Holiday in Spain
Counting Crows
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Got no place to go But there's a girl waiting for me down in Mexico She got a bottle of tequila, a bottle of gin And if I bring a little music I could fit right in We got airplane rides We got California drowning out the window side We've got big black cars And we got stories how we slept with all the Movie stars I may take a holiday in Spain Leave my wings behind me Drink my worries down the drain And fly away to somewhere new Hop on my choo-choo I'll be your engine driver in a bunny suit If you dress me up in pink and white We may be just a little fuzzy 'bout it later tonight She's my angel She's a little better than the one that used to be with me Cause she liked to scream at me Man, it's a miracle that she's not living up in a tree I may take a holiday in Spain Leave my wings behind me Drive this little girl insane And fly away to someone new Everybody's gone They left the television screaming that the radio's on Someone stole my shoes But there's a couple of bananas And a bottle of booze Oh well, happy new year's baby! We could probably fix it if we clean it up all day Or we could simply pack our bags And catch a plane to Barcelona 'cause this city's a drag I may take a holiday in Spain Leave my wings behind me Flush my worries down the drain And fly away to somewhere new Take a holiday in Spain Leave my wings behind me Drive this little girl insane Fly away to someone new Fly away to someone new Fly away to someone new
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Written by: ADAM FREDRIC DURITZ, ABRAHAM J P PETER SLAGER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Band & Album"Holiday in Spain" is a song by the American rock band Counting Crows.
- It's the last track on their fourth studio album, "Hard Candy," which was released in 2002.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by renowned music producers Steve Lillywhite and Ethan Johns.
- It's a softer song compared to the rest of the tracks on the "Hard Candy" album, featuring largely piano and vocals with minimal percussion.
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Lyrics & ThemeThe lyrics of "Holiday in Spain" express a desire for escape and a longing for change.
- Although the song speaks of a holiday in Spain, it's metaphorical, representing a place of mental comfort and ease.
- Lead singer Adam Duritz has often mentioned that the song encapsulates a mood rather than a specific story or event.
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Chart Success & Reception"Holiday in Spain" reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart but didn't chart in the US.
- It was warmly received by fans and significantly increased the popularity of Counting Crows in Europe.
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Song VersionsThere's a bilingual version of "Holiday in Spain" where each verse is sung first in English, then in Spanish. This version was recorded in collaboration with the Dutch band BLØF.
- This version became hugely popular in the Netherlands, reaching number one on the Dutch charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Holiday in Spain" shows the band members in various locations in Spain.
- It reflected the relaxed and soothing vibe of the song.
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Live Performances"Holiday in Spain" is a regular part of Counting Crows’ live setlist.
- The performances of this song are often highlighted by Duritz's impassioned vocal delivery and the band's dynamic arrangement.
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