America
Chasing Dreams Across Borders: America by Cara Hammond
Lyrics
30,000 feet and still pretending
Expressing a sense of detachment or distance, possibly metaphorically at a high altitude.
Won't fully hit me until we touch down
A realization delayed until reaching the destination, suggesting a delayed emotional impact.
I'm leaving all my stars and stripes behind
Leaving symbols of home and identity behind, signifying a significant life change.
The doubt in me says what do I do now
Internal uncertainty about the next steps after leaving familiar surroundings.
The Colorado river's gone
Reference to the absence or loss of a significant natural feature, possibly representing change.
Neon lights have been switched off
Symbolic darkness or change, as neon lights are turned off.
No longer going bar to bar
Transition from a social lifestyle to a more introspective one.
Trying to be someone
Abandoning the pursuit of a certain identity or role.
Yeah it was all building up to America
Reflecting on experiences and changes, all leading up to the move to America.
Feel the sun on US soil with strangers
Experiencing the warmth of the sun on American soil among unfamiliar people.
Somewhere to go, something to hold onto
Searching for stability and something meaningful in the new environment.
Yeah it was all building up to America
Reiteration of the idea that life events were building up to the move to America.
The lights are out but I'm not dreaming
Awareness of the situation, despite challenges or uncertainties.
I'm staring down the barrel of a gun
A feeling of facing a serious or threatening situation.
Was leaving town with my loose ends untied
Leaving without tying up loose ends, suggesting a hasty departure.
Coming round with what do I do now
Questioning the next steps or decisions after leaving.
The Colorado river's gone
Reiteration of the loss or change symbolized by the Colorado river's absence.
Neon lights have been switched off
Continuation of the metaphorical darkness or change with switched-off neon lights.
No longer going bar to bar
Transition away from a social, nightlife-oriented lifestyle.
Trying to be someone
Abandoning the pursuit of a certain identity or role.
Yeah it was all building up to America
Summarizing the journey, emphasizing its culmination in reaching America.
Feel the sun on US soil with strangers
Experiencing the warmth of the sun on American soil among unfamiliar people.
Somewhere to go, something to hold onto
Seeking a sense of belonging or something stable in the new environment.
Yeah it was all building up to America
Reiteration of the idea that life events were building up to the move to America.
I wish you didn't worry about me (I'll be fine)
Addressing concerns or worries expressed by others about the journey.
You don't have to worry about me (I promise you I'll be fine oh)
Reassurance to loved ones that the speaker will be fine in America.
Yeah it was all building up to America
Recapitulation of the theme that everything led to the journey to America.
Feel the sun on US soil with strangers
Experiencing the warmth of the sun on American soil among unfamiliar people.
Somewhere to go, something to hold onto
Seeking stability or something meaningful in the new environment.
Yeah it was all building up to America
Reiteration of the idea that life events were building up to the move to America.
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