Texas Sky
The Sudden Passion Lyrics


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Well it must have been the summer of '99,
My dreams were as big as a Texas sky,
By the time I woke up I was hardly alive,
Seven years later with a thorn in my side,

It was better than I'm ever gonna remember,
It was hard to stay faithful I was so impure,
Singing "just remember where this train has been,
Next time you want to jump those tracks again."

Some men they stay out all night long,
And some prefer to drink alone,
My hearts set on that open road,
I just can't stay here no more,

And I think, yeah I really think I've heard 'em all,
Gonna do what it takes to keep them singing along,
You're going to ride that train 'till the money's all gone,
Make friends every night you're gonna lose 'em by dawn,

I live fast,
But I did not die young,
I felt the backlash of all them things I've done,
Through all of these mistakes, I still wouldn't change a damn thing.

Well it must have been the summer of '99,
My dreams were as big as a Texas sky,
By the time I woke up I was hardly alive,
Seven years later with a thorn in my side,
And it gets my heart
I sold my soul,
I been burned up by the ones I love,
But hey, that's life keep moving on,
You're going to ride that train 'till the money's all gone.

I live fast,
But I did not die young,




I felt the backlash of all them things I've done,
Through all of these mistakes, I still wouldn't change a damn thing.

Overall Meaning

The Sudden Passion's song "Texas Sky" is a nostalgic reflection on the past and a longing for freedom to pursue one's dreams. The lyrics depict a memory from the summer of '99 when life was full of possibilities and aspirations were as big as the Texas sky. However, the singer wakes up seven years later feeling worn out by life and carrying a thorn in their side. Despite the hardships, they acknowledge that the journey was worth it.


The chorus of the song highlights the character's adventurous spirit and desire to keep moving forward. The singer notes their willingness to take risks and make mistakes if it means staying true to themselves. This sentiment is echoed in the final verses of the song where the character reflects on their choices and experiences. They acknowledge that they have made mistakes, but they wouldn't change a thing. The song ends on an optimistic note with the character vowing to continue living life at their own pace.


Overall, "Texas Sky" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has struggled to pursue their dreams or been haunted by past mistakes. It celebrates the resilience and tenacity of the human spirit in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Well it must have been the summer of '99,
It was in the summer of 1999 when this event happened.


My dreams were as big as a Texas sky,
The singer had big ambitions and aspirations.


By the time I woke up I was hardly alive,
The singer had gone through some difficult times that drained their life and energy.


Seven years later with a thorn in my side,
A long time has passed, but the artist still has a nagging problem or issue that bothers them.


It was better than I'm ever gonna remember,
The artist acknowledges that their memory has faded and the past seems better than it actually was.


It was hard to stay faithful I was so impure,
The singer struggled with temptation and strayed away from what they knew was right.


Singing "just remember where this train has been,
The singer is reminding themselves to consider the past and learn from it before making the same mistakes.


Next time you want to jump those tracks again."
The artist is advising themselves to avoid repeating the same mistakes.


Some men they stay out all night long,
Some people have different habits and preferences than the artist.


And some prefer to drink alone,
The artist acknowledges that some people like to be by themselves when they drink.


My hearts set on that open road,
The singer has a strong desire to travel and explore new places.


I just can't stay here no more,
The artist feels a strong urge to leave their current situation or location.


And I think, yeah I really think I've heard 'em all,
The singer feels like they've heard all the advice and opinions that people have to offer.


Gonna do what it takes to keep them singing along,
The singer is committed to making music that will resonate with people and keep them engaged.


You're going to ride that train 'till the money's all gone,
The singer is aware that their success is temporary and they will enjoy it as much as they can.


Make friends every night you're gonna lose 'em by dawn,
The artist understands that they will make fleeting connections with people and try to cherish them while they last.


I live fast,
The artist leads a reckless, fast-paced lifestyle.


But I did not die young,
The singer has taken risks but has survived despite them.


I felt the backlash of all them things I've done,
The singer has faced negative consequences for their actions.


Through all of these mistakes, I still wouldn't change a damn thing.
Despite the hardships, the artist doesn't regret anything and would do it all over again.


And it gets my heart
Something has emotionally affected the artist.


I sold my soul,
The artist has made a sacrifice or dealt with compromising situations.


I been burned up by the ones I love,
The singer has been hurt by people they care about deeply.


But hey, that's life keep moving on,
The artist accepts the ups and downs of life and acknowledges the need to keep going.


You're going to ride that train 'till the money's all gone.
The singer reiterates that they will enjoy their journey until it comes to an end.




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