Paper Bird (Denver, Colorado) consists of: Sarah Anderson (vocals, cornet/trumpet), Esme Patterson (vocals), Genevieve Patterson (vocals), Tyler Archuletta (trombone), Caleb Summeril (banjo and harmonica), Paul Dehaven (guitar), Mark Anderson (percussion, typewriter) and Macon Terry (bass). The band's first album Anything Nameless and Joymaking is an eclectic mix of folk, Americana, jazz, and everything good in the world. Their latest (and fourth) release is Rooms (2013); difficult to pin, one might now describe them as Indie Folk/Baroque Pop.
Anna Kohlweis was born in 1984 and lives in Vienna, Austria. She has been making music under that name since 2005. Her debut album Peninsula was released on Vienna-based label Seayou Records in early 2006. Two years later, in February 2008, Seayou released the the follow-up Cryptozoology, highly acclaimed by the music press for its intimate approach and complex lyrics. Her third album Thaumatrope, building choirs out of multiple vocal layers and using field recordings as complex rhythms, was released in November, 2009. Paper Bird is a purely one-woman-band working within her self-set concepts, see her latest work under Squalloscope.
Colorado
Paper Bird Lyrics
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Cause we won't stop til we've had our fun,
Doin' the things we never thought we'd do.
So take your fill, don't hesitate or we'll
Snatch that elk from off your plate
Before you can help us sing this tune.
Colorado, colorado! escape the city in
Come on down, we'll take you to
Colorado, Colorado, Colorado
Miner's gold and mountain men
Is the best way for us to begin
To describe the greatest state we love so well.
Where rivers flow, huge pine trees and
Mountains as far as you can see when
You get here we all know you're gonna yell!
Colorado, colorado! escape the city in
The rocky mountain way,
Come on down, we'll take you to
Colorado, Colorado, Colorado
Huge snowstorms and blazing heat
Make you want to move your feet,
We've got everything you need and that's no lie!
Well, hold on tight and don't fall down, cause
We're the only ones in town who'll
Let you enjoy that rocky mountain high
Colorado, colorado! escape the city in
The rocky mountain way,
Come on down, we'll take you to
Colorado, Colorado, Colorado
Well there's nothing left to say to you,
See you later if you're passing through,
Have a good time as you're traveling on.
With wild forests and a golden sun
You've left just enough time for us to have our fun,
No offense, but we won't miss you when you're gone!
Colorado, colorado, it's not a city,
It's a motherfuckin state!
Come on down, we'll take you to
Colorado, Colorado, Colorado!
The song "Colorado" by Paper Bird is an ode to the state's natural beauty, culture, and lively spirit. The opening lyrics urge listeners to hop on board or run, highlighting the energy and enthusiasm that comes with exploring Colorado. The song describes Colorado as a state for adventure, where people can do things they never thought they'd do. The chorus repeats the state's name, emphasizing the love and appreciation for Colorado.
The song discusses the history of Colorado, including miners gold and mountain men, and mentions the state's natural wonders such as its rivers, pine trees, and mountains. The lyrics describe Colorado's varied weather patterns, stating that "Huge snowstorms and blazing heat make you want to move your feet." The song is a celebration of Colorado's uniqueness and encourages people to come and experience the state's adventurous spirit and natural wonders.
Overall, "Colorado" by Paper Bird perfectly captures the essence of Colorado, its rugged beauty, and dynamic energy. The lyrics are upbeat, joyful, and invite the listener to enjoy everything the state has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hop on board or just run
Join us on our adventure or get out of our way
Cause we won't stop til we've had our fun,
We won't quit until we've experienced everything we want to
Doin' the things we never thought we'd do.
Trying out activities we never thought we were capable of
So take your fill, don't hesitate or we'll
Take what you want and do it quickly or we'll beat you to it
Snatch that elk from off your plate
Take away the best things before you even have a chance to enjoy them
Before you can help us sing this tune.
Before you can fully explore this amazing state with us
Miner's gold and mountain men
The history and origin of Colorado is with the miners and pioneers
Is the best way for us to begin
We have to start with the story of how it all began
To describe the greatest state we love so well.
We love Colorado and will tell you all about it
Where rivers flow, huge pine trees and
Famous natural features that make Colorado beautiful
Mountains as far as you can see when
Mountains are an essential part of the Colorado landscape
You get here we all know you're gonna yell!
You can't help but be amazed and excited when you see Colorado's beauty
Huge snowstorms and blazing heat
Colorado's weather is extreme and adds to its charm
Make you want to move your feet,
The excitement makes you want to explore everything Colorado has to offer
We've got everything you need and that's no lie!
Colorado truly has something for everyone to enjoy
Well, hold on tight and don't fall down, cause
Be ready for a wild ride because Colorado is full of surprises
We're the only ones in town who'll
We're the experts and we will show you the best parts of Colorado
Let you enjoy that rocky mountain high
Get ready to experience an unforgettable adventure
Well there's nothing left to say to you,
We've told you everything we can and now it's your turn to have your own adventure
See you later if you're passing through,
If you decide to come explore Colorado, we hope to see you again
Have a good time as you're traveling on.
Enjoy your own journey and have fun
With wild forests and a golden sun
Another beautiful aspect of Colorado is the natural landscape and sunshine
You've left just enough time for us to have our fun,
You've given us time to show you the best parts of Colorado, and now it's our turn to have fun
No offense, but we won't miss you when you're gone!
We'll keep moving and exploring without you, but we hope you enjoyed your time in Colorado
Colorado, colorado, it's not a city,
Colorado is a state, not just a city
It's a motherfuckin state!
It's an amazing state that has so much to offer
Come on down, we'll take you to
Let us show you around and help you discover Colorado
Colorado, Colorado, Colorado!
Colorado is a place we can't stop talking about and want to share with everyone
Contributed by Mason L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.