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Colorado
Sons Of The Desert Lyrics
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Colorado's just to cold
You see I'm a gulf coast boy by heart
It's in my blood
Where I left my soul
The pain all started way back when
I lost faith in us again
And replanted them in paradise
Where my life has gone to hell
Life was fine, back home, back then
And I could blame it on the state I'm in
Colorado's just to perfect
To be this hell I've run to
To get away from you
These white-capped mountains and deep blue skies
I can't admire through these shallow brown eyes
It can't be done
Without you life ain't no fun
Precious gifts I take for granted
I started with you now this place I'm planted is bringing me down
Girl, I'm all peaked out in paradise
Where my life has gone to hell
Life was fine, back home, back then
So I blame it on the state I'm in
Colorado's just too perfect
To be this hell I've run to
To get away from you
Life was fine, back home, back then
And I could blame it on the state I'm in
Colorado's just to perfect
To be this hell I've run to
To get away from you
The song "Colorado" by Sons Of The Desert is a heart-wrenching ballad that showcases the pain of a man who's run away to escape the memories of his failed relationship. The singer is a gulf coast boy who finds himself planted in the perfect paradise of Colorado, but he isn't happy. He's haunted by the ghost of the love he left behind, and the natural splendor of Colorado only serves to remind him of all he left behind. He's become disillusioned and apathetic, feeling that life's "gone to hell," and no longer finds his new home a source of comfort or peace.
The lyrics are laden with imagery that paints a vivid picture of the singer's state of mind. The simple and straightforward lyrics carry a depth of emotion that conveys the sadness and bitterness he feels. The song starts with him lamenting how Colorado's just too cold for him as he is a gulf coast boy by heart. As the song progresses, he talks about how life was fine back when he lived at home. But ever since he left to start afresh, every good thing he once took for granted has been replaced with a life filled with miserable memories.
All in all, Sons of the Desert does an excellent job of putting to music the heartache and pain of a relationship gone wrong. The song is a powerful reminder of how deeply memories can haunt us and how difficult it can be to move on from something we once cared deeply about.
Line by Line Meaning
Colorado's just to cold
The weather in Colorado is too cold for me to enjoy as I am used to being on the Gulf Coast where the climate is warmer.
You see I'm a gulf coast boy by heart
I have a strong emotional attachment to the Gulf Coast and its culture.
It's in my blood
My affinity towards Gulf Coast is a deeply ingrained part of my heritage and identity.
Where I left my soul
My soulful connection with Gulf Coast is where I feel most at home and happy.
The pain all started way back when
The agony of being away from Gulf Coast started a long time ago.
I lost faith in us again
My trust in our relationship has been broken once again.
Pulled up my roots
I uprooted myself from my home and former way of life.
And replanted them in paradise
I moved to Colorado hoping for a better life, hoping to regain what I've lost.
Where my life has gone to hell
However, things didn't go as planned and my life has fallen apart in Colorado.
Life was fine, back home, back then
I had a happy life before I left home.
And I could blame it on the state I'm in
I am trying to justify my current situation by blaming the state of Colorado.
Colorado's just to perfect
I find it hard to accept Colorado as a perfect place when it has brought me so much pain and misery.
To be this hell I've run to
Colorado has become a hellish place for me, although it was supposed to be a sanctuary.
These white-capped mountains and deep blue skies
The beautiful scenery of Colorado with its mountains and skies is not enough for me to overcome my sadness.
I can't admire through these shallow brown eyes
I cannot appreciate the beauty of Colorado, no matter how appealing it looks visually.
It can't be done
I am incapable of being happy in Colorado since I am always missing the Gulf Coast.
Without you life ain't no fun
Life has no meaning or joy for me without my significant other, who I am away from.
Precious gifts I take for granted
I realize now that I was foolish to take my former life on the Gulf Coast for granted, and didn't value it enough.
I started with you now this place I'm planted is bringing me down
I moved to Colorado with you, but now without you, the place feels depressing and miserable.
Girl, I'm all peaked out in paradise
Even though I'm in paradise, I'm still not happy since I'm without my loved one.
Where my life has gone to hell
My life has deteriorated since coming to Colorado, despite it being objectively beautiful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DREW WOMACK
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