Vacation
Textones Lyrics

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I thought a lot of things about you
I stayed awake just thinking 'bout you
But now I'm away
You had to stay
Tomorrow's a day of mine that you won't be in

I tried to say I was just having fun
But I really knew that you were the one

And now that I'm gone
I see I was wrong
I should have known all along that time would tell

A week without you
I should forget
Two weeks without you
And I'm still thinking about the things that you said

Vacation
Just another holiday
Vacation
I hope you love me
Vacation
Would you think of me?

I think I'll leave without saying goodbye
I think that you know the reason why
What if I was to stay?

Would things turn out some other way?
I'll never know anyway

Overall Meaning

The Textones' song "Vacation" features lyrics that revolve around love, regret, memories and a moment of possible realization. The song talks about the singer's thoughts and feelings after being away from someone he loves. The first verse introduces the listener to the singer's thoughts and feelings as he recalls the time he spent awake, thinking about his lover. He acknowledges that he misjudged the person he loved and now that he is away, he realizes he was wrong. The chorus carries the main message of the song, with the singer longing for the person he loves and hoping that they also think of him while he is away. In the second verse, the singer talks about his realizations, regrets and how time is valuable when one is in love. The song ends with a phrase that is open to interpretation as the singer chooses to walk away without saying goodbye.

The lyrics in "Vacation" are easy to relate to and that's one reason the song has resonated with listeners across generations. The song's expressions are direct and heartfelt, making it a favorite of many. The lyrics are complemented by a catchy tune that adds to the song's appealing nature. The song is an excellent example of 80s pop/rock music and is considered one of the best Textones' hits.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought a lot of things about you
I spent a lot of time thinking about you and your character

I stayed awake just thinking 'bout you
My thoughts about you kept me up all night

But now I'm away
I'm not near you anymore

You had to stay
But you could not come with me

Tomorrow's a day of mine that you won't be in
I will be spending tomorrow without you

I tried to say I was just having fun
I attempted to act as if I wasn't serious about you

But I really knew that you were the one
Deep down, I knew that you were the right person for me

And now that I'm gone
But since I left

I see I was wrong
I understand now that I was mistaken

I should have known all along that time would tell
I should have realized earlier that the truth would eventually come out

A week without you
After a week of being apart from you