Hawaii Song
Stick Figure Lyrics


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gone, so gone
i want to get away from this place
home is not where i want to be
not today, take me away
i am on my way
12 hours on a plane
in a short time i'll be on my away

lone, all alone
i flew out by myself to meet my friends
from there, we got into a van
there was reggae on the radio
you have no idea
you have no idea
this is life


land-man know, he's there
he knows, he's there


long, so long
i've been out on the road
it's not for me
and all, all i want to do is leave
but not today, take me away
well i am on my way
to an island on the sea
i will escape and lord i be will free


free, so free from this place, from this place
i love this world and all it can do for me
i love this world and all it can do for me
but i know, he's there
but i know, he's there
this is life
this is life






land-man knows, he's there
lord i know, he's there

Overall Meaning

In this song, "Hawaii Song," Stick Figure expresses a strong desire to escape from his current environment, which he feels is not where he belongs. He wants to get away and travel to Hawaii, a place where he feels he can find freedom and escape from the monotony of his life. He is willing to take a 12-hour plane ride to get there, and even though he initially traveled alone, he eventually meets up with friends and experiences the joy of a carefree, reggae-filled road trip. The refrain of "this is life" reinforces the idea that escaping to Hawaii is what life is all about for Stick Figure.


The chorus, with the repetition of "land-man knows, he's there," possibly refers to a sense of connection to the earth and nature that Stick Figure feels in Hawaii. By escaping to Hawaii, he is not only escaping his current life but also reconnecting with this deeper sense of being. The overall message of the song is one of finding a place where you belong and experiencing a sense of freedom and joy.


Line by Line Meaning

gone, so gone
I'm feeling disconnected from my surroundings and want to leave them behind.


i want to get away from this place
I desire to escape from the current environment I'm in.


home is not where i want to be
I don't feel comfortable in the place I consider home right now.


not today, take me away
I'm not ready to leave right this moment, but I want to be taken away as soon as possible.


i am on my way
I'm in the process of leaving my current location.


12 hours on a plane
I have a long flight ahead of me.


in a short time i'll be on my away
I'll reach my destination relatively soon.


lone, all alone
I traveled by myself.


i flew out by myself to meet my friends
I took a flight alone to meet up with my friends at our destination.


from there, we got into a van
After meeting up with my friends, we used a van to continue our journey.


there was reggae on the radio
We listened to reggae music on the radio during our ride.


you have no idea
Others who haven't experienced this lifestyle cannot fully understand it.


this is life
This way of living and traveling is my lifestyle.


land-man know, he's there
The locals know their land and culture better than outsiders.


long, so long
I've been traveling and living this lifestyle for a long time now.


it's not for me
Even though I've been doing this for a while, I have doubts about whether this lifestyle truly suits me.


and all, all i want to do is leave
Despite having some doubts, my desire to escape my current surroundings is stronger.


well i am on my way
I'm still traveling and moving towards my destination.


to an island on the sea
I'm headed to a remote island surrounded by the ocean.


i will escape and lord i be will free
I'll finally be free from the feeling of being trapped, and it will be exhilarating.


free, so free from this place, from this place
I'll be free from my current place of confinement and in a new, liberated location.


i love this world and all it can do for me
I appreciate the beauty and opportunities that the world offers me.


but i know, he's there
I recognize that the land's true owners, the local natives, are still present.


lord i know, he's there
I'm aware that the land belongs to the locals and that I'm a visitor in their home.


this is life
This is my chosen way of life, and I'll keep living it.


land-man knows, he's there
As a traveler, I should respectfully acknowledge the locals and their claim to the land.




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LYRICS - Stick Figure - Hawaii Song

Gone, so gone
I want to get away from this place
Home is not where I want to be
Not today, take me away
I am on my way
12 hours on a plane
In a short time I'll be on my away

Lone, all alone
I flew out by myself to meet my friends
From there, we got into a van
There was reggae on the radio
You have no idea
You have no idea
This is life

Land-man know, he's there
He knows, he's there

Long, so long
I've been out on the road
It's not for me
And all, all I want to do is leave
But not today, take me away
Well I am on my way
To an island on the sea
I will escape and lord I be will free

Free, so free from this place, from this place
I love this world and all it can do for me
I love this world and all it can do for me
But I know, he's there
But I know, he's there
This is life
This is life

Land-man knows, he's there
Lord I know, he's there



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@benzoesbenzoes1549

This song is slowly helping me get out of this dark place I am feeling

@shannontaylor5243

This band is a cure all for sure! Hang in there, just feel n listen to the amazing vibes put out. U can't go wrong!🎶🙂🌞🌺

@joegiesick3458

Try above the storm. That song helped me out of a dark spot

@andresland9906

May you find happiness in your journey and hope you get over whatever you're going through.

@BloodyKnuckles66

Keep exploring their music. So many songs or even just a line from a song is amazingly relatable no matter what your situation. Best wishes for you. I'm with you on the dark spot. This band/genre does help

@god3742

Love you

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@thedon217

how have i barely heard this song this year. this song is fucking magical.lost my leg in a motorcycle accident in 2018. but i just rode my motorcycle to the lookout that over looks my city. no moon out tonight, took a couple hits of weed,, so many stars out. im so greatful for this life. i wouldn't trade this life for anything. stay gold my friends

@Dallasjamma

It has magic it is there

@FaithFilled1111

Get some brother....get some. Haven't been on my bike in 2 years. You just reminded me that I have ZERO excuses. 🤙✌️

@thedon217

@@FaithFilled1111 bro you got this!!!

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