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LAX
Jake Owen Lyrics
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She shine brightest stone on that boulevard
She introduced me to Jackson Brown
Convertible rode me all over that town
Oh, my LAX
She always carried a Polaroid camera
She always had that cold act glamour
To be an actress on that silver screen
Oh, my LAX
Dear seventeen degrees and sunny
Please hold tight to my California honey
Make her famous with lots of money
And tell her I wish her all the best
Oh, my LAX
Night trampoline and marijuana
I close my eyes and I can smell it on her
Boarded in a plane back to Tennessee
I wonder if she's ever gonna think about me
Well, dear palm trees and palm readers
Tattoo artist and make believers
Please tell her next time you see her
That I sure wish her all the best
Oh, my LAX
Oh, my LAX
The song "LAX" by Jake Owen is a nostalgic ode to a lost love who moved to Los Angeles ("LAX" being the abbreviation for Los Angeles International Airport). The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who embodied the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, with references to the city being the "City of angels" and "City of stars." She was a shining presence on the boulevard, introducing the singer to the music of Jackson Browne and taking him on drives around town in a convertible.
The woman carries a Polaroid camera, adding to her cool and captivating persona, and she moved to Los Angeles to chase her dream of becoming an actress. The singer yearns for her success, hoping that she becomes famous with lots of money. He expresses his fondness for her through the metaphor of the city, calling her "my LAX" and asking the sunny California weather to hold tight to her.
The nostalgia continues as the singer reminisces about their time together, mentioning night trampolines and the scent of marijuana that lingers on her. The distance between them becomes apparent as he boards a plane back to Tennessee, wondering if she will ever think about him. The song concludes with a plea to the palm trees, palm readers, tattoo artists, and make believers of Los Angeles to pass on his well wishes to her.
Overall, "LAX" captures the bittersweet feelings and longing that come with lost love and distant memories, showcasing Jake Owen's reflective storytelling and nostalgic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
City of angels, city of stars
Los Angeles, a city known for its allure and glamour in the entertainment industry
She shine brightest stone on that boulevard
She stood out among the many talented individuals in Hollywood
She introduced me to Jackson Brown
She introduced me to influential people in the music industry
Convertible rode me all over that town
We explored Los Angeles together in a convertible car
Oh, my LAX
Expressing nostalgia and fondness for the memories associated with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
She always carried a Polaroid camera
She had a love for capturing moments and preserving memories
She always had that cold act glamour
She maintained an aura of sophistication and charm
Well, she moved out there to chase her dream
She relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her aspirations
To be an actress on that silver screen
Her goal was to become a successful actress in the film industry
Dear seventeen degrees and sunny
Addressing the pleasant weather often experienced in Los Angeles
Please hold tight to my California honey
Asking the weather to keep his beloved partner safe and happy
Make her famous with lots of money
Wishing for her success and prosperity in her acting career
And tell her I wish her all the best
Sending well wishes to her for happiness and achievement
Night trampoline and marijuana
Recalling experiences of nighttime fun and relaxation with her
I close my eyes and I can smell it on her
Remembering the scent of marijuana associated with their shared moments
Boarded in a plane back to Tennessee
Imagining her departure and return to her hometown of Tennessee
I wonder if she's ever gonna think about me
Reflecting on whether she will still remember him after leaving Los Angeles
Well, dear palm trees and palm readers
Addressing the iconic palm trees and spiritual palm readers often found in Los Angeles
Tattoo artist and make believers
Referencing the vibrant tattoo culture and imaginative individuals in the city
Please tell her next time you see her
Requesting someone to pass along a message to her
That I sure wish her all the best
Expressing sincere wishes for her success, happiness, and fulfillment
Oh, my LAX
Reiterating the emotional attachment and nostalgia associated with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Oh, my LAX
Reaffirming the sentimental connection and longing for Los Angeles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATHAN PAUL CHAPMAN, ANDREW M. DORFF, JAKE OWEN
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A 9.6ontherichterscale
I'm an Eric Church fan, and I used to not like jake owen, but after this album released I had a new appreciation for him. Now I can safely say hes one of my favorite singers since he got out of the Steve Nash phase. His story telling is wondrrful
A 9.6ontherichterscale
Wonderful*
SidDaKidIII
okay this must be a dream to wake up to Jake posting a lot of new songs.
Madeline Walker
go check out everybody dies young it's amazing
C.M Schuurman
Wow! This is country! Thanks for sharing love it!🌹👍
Kyle Dunn
Now this is "country music" !
Jake Bunjo
Underrated song
Josh VanTubergen
Wow, that steel is pretty amazing!
Bassment Rock Media
Such an underappreciated song. Nathan Chapman turned me on to this one!
Jake Owen
I am overwhelmed with the love that my Fans shed for me, I am grateful and glad to know that I mean so much to my Fans! I am very thankful to my fans and I love them all and I am trying my best to live up to their expectation. Love them all!
Are you one of my great fans out there?.