas
Chris Rea Lyrics

Warm winds blowing
There are warm winds blowing that heat up the blue sky, symbolizing a sense of freedom and adventure.

Heating blue sky
The blue sky is heating up due to the warmth of the sun, creating a soothing and relaxing environment.

And a road that goes forever
The road ahead goes as far as the eye can see, promising infinite possibilities and adventures.

Been thinking 'bout it lately
The artist has been thinking a lot lately about his life and the state of the world around him.

Been watching some TV
The artist has been watching television, perhaps to distract himself from his worries.

Been looking all around me
The singer has been observing his surroundings and taking notice of the changes and issues he sees.

And what has come to be
The singer is reflecting on how things have turned out and how he feels about it.

Been talking to my neighbor
The artist has been talking to his neighbor, likely about their shared concerns and opinions.

And he agrees with me
The artist's neighbor shares his thoughts and beliefs about the state of the world.

It's all gone crazy
The world around them has become chaotic and unpredictable, causing the artist and his neighbor to worry.

Well, my wife returns from taking
The singer's wife returns home after taking their daughter to school, interrupting his thoughts.

My little girl to school
The artist's daughter is mentioned briefly to show that he has a family and is concerned for their well-being.

She got beads of perspiration
The singer's wife is sweating, perhaps due to the heat or the chaos of the world around them.

As she tries to keep her cool
Despite her sweating, the singer's wife is trying to remain calm and composed for the sake of her family.

She says, "That mess, it don't get no better
The singer's wife expresses her concern over the state of the world, believing that it will not improve.

There's gonna come a day
She predicts that there will be a day when someone is killed due to the chaos and violence.

Someone's gonna get killed out there"
The artist's wife is worried that someone will become a victim of the violence and disorder around them.

And I turn to her and say, "Texas"
The singer responds to his wife's concerns by suggesting that they move to Texas instead.

She says, "What?"
The singer's wife is surprised by his suggestion and doesn't understand what he means.

I said, "Texas"
The artist repeats his suggestion that they move to Texas.

She says, "What?"
The artist's wife is still confused and asks him to explain further.

They got big long roads out there
The artist explains that Texas has long roads, which he sees as a symbol of freedom and adventure.

Well, I got a little brother
The singer introduces his little brother, who is built like a quarterback and has been to Texas.

Several meters high
The artist's brother is described as being very tall and strong, like an athlete.

And he swears he'll testify
The singer's brother is so enthusiastic about Texas that he is willing to testify to its greatness.

He says he's been to Texas
The singer's brother has been to Texas before and has positive memories of it.

And that's the only place to be
The singer's brother believes that Texas is the best place to live and wants to convince his brother to move there with him.

Big steaks, big girls, no trouble
The artist's brother lists the things that he loves about Texas, including the food, the people, and the lack of trouble or stress.

Yeah, yeah
The artist confirms that he is excited about the idea of moving to Texas and is looking forward to the adventure.

Oh, I'm going to Texas
The singer reaffirms his commitment to moving to Texas and leaving behind the chaos and stress of his current life.

Watch me walking
The singer is confident and determined as he walks towards his new life in Texas.

Yeah, yeah
The artist is excited and optimistic about his future in Texas.