Colorado
Ward Davis Lyrics
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Cause it's about the only thing I ever do
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
Don't think I ain't thinking about you
Even though our love might have gone down burning
Like a sunset on the mountains out in Veil
And our best days might have been some I've forgotten
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
Cause it's about the only thing I ever do
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
Don't think I ain't thinking about you
I look back to when we carved our names in marble
On that Aspen by the cabin where we stayed
And I wonder if that tree still strong and standing
Despite the broken promises we made
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
Cause it's about the only thing I ever do
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
Don't think I ain't thinking about you
Ward Davis’s song “Colorado” is a heartfelt ballad about a past love and the memories that linger on. The song is a reflection of a relationship with a person who was probably from Colorado; even though they are no longer together, the singer still has Colorado on their mind. The lyrics, “Don't think that I don't think about Colorado/Cause it's about the only thing I ever do,” reinforce the idea that Colorado has become symbolic of the past relationship.
Davis sings about how the relationship ended on a bad note, “Even though our love might have gone down burning/Like a sunset on the mountains out in Veil” and how it was filled with both good and bad moments, “And our best days might have been some I've forgotten/Our worst days I remember much too well”. He ponders on the memories they shared together and wonders if the tree they carved their names on is still standing strong, “I look back to when we carved our names in marble/On that Aspen by the cabin where we stayed/And I wonder if that tree still strong and standing/Despite the broken promises we made.”
In essence, “Colorado” is not just about the American state, but it's more personal as it reflects a relationship that may have ended, but the memories that were created in Colorado will always be cherished. The song captures the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia and loss, and the lyrics connect with the listener by feeling relatable to those who have experienced a complicated relationship that has left a lasting impression.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
The singer constantly thinks about Colorado despite being away from it and everything else.
Cause it's about the only thing I ever do
Thinking about Colorado is the only joy the singer finds in his life.
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
The singer repeats the first line to emphasize that he can't stop thinking about Colorado.
Don't think I ain't thinking about you
The singer still remembers and thinks about his past love in Colorado.
Even though our love might have gone down burning
Although their relationship ended in flames, it's still an important part of his life.
Like a sunset on the mountains out in Veil
Their relationship ended just like a beautiful sunset setting over the mountains in Veil, Colorado.
And our best days might have been some I've forgotten
The singer may have forgotten some of the good times, but he still remembers the bad ones too well.
Our worst days I remember much too well
The singer still remembers the bad times with his past love in Colorado with great clarity.
I look back to when we carved our names in marble
The singer remembers romantic moments with his past love, like carving their names on a tree in the Aspen woods.
On that Aspen by the cabin where we stayed
The singer recalls a specific location where they stayed and shared memories together.
And I wonder if that tree still strong and standing
The singer wonders if the tree where they carved their names is still there and what it looks like now.
Despite the broken promises we made
The singer acknowledges that their relationship failed, and they didn't keep their promises to each other.
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
The singer reiterates his constant thoughts about Colorado and his past love.
Cause it's about the only thing I ever do
Thinking about Colorado is still the only thing that brings the singer joy and comfort.
Don't think that I don't think about Colorado
The singer repeats the first line again to emphasize how prevalent his thoughts of Colorado are.
Don't think I ain't thinking about you
The singer concludes the song by confirming he still thinks of his past love, and Colorado is the only link he has to her.
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Written by: Cody Jinks, Ward Davis
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