Vacation
Truslow Lyrics

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Wake up in the mornin'
Quarter to five
Shirts laid out
Socks in a line
Same routine I lose my mind
Again and again and again I,
Well I walk to the car in the pourin' rain
I found my way to the traffic lane

I know another day and I'm goin' insane
It keeps goin' again and again I,
I wish I could fly, fly away
Somewhere I can disappear,
Far, far away
I need a vacation while I'm still young
Playin' in the sands,
liftin' up my hands
Singin' la-de-da
Singin' la-de-da
I need a vacation while I'm still young
Swimmin' in the sea,
Dancin' in the streets
Singin' la-de-da
Singin' la-de-da
I need a vacation
Caught up in the rhythm of the day to day
I've gotta lot of life to live
And no time to play
You see, time ticks slow when you're stuck in the game
Every second is a dagger to my brain
Workin' hard on sunny days
Watchin' seasons slowly fade
Locked inside my corporate cage
It keeps goin' again and again I,
I wish I could sail through the night
Somewhere you could never find
Far, far away
I need a vacation while I'm still young
Playin' in the sand,
liftin' up my hands
Singin' la-de-da
Singin' la-de-da
I need a vacation while I'm still young
Swimmin' in the sea,
Dancin' in the streets
Singin' la-de-da
Singin' la-de-da
I need a vacation
La-de-da-de-da-de-da
La-de-da-de-da-de-da
La-de-da-de-da-de-da
La-de-da-de-da-de-da
I wish I could fly, fly away
I wish I could sail through the night
Drifting along with the sea
Lost to the clouds in the sky
I need a vacation while I'm still young
Playin' in the sand,
Liftin' up my hands
Singin' la-de-da
Singin' la-de-da
I need a vacation while I'm still young
Playin' in the sand,
liftin' up my hands
Singin' la-de-da
Singin' la-de-da
I need a vacation while I'm still young
Swimmin' in the sea
Dancin' in the streets
Singin' la-de-da
Singin' la-de-da

I need a vacation
I need a vacation

Overall Meaning

The song "Vacation" by Truslow is about the monotony of everyday life, and longing for a break. The song is often interpreted as a critique of the rat race of corporate America, and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of work, traffic, and sleep. The lyrics paint a picture of a person waking up early in the morning, going through the same routine, and feeling like they are losing their mind. The singer wishes they could fly away to a place where they can disappear and escape the grind.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring motif of singing "la-de-da," almost like a mantra that represents the escape the singer is seeking. They dream of playing in the sand, swimming in the sea, and dancing in the streets. They want to be lost in the clouds and far away from the daily grind, where time ticks slow and every second is a dagger to their brain. This song is a relatable anthem for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by the grind and just wants to escape to a place where they can forget about their problems.

Overall, "Vacation" is a catchy, upbeat song that captures the feeling of longing for freedom and escape. It’s a reminder that it’s essential to take a break from the daily grind and recharge your batteries, as no one can work without breaks forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Wake up in the mornin', Quarter to five
Starting the day at the crack of dawn.

Shirts laid out, Socks in a line
Maintaining a strict routine for getting ready in the morning.

Same routine I lose my mind, Again and again and again I,
Feeling trapped in a monotonous daily routine.

Well I walk to the car in the pourin' rain, I found my way to the traffic lane
Enduring a difficult commute to work.

I know another day and I'm goin' insane, It keeps goin' again and again I,
Feeling like every day is the same and becoming mentally fatigued.

I wish I could fly, fly away, Somewhere I can disappear, Far, far away
Longing for an escape from the stresses of everyday life.

I need a vacation while I'm still young, Playin' in the sands, liftin' up my hands, Singin' la-de-da
Craving a break from work to enjoy carefree activities like playing on the beach and singing without a care.

Swimmin' in the sea, Dancin' in the streets, Singin' la-de-da, Singin' la-de-da
Desiring a chance to let loose and enjoy oneself without any obligations.

Caught up in the rhythm of the day to day, I've gotta lot of life to live, And no time to play
Feeling bogged down by the demands of daily life and recognizing the need for some balance.

You see, time ticks slow when you're stuck in the game, Every second is a dagger to my brain
Feeling like time drags on when stuck in an unfulfilling routine, making it mentally draining.

Workin' hard on sunny days, Watchin' seasons slowly fade, Locked inside my corporate cage, It keeps goin' again and again I,
Feeling confined to a 9-5 work schedule while missing out on the beauty of the outdoors and fearing getting stuck in the same cycle.

I wish I could sail through the night, Somewhere you could never find, Far, far away
Craving anonymity and the freedom to explore without feeling watched.

Drifting along with the sea, Lost to the clouds in the sky
Fantasizing about the peace that comes with being completely detached from daily life.

I need a vacation while I'm still young, Playin' in the sand, Liftin' up my hands, Singin' la-de-da
Feeling a sense of urgency to take a break while still youthful and able to fully enjoy it.

I need a vacation while I'm still young, Swimmin' in the sea, Dancin' in the streets, Singin' la-de-da
Feeling a pressing need to embrace the freedom of youth and let loose by doing fun activities such as swimming and dancing.

I need a vacation
Clear and direct desire for a break from daily stresses.

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