Yellowstone
Discovering Love and Liberation in the Wilderness of Yellowstone
Lyrics
Dorothy says there's no place like home
Dorothy believes there's no place like home.
Well she ain't ever been to Yellowstone
Contrasting Dorothy's belief, the singer mentions Yellowstone, implying it's an exception.
Sometimes you gotta go somewhere else to find yourself
Expresses the idea that sometimes one needs to venture elsewhere to discover themselves.
So I went out west and along with myself I found love
The singer found love while exploring the western part of the country.
Packed my GLC with a guitar and a dream
Prepared their car (GLC) with a guitar and a dream for the journey.
Drove 3 days to find my liberty
Travelled for three days to reach their destination, seeking freedom.
You know I'd never know
Reflecting on the uncertainty of the outcome if they hadn't taken this journey.
Who I'd turn out to be if I didn't go
Expresses the importance of going to Yellowstone for self-discovery.
To Yellowstone
Reiterating the beauty of Yellowstone.
Beautiful wild Yellowstone
Emphasizes the personal growth experienced at Yellowstone.
I got to know me
Discovery of oneself occurred after gaining freedom.
When I got free
Specifically highlights the personal growth achieved at Yellowstone.
Out in Yellowstone
Reiterates the transformative experience of being at Yellowstone.
Didn't take long before a southern man took my guitar in hand
Met a musician from the South and formed a musical duo.
I jumped in and made a 2 piece band we didn't miss our chance oh no no
Seized an opportunity to make music together.
Sometimes adventures start and never stop
Emphasizes that some adventures lead to ongoing experiences.
At the corner of Wyoming and why not
Symbolic reference to the start of an adventure at an unknown intersection.
You can take your shot like we took our shot
Encourages taking chances, akin to their own decision at Yellowstone.
In Yellowstone
Recalling the memorable experience of taking a chance at Yellowstone.
We let the Eagles music play
Enjoying music (possibly by Eagles) and embracing relaxation.
We're still taking it easy today
Grateful for the experiences gained at Yellowstone.
Thank you Yellowstone oh you got to go
Encourages exploring unfamiliar and beautiful places.
Go somewhere you don't know
Reinforces the idea of exploring unknown, beautiful places.
Anywhere beautiful
Anywhere beautiful could offer transformative experiences.
I know what Dorothy said but
Acknowledges Dorothy's statement but suggests experiencing other places before fully agreeing.
There's no place like home until you go
Belief that one won't fully understand "no place like home" until they explore elsewhere.
You know where
Indication of a specific place to learn about others' lives.
Learn something about somebody somewhere else
Stressing the importance of learning about others in different locations.
Learn something about somebody somewhere else
Repeated emphasis on learning about others elsewhere for personal growth.
Learn something about somebody somewhere else
-Learn something about somebody
-Learn something about somebody somewhere else
-You might get chased by a moose down the road inYellowstone
Anecdote about a potential adventurous encounter in Yellowstone.
Oh but you'll have a story to tell
Despite potential challenges, they value the experience and the story it brings.
You might fall in love with someone or some place
Indicates the possibility of falling in love with a person or place during travels.
But either way you won't be the same when you get home
Emphasizes the change that occurs within oneself due to travel experiences.
From Yellowstone
Summarizes the transformative impact of Yellowstone and travel in general.
Or wherever you go
Encourages exploring beyond one's familiar territory.
Go somewhere that ain't your own
Highlighting the personal changes that come with leaving home and exploring elsewhere.
You change when you leave home
Reflects on the personal growth that accompanies leaving one's home environment.
I found faith by Old Faithful you know
Found spiritual or personal fulfillment at Old Faithful in Yellowstone.
Oh, in Yellowstone
Reiterates the significance and impact of Yellowstone on the singer's life.
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