Story Behind The Song
The song writer drove north for a long time, with his pro-tools studio packed up in his car. He was getting away from everything he could to just write. He came upon a small isolated hotel, that had a sign that said, "Alaska, 1900 miles". He set up his
Song Description
Alaska is about finding a new place to start a new life. The lyrics are all about starting over and creating something better than what one previously had. The song is hooky, melody driven with rich layered harmonies throughout.
| Song Length |
3:24 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Exultant |
Subject |
State, Joy |
| Similar Artists |
The Wallflowers, Weezer |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Alaska, you're comin' up quickly
Alaska, you're bigger than I thought, you'd ever be
The air's so clear, you can see forever here
The air's so clear and peaceful
Alaska, breath of your air, is cold and clean
Will I start a new life, or revive the last, disaster of me
I want a life, not just a living
I want a love and a family
I want so much
I know to little of life
I want so much to be
Happy, a lover, no longer undercover
Anything that's meaningful, a reinvented parable
Happy, tell stories and laugh when they get boring
I'll find this in advancing hills, anticipation nearly kills
I'm headed to Alaska, I'm headed to Alaska