Hiding Place
Coco Montoya Lyrics

When I was a young boy, pride of my family
As a child, I was the source of pride for my family.

And my mama used to hang me out to dry
My mother was unsympathetic towards me and would leave me vulnerable in difficult situations.

You know the boy couldn't have it
The situation was too much for me to bear on my own.

Sometimes he just had to find
I needed to seek refuge in order to cope.

A hiding place to hang his head and cry
I searched for a place where I could be alone and comfort myself by crying.

Talking about a hiding place, hiding place
I'm discussing the idea of finding a place of refuge or solace.

Little bit of shelter from the blues
I needed a place to escape from the difficulties and sadness in my life.

Here I am as a young man, my feet out on the highway
Now, as a young man, I'm eager to explore and venture out on my own.

Summer breeze to tell me what to do
I'm open to new experiences and letting life guide me.

I might meet a young lady and stop off for a while
I may encounter a romantic interest and decide to spend time with her.

Reality thought blowing through
However, the reality of my situations often wavers and changes.

And it ain't no disgrace if you gotta hide your face
There's no shame in needing to protect oneself from the world.

We all need the hiding place to get us through
Everyone at some point requires a safe and secure place to reflect and find comfort.

Oh, I can tell the difference between right and wrong
I'm capable of distinguishing between good and bad choices.

I can't always tell which one's best for me
However, determining the right choice for myself can still be challenging.

But I know this dirty city like the back of my dirty hand
I'm very familiar with the harsh reality of living in a difficult urban environment.

And still can't seem to find no sanity
Despite this familiarity, I still struggle to maintain my mental well-being.

Now I'm looking out a window and you are looking in
I'm observing the world while someone else peers into my life as well.

And we both are thinking and we like just what we see
We both find each other intriguing and attractive.

You say you can't be certain, baby, what I see in you
My potential partner is unsure of my motives and feelings about them.

But you're [unclear] what you see in me
Despite this, my partner is drawn to me and what I represent.

We all need a hiding place to get us through
Again, we all require safety and comfort in our lives to help us maintain a sense of balance and well-being.