Holiday
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As wild as an elephant's child
No one could hold me down
No one could keep me around
Now it's your turn, take a shot
Baby show me everything that you got
Maybe you can keep me alive
Maybe you can get in my mind
Before I run far away
I need to take a holiday
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday
My father, he was always wise
As wise as an elephant's eyes
He couldn't hold me down
He couldn't keep me around
So are you gonna take your shot?
It's the only one that you got
Maybe I'll go out on a limb
Maybe I'll jump in for a swim
When the lights go dim
You know I'll run far away
I need to take a holiday
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday
(Need to take a holiday)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
A new start
I've broken too many hearts
And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't know
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday
When I was younger I used to be wild
As wild as an elephant's child
And I don't think I'll ever change
I think I'm gonna stay the same
I'll run far away
I need to take a holiday (need to take a holiday)
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase (set off on a new chase)
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday
A new start
I've broken too many hearts
And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't know
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday
All of the wasted time
The hours that were left behind
The answers that we'll never find
They don't mean a thing tonight
The song "Holiday" by Boys Like Girls talks about the desire to escape the current state of life and find a new place. The singer reminisces of their youthful days when they were wild and untamed like an elephant's child, and nobody could hold or keep them down. However, with time, they became more grounded and settled, losing their wildness. They invite their lover to take a shot at them and show them everything they have, hoping that this new relationship could bring back their lost spark. But they acknowledge that it's only a matter of time before they feel the need to escape and find a new place, take a holiday. They talk about their wish to find a new face, set off on a new chase, and see a new place. They wonder if this pursuit will help them find a new beginning, a fresh start in life, and come back someday. The song also touches upon wasted time, lost hours, and unanswered questions that don't matter now.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was younger I used to be wild
Back in the day, I was free-spirited like an elephant's child
As wild as an elephant's child
I was reckless and untamed
No one could hold me down
No one could control or restrain me
No one could keep me around
I always tended to wander off
Now it's your turn, take a shot
Now it's your turn to try and impress me
Baby show me everything that you got
Let's see what kind of skills and talents you have
Maybe you can keep me alive
Perhaps you can keep my interest peaked
Maybe you can get in my mind
Maybe you can understand me on a deeper level
But it's only a matter of time
However, it's inevitable that I'll lose interest eventually
Before I run far away
Before I inevitably leave and need space
I need to take a holiday
I need a break and some time to myself
Maybe it's a fall from grace
Maybe I'm letting myself go a bit and need to get back on track
I gotta find a new place
I need a change of scenery and a new environment
A holiday
A rejuvenating and restorative break
I'll set off on a new chase
I'll pursue new goals and aspirations
I gotta see a new face
I need to meet new people and see fresh faces
My father, he was always wise
My dad was a very wise individual
As wise as an elephant's eyes
He was smart like an elephant, which are known for their intellect and emotional intelligence
So are you gonna take your shot?
Do you have what it takes to make a good impression on me?
It's the only one that you got
This might be your only chance to impress me
Maybe I'll go out on a limb
I might take a risk and try something new
Maybe I'll jump in for a swim
I might take a chance and dive into something unfamiliar
When the lights go dim
When everything is quiet and low-key
You know I'll run far away
I'll run away if I feel suffocated or trapped
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
A new start
A fresh beginning and a chance to start over
I've broken too many hearts
I've hurt too many people emotionally in the past
And I don't have any clue where to go
I'm not sure where my life will take me next
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday
Maybe I'll return after my break and time to reflect
And I don't think I'll ever change
I don't feel the need or desire to change who I am as a person
I think I'm gonna stay the same
I plan to continue being myself no matter what happens
All of the wasted time
All of the time I've wasted in the past
The hours that were left behind
The moments and opportunities I lost to the past
The answers that we'll never find
The lingering questions that will remain unanswered
They don't mean a thing tonight
None of it matters right now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON
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