Story Behind The Song
It's a true story. I was at a transition in my life, feeling restless, and unsure what next step I should take. I was hoping inspiration might come with a journey. Sure enough, a conversation with a waitress named Alexis at Papa Kona's restaurant after her shift changed everything. She was so radiant talking about her life in Hawaii. It was inspiring. And still is.
Song Description
A song about finding inspiration.
| Song Length |
3:47 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Blissful, Enchanting |
Subject |
Paradise, Change |
| Similar Artists |
Hayes Carll |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I've been thinkin' about a change
Been living this life so long
It's time to rearrange
The faces, the places
Sail somewhere out of my range
It's time to get back on the road
Back on the planes
Touch down in Kona town
Just me and my friend Dave
After her shift she sat down
You never know when you'll be saved
Beauty launched 1000 ships
And in Alexis' wake
I see the next step
Next step I gotta take
To her and I on the lanai
I'll sing her songs she sparked in me
Now I know my next step's toward
Alexis & the sea
To her and I on the lanai
I'll sing her songs she sparked in me
Now I know my next step's toward
Alexis & the sea
I've been thinkin' about a change
Alexis says at first
Island time is strange
No racing, no chasing
See sunset every day
And it lights up her eyes
And the mountains by the bay
Beauty launched 1000 ships
And in Alexis' wake
I see the next step
Next step I gotta take
To her and I on the lanai
I'll sing her songs she sparked in me
Now I know my next step's toward
Alexis & the sea
To her and I on the lanai
I'll sing her songs she sparked in me
Now I know my next step's toward
Alexis & the sea
I was restless, no direction
Kinda lost my way
Hide and seek's a game
Inspiration likes to play
So I hit the road
Caught up with her one day
In Alexis' shining eyes
At the bar in Kona bay
I've been thinkin' about a change
And if you told Alexis
She'd surely find it strange
Playing the muse
Just going about her day
How the sparkle in her eyes
Light up my way
Beauty launched 1000 ships
And in Alexis' wake
I see the next step
Next step I gotta take
To her and I on the lanai
I'll sing her songs she sparked in me
Now I know my next step's toward
Alexis & the sea
To her and I on the lanai
I'll sing her songs she sparked in me
Now I know my next step's toward
Alexis & the sea
Shining eyes to light my way
Alexis and the sea
Now I know my next step's toward
Alexis and the sea
I've been thinking about a change...