Better Days
Hanalei Lyrics
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Laid back on a backwoods back road is where I'll be
Off the map and under the stars, running in the redwoods
Out of the rat race and into the good life where it's beautiful
Up on the Oregon coastline where the fog blankets the trees
Singing along to the song of the Pacific is where I'll be
Cooling in out in Colorado where the earth touches the sky
Snowflakes and deep blue lakes a pine dressed acre on a night
Moonlight on a white winter night, quite in love and slight
Cooling out in Colorado, the range life is the life for me
By the fire in an old log cabin is where I'll be
So get me free and take me away
Back to the basics and on to better days
There's a treasure buried in an old small town
I'll find my peace, I'll come down
Hanalei's song Better Days depicts a yearning for simpler and more peaceful times. The lyrics describe the beauty and tranquility of two specific locations: the Oregon coastline and the Colorado mountains. In the first stanza, the lyrics are a tribute to the scenic forests near the ocean in Oregon, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The second stanza moves inland to the mountains of Colorado, associated with freedom, serenity, and exploration. Throughout both stanzas, the lyrics echo a desire for a simpler lifestyle - one that is unencumbered by materialistic pursuits and tied to nature's rhythms.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea of moving back to the basics and finding better days. It is a call to leave behind the burdens of modern society and look for peace and fulfillment through a deeper connection with natural surroundings. The final line of the chorus ("There's a treasure buried in an old small town, I'll find my peace, I'll come down") presents the idea of returning to a more authentic and genuine way of living. The song is a tribute to places where people can escape from the stresses of everyday life and find solace in simpler things.
Line by Line Meaning
Up on the Oregon coastline where the forest kisses the sea
I will be in a peaceful place where the forest meets the ocean.
Laid back on a backwoods back road is where I'll be
I will be relaxing on a quiet and remote road.
Off the map and under the stars, running in the redwoods
I will be exploring the giant redwood trees under the bright stars, far away from any maps.
Out of the rat race and into the good life where it's beautiful
I will be escaping the stress and chaos of modern life to embrace a more beautiful and simple existence.
Up on the Oregon coastline where the fog blankets the trees
I will be in a place where the fog covers the trees and creates a peaceful ambiance.
Singing along to the song of the Pacific is where I'll be
I will be enjoying the soothing music created by the waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Cooling in out in Colorado where the earth touches the sky
I will be relaxing in Colorado, where the sky meets the earth in a picturesque display.
Living large on a scenic route getting Rocky Mountain high
I will be enjoying the scenic beauty of the Rocky Mountains and feeling euphoric.
Snowflakes and deep blue lakes a pine dressed acre on a night
I will be surrounded by snowflakes and deep blue lakes, admiring the beauty of the pine trees at night.
Moonlight on a white winter night, quite in love and slight
I will be feeling a gentle love and enjoying the peacefulness that comes with moonlit winter nights.
Cooling out in Colorado, the range life is the life for me
I will be relaxing in Colorado and enjoying the lifestyle of those who live close to the mountains and nature.
By the fire in an old log cabin is where I'll be
I will be sitting by a warm fire, inside a cozy and rustic log cabin.
So get me free and take me away
I want to be released from the burdens and stresses of life and taken to a peaceful place.
Back to the basics and on to better days
I want to return to a simpler life and find a better, more fulfilling existence.
There's a treasure buried in an old small town
There is something valuable hidden in a small, old-fashioned town.
I'll find my peace, I'll come down
I will find inner peace and quiet my mind.
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