Colorado
Florida Georgia Line Lyrics


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Well, I got friends from Colorado
I got friends from Tennessee
So I got somethin' in a bottle
And I got somethin' from a seed
Since you said you didn't love me
Since you hung me out to dry
I've been drunk up in the Smokies
On a Rocky Mountain high

Made the plans, booked the day, spent the money too
Nothin' sweet 'bout a paid-for honeymoon
Million dollar view to see, but she won't
Since "I do" turned right into "I don't"
So I'm chillin' in a cabin at the tip-top
Lookin' at a holler full of hemlocks
No cars, no bars on my phone
And just when you think I'm all alone

I got friends from Colorado
I got friends from Tennessee
So I got somethin' in a bottle
And I got somethin' from a seed
Since you said you didn't love me
Since you hung me out to dry
I've been drunk up in the Smokies
On a Rocky Mountain high

These Appalachian folks
Probably think I'm losin' it in these trees
Yeah, but they don't know
What kind of company I keep
Yeah

Well, I got friends from Colorado
I got friends from Tennessee
So I got somethin' in a bottle
And I got somethin' from a seed
Since you said you didn't love me
Since you hung me out to dry
I've been drunk up in the Smokies
On a Rocky Mountain high
I've been drunk up in the Smokies
On a Rocky Mountain high, ooh





Jack's still on the hill 'cause Jill ran away
But Jill's got nothin' on Jack and Jane

Overall Meaning

Florida Georgia Line's song "Colorado" is a story about a failed honeymoon that turned into a solo trip for the singer. The lyrics describe his journey from Tennessee to Colorado as a way to escape from his heartbreak. The song is a fusion of country and rock music and the catchy tune captures the essence of a road trip.


The first verse of the song talks about the singer's friends, who are from Colorado and Tennessee. They provide him with a sense of comfort in his time of need. He also mentions that he has something in a bottle and something from a seed, which could be a reference to alcohol and marijuana, respectively. The singer seems to be drowning his sorrows in these substances after being left heartbroken.


The second verse describes the singer's failed honeymoon, which he had planned and paid for. Although the view is beautiful, the situation is far from sweet as the singer is alone. He spends his time in a cabin looking at the trees, away from the rest of the world. He mentions that his phone has no signal and this could be seen as a metaphor for the disconnection he feels with the world.


The chorus of the song talks about the singer's coping mechanism for his heartbreak. He drinks and gets high, surrounded by his friends from Colorado and Tennessee. The line "On a Rocky Mountain high" is a reference to the famous song of the same name by John Denver.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I got friends from Colorado
I have good friends from Colorado


I got friends from Tennessee
I also have great friends from Tennessee


So I got somethin' in a bottle
I have some alcohol with me


And I got somethin' from a seed
I also have marijuana with me


Since you said you didn't love me
Ever since you told me that you don't love me


Since you hung me out to dry
Since you abandoned me


I've been drunk up in the Smokies
I have been drunk in Smoky Mountains


On a Rocky Mountain high
I have been high in Rocky Mountains too


Made the plans, booked the day, spent the money too
I had planned, made reservations, and paid for everything


Nothin' sweet 'bout a paid-for honeymoon
The honeymoon was not enjoyable, even though it was paid for


Million dollar view to see, but she won't
The beautiful view is not being shared with her anymore


Since "I do" turned right into "I don't"
Since saying "I do" turned into "I don't"


So I'm chillin' in a cabin at the tip-top
I am relaxing in a cabin at the highest point


Lookin' at a holler full of hemlocks
Looking at a dark valley filled with hemlock trees


No cars, no bars on my phone
No cars or bars are near me, and my phone has no signal


And just when you think I'm all alone
And just when you think I am lonely


These Appalachian folks
The people from the Appalachian Mountains


Probably think I'm losin' it in these trees
Probably think I am going crazy among these trees


Yeah, but they don't know
However, they do not understand


What kind of company I keep
Who my good friends are


Jack's still on the hill 'cause Jill ran away
Jack stayed on the hill because Jill left him


But Jill's got nothin' on Jack and Jane
However, Jill is not better off from Jack and Jane


I've been drunk up in the Smokies
I have been drinking alcohol in the Smoky Mountains


On a Rocky Mountain high
I have been high in the Rocky Mountains too


I've been drunk up in the Smokies
I have been drinking alcohol in the Smoky Mountains


On a Rocky Mountain high, ooh
I was high in the Rocky Mountains too




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Drew Faron Green, Hunter Michael Phelps, Michael Wilson Hardy

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Meravingi X

I’m from Nashville, TN.. just moved to Denver, CO.. this song.. is my life right now

Crystal Carter

Moved from Newport TN to Aurora CO 4 years ago August no regrets lol... love this song..

Meravingi X

Can confirm.. after 2years.. That Rocky Mountain high may never die.

A T

Same, born in Georgetown, Tennessee and been living in Fort Collins, Colorado for 14 years

Narrvin Jewells

Memphis Tenn

alex

I am from Spring Hill, TN and I live in Castle Rock, CO. Been in CO for 15 years now. You will love it here!

casey_city

As Colorado boy I love ❤️ this song. If you lived in Colorado you definitely love ❤️ the Mile high air and the smokies

Daemon Daugherty

Frontrange!

Somdyuti Gupta

I have a feeling this album is going to be the best ever. FGL on fire. 🔥

Jocelyn Schwartzkopf

SAAAAAAAAAAAYYYMMMMEEE BRO!

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