Vacation
Kurtis Hoppie Lyrics


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(I just wanna see the sun set down behind the ocean)
(The ocean, yeah yeah)
I work so hard, I just wanna breath
I work so hard, sometimes I can't sleep
I just wanna get away right now, yeah

I think I need a vacation
I've been workin' so hard
I need a peaceful revelation
I don't gotta go far
Just take me to the bay
California, Miami
Let me drink that lemonade
While I gaze upon
Upon the ocean
The ocean, yeah yeah

Work so hard, I don't know a nine-to-five
This is twenty-four-seven, always workin' all the time
This is all I have, all God's plan
But I still get tired, now I need some time for me
So let me see the waves
I wanna feel the wind inside my hair
While I stargaze, yeah

I think I need a vacation
I've been workin' so hard
I need a peaceful revelation
I don't gotta go far
Just take me to the bay
California, Miami
Let me drink that lemonade
While I gaze upon
Upon the ocean
The ocean, yeah yeah

I-I-I might hit Dubai or Jamaica
I might sleep on the beach just to wake up
Sunrise, sand in my eyes, but it's worth it
Sunrise, sand in my eyes, but it's worth it
I might hit up Spain or Australia
I might leave and not even tell ya
I might go away, and not come back
No

I just need a vacation, yeah
I've been workin' so hard
I need a peaceful revelation
I don't gotta go far
Just take me to the bay
California, Miami
Let me drink that lemonade
While I gaze upon
Upon the ocean
The ocean, yeah yeah

(I might hit Dubai or Jamaica)
(I might sleep on the beach just to wake up)
(Sunrise, sand in my eyes, but it's worth it)
(Sunrise, sand in my eyes, but it's worth it)
(I might hit up Spain or Australia)
(I might leave and not even tell ya)
(I might go away, and not come back)
(No)

(I just need a vacation, yeah)
(I've been workin' so hard)
(I need a peaceful revelation)




(I don't gotta go far)
(Just take me to the bay)

Overall Meaning

In Kurtis Hoppie's song "Vacation," the artist expresses a desire to escape the stresses of work and everyday life through a much-needed vacation. He opens by describing his need to "see the sun set down behind the ocean," an indication of his longing for calm and serenity. He acknowledges that he has been working hard and struggling to sleep, thereby underscoring his need for rest and relaxation.


Hoppie then goes on to describe his desire for a vacation and how it would benefit him. He mentions that he doesn't necessarily need an extravagant trip, just a break from his normal routine. The artist mentions several desirable locations he might visit, such as California, Miami, Spain, or Australia. These places represent his idea of a perfect vacation, with lemonade to drink while gazing at the ocean and sunrises to enjoy the sand in his eyes. The final lines of the song summarize the message, as Hoppie pleads for someone to take him away from this life of constant work, reminding us that everyone could use a break once in a while.


In conclusion, "Vacation" by Kurtis Hoppie is a song that seeks to capture our collective desire for an escape from the stresses of daily life. It highlights the importance of self-care and how a temporary break from work and other duties could dramatically improve one’s physical and mental health. Many people can relate to the message of the song, which encourages listeners to embrace their desire for a vacation and take steps to prioritize their wellbeing.


Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna see the sun set down behind the ocean
The singer desires to witness the sunset behind the ocean as it brings him peace and pleasure.


I work so hard, I just wanna breath
The artist works hard, and he merely wishes to take a break from work and relax.


I work so hard, sometimes I can't sleep
Due to the hard work, the singer is unable to sleep at times.


I just wanna get away right now, yeah
The singer wants to leave his everyday work pressure and escape to a peaceful destination.


I think I need a vacation
The artist feels he requires a vacation to unwind and take a break from work.


I've been workin' so hard
Working too hard has left the artist exhausted.


I need a peaceful revelation
The singer wants to experience solitude, which will provide him with an opportunity to introspect and refresh his mind and spirit.


I don't gotta go far
The singer prefers a nearby vacation spot that will not require much travel.


Just take me to the bay
He wouldn't go anywhere pricey or extravagant, however, a bay will fulfill his basic needs to provide peace and tranquility.


California, Miami
The artist would love to visit either California or Miami.


Let me drink that lemonade
While relaxing, the singer desires to have a refreshing drink such as lemonade to cool off.


While I gaze upon
As he takes pleasure in Mother Nature's beauty, he wants to take a long look at it.


Work so hard, I don't know a nine-to-five
The singer puts in long hours and doesn't stick to a standard nine-to-five job.


This is twenty-four-seven, always workin' all the time
The singer is always working and devotes all his time to it 24/7.


This is all I have, all God's plan
The singer believes that his hard work is God's plan for him and comprises the majority of his life.


But I still get tired, now I need some time for me
Regardless of the artist believing that he was destined for it, he gets exhausted and now wants to unwind by himself.


So let me see the waves
The singer desires to witness the waves while lounging and taking a break from work.


I wanna feel the wind inside my hair
The singer desires to feel the wind blowing through his hair, indicating the sense of liberation he seeks.


While I stargaze, yeah
Since the singer is seeking isolation, he wants to gaze at the stars to unwind and mull over his thoughts.


I might hit Dubai or Jamaica
The singer is open to the possibility of visiting either Dubai or Jamaica for vacation.


I might sleep on the beach just to wake up
The singer desires to wake up early in the morning after dozing off on the beach.


Sunrise, sand in my eyes, but it's worth it
Although the sand may inconvenience the singer, he believes that waking up to witness the sunrise is worth the trouble.


I might hit up Spain or Australia
The artist is open to the idea of visiting Spain or Australia to get away from work.


I might leave and not even tell ya
The artist might leave without telling anyone due to his desire for solitude and seclusion.


I might go away, and not come back
The singer might leave for an extended period and may not return to work immediately.


I just need a vacation, yeah
The artist needs a vacation from the constant work and associated pressures.


While I gaze upon
The singer wants to take a long, pleasurable look upon gazing upon nature's beauty.


Upon the ocean
The singer wants to look at the ocean in particular since that has always been his favorite place to relax and unwind.


The ocean, yeah yeah
Reiterated again, the singer's favorite destination is the ocean which provides him with tranquility and calm.




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Sgt Martinez


on Clarity (feat. Quinten Coblentz)

@kurtis hoppie can you put the lyrics on here. My fiancé is Deaf and I would love to interpret this for her and many of your other songs as well, but I can’t find the lyrics.

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