Colorado
Flying Burrito Brothers Lyrics
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I left your mountain to try life on the road
Now I'm finished with that race it was much too fast a pace
And I think I know my place Colorado I want to come home
There was a woman but I left her far behind
I could have loved her if I only had the time
But I stopped along the way just long enough to say
Lord I'd really really like to stay
But my lady knows I've got to go
I was too young to know what I've done
I made my plans but I was wrong yes I was wrong
Hey Colorado is it too late to change my mind
I've done some thinking and I'm trying hard to find
The way to come back home
Oh I've been so very long alone
Won't you take care of your own Colorado I think I'm coming home
The Flying Burrito Brothers’ country rock classic “Colorado” tells the tale of a restless traveler who left Colorado to pursue a life on the road. However, after living a fast-paced lifestyle and leaving behind a woman he cared for, the singer realizes that he wants to come back home to Colorado. He sings of his regret and longing, and wonders if it’s too late to change his mind. Despite his uncertainty, he is hoping to find a way back home to the place he loves.
The lyrics of “Colorado” are rich with emotional depth, and the song speaks to many universal themes, including restlessness, regret, and the search for a place to call home. The singer’s desire to return home reflects a common yearning that many people have in their lives – the desire to find a place where they belong, and to reconnect with the people, places, and things that they care about.
Musically, “Colorado” is a classic piece of country rock, featuring soulful vocals, twangy guitar riffs, and a driving backbeat. The song’s catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a favorite among fans of this genre for many years.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Colorado it was not so long ago
The singer is reminiscing about leaving Colorado a short time ago
I left your mountain to try life on the road
The singer left Colorado to explore other places and experience life on the road
Now I'm finished with that race it was much too fast a pace
The pace of life on the road was too fast for the singer and they are done with that lifestyle
And I think I know my place Colorado I want to come home
The artist realizes they belong in Colorado and wants to return home
There was a woman but I left her far behind
The artist had a love interest but left her when they left Colorado
I could have loved her if I only had the time
The singer believes they could have had a loving relationship if they had stayed with the woman
But I stopped along the way just long enough to say
The singer took a brief pause to reflect on their journey
Lord I'd really really like to stay
The artist is expressing their desire to stay in one place for a while
But my lady knows I've got to go
The artist's love interest understands they cannot stay and must continue their journey
I was too young to know what I've done
The artist realizes they were naive and made mistakes when they left Colorado
I made my plans but I was wrong yes I was wrong
The singer made plans to leave Colorado but now believes it was a mistake
Hey Colorado is it too late to change my mind
The artist is asking if it's too late to return to Colorado
I've done some thinking and I'm trying hard to find
The singer has reflected on their journey and is actively searching for a way to return home
The way to come back home
The singer is looking for a path to return to Colorado
Oh I've been so very long alone
The singer has been lonely on their journey
Won't you take care of your own Colorado I think I'm coming home
The artist is appealing to Colorado to welcome them back and take them in as their own
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICK ROBERTS
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Eliot Barton
Ricky Roberts was and is an incredibly gifted musician and an old friend to Colorado. I appreciate his gift to music and his beautiful, melodious and thoughtful songs. I wish him the best and hope to hear him sing again on stage. Thanks treasured friend!
Ed Halfen
Can't get enough of this song...44 years old and as fresh as the first time I heard it...
Fritter70
I like this song just as much as any Gram era song....it's really beautiful. This music really has heart and feeling in it.
Fuchsia Swing
Rick Roberts has a beautiful tenor voice. This is one of his finest moments as both a vocalist and songwriter. Perfect.
David S.
This is really beautiful......I only knew Linda Ronstadt's version of this. Tough to argue with her voice, but this is wonderful too. And the music is really nice.
Ted Higgins
led Zeppelin l gonna leave you babe
Philip Dalton
An obscure country rock band called Sioux recorded a cover version of this. The late Chas Hodges, formerly of Chas & Dave, was one of those who played on their album.
LNL
Indebted to Ms. Ronstadt for not only giving me a lifetime of listening pleasure, but for being my musical mentor. Armed with her memoir and YouTube, she has led me to songwriters, vocal artists, musicians, bands, and genres that would've stayed hidden to me. This morning she took me to Colorado ala the FBB, and I'm so glad I came!
Allen Turbeville
Love this song and album!
Diederik Tolmans
Brings back memories to back to the mid-seventies.. Still brings tears to my eyes!!