Tired Eyes
SayWeCanFly Lyrics
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Happy just to be alive, I cracked a smile through tired eyes and I got dressed.
I poured myself a coffee, smiling as I do.
Drinking and thinking of all of the places that I'll be goin soon.
I'll be on my way with one hand in my pocket
with a bag on my back and my heart in a locket.
And I'm still broke but I don't care,
I woke up this morning with some music in my head.
Songs that sing of being alive and find the way
to spend my time without spending a dime.
So I gather the rest of my change,
I put it in a jar to save up for all of the things
that I know I can't buy with just my heart.
I'll be on my way with one hand in my pocket
with a bag on my back and my heart in a locket.
And I'm still broke but I don't care,
because it's who I choose to be that gets me there.
I go to bed this evening with a smile on my face.
The stars are shining oh so bright,
they let me know that it's alright to stay up late.
So I write a couple love songs that make me think of you.
I know you'll miss me dearly and I'll miss you too but I'll be back so soon.
I'll be coming home with one hand in my pocket
with a bag on my back and my heart in a locket.
And I'm still broke but I don't care,
because it's who I choose to be that gets me there.
The song Tired Eyes by SayWeCanFly is about waking up with a positive mindset, ready to take on the day, even though the singer is tired. He expresses his gratitude for being alive and the simple pleasures of life like drinking coffee and listening to music. Despite being broke, the singer does not seem to care because he is content with who he chooses to be, and he knows his actions will take him where he wants to go in life. He is optimistic and hopeful about the future, excited about the opportunities that await him.
The singer talks about going on a journey, carrying a bag on his back, and with his heart in a locket. It is a metaphor for his life journey, where he chooses to focus on the things that matter - his dreams, aspirations, and identity - instead of worldly possessions. He acknowledges that he cannot afford everything he desires, but he saves his small change in a jar in pursuit of his dreams.
The song's overall message is one of simplicity, contentment, optimism, and self-realization. It encourages listeners to find joy in life's small pleasures, focus on what is important, and be true to oneself. It is a song that inspires people to stay positive and hopeful in life, no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning on the right side of the bed.
Today is a good day and I feel grateful for being alive.
Happy just to be alive, I cracked a smile through tired eyes and I got dressed.
Even though I am tired, I am happy to be alive and ready to start my day.
I poured myself a coffee, smiling as I do.
I enjoy the simple pleasure of having a cup of coffee in the morning.
Drinking and thinking of all of the places that I'll be goin soon.
I am excited to travel and explore new places in the near future.
I'll be on my way with one hand in my pocket
with a bag on my back and my heart in a locket.
And I'm still broke but I don't care,
because it's who I choose to be that gets me there.
Even though I don't have much money, I am happy to be myself and follow my dreams. I carry my heart and my belongings with me as I go on my journey.
I woke up this morning with some music in my head.
I feel inspired by music and the message it conveys.
Songs that sing of being alive and find the way
to spend my time without spending a dime.
Music helps me appreciate life and enjoy it without needing to spend money.
So I gather the rest of my change,
I put it in a jar to save up for all of the things
that I know I can't buy with just my heart.
I save my spare change for things that are important to me but cannot be bought with money alone.
I go to bed this evening with a smile on my face.
The stars are shining oh so bright,
they let me know that it's alright to stay up late.
Even though I am tired, the beauty of the night sky brings me joy and comfort.
So I write a couple love songs that make me think of you.
I know you'll miss me dearly and I'll miss you too but I'll be back so soon.
I express my love and longing for someone through music, and I know that even though we will be apart, we will be reunited soon.
I'll be coming home with one hand in my pocket
with a bag on my back and my heart in a locket.
And I'm still broke but I don't care,
because it's who I choose to be that gets me there.
As I return home, I carry my heart and my belongings with me, and I am happy to be myself and live life on my own terms.
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Jeffrey O. Aka online handle(HeywoodJablowme
on Colorado
The first time of hearing your art and I think I picked a good one to start the journey with "Colorado". I am a musician and write a lot with 3 songs that I'm always tinkering with and 500 plus more waiting to be read through and pulled form as one line in that might be exactly what this needed so I enjoy spending time with it I'm not trying to be out there maybe ghost write would be the pinnacle of what music would be for a career. How do you personally say that's it song is complete and leave it alone?