Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “Idaho” by Delta Spirit
The song “Idaho” by Delta Spirit speaks to the desire to go back to a simpler time, when life was easier, and worries were far away. It speaks to the longing to go to a place of refuge, one where the past can be left behind and the future can be determined by the present and not by the future. It’s a longing to go back to a time of innocence, before we had our troubles to deal with and heartache to fix. It speaks of the appeal of escaping to the rugged mountains of Idaho, the state of “unending blue skies,” where time stands still and worries can be forgotten.
The verses are full of imagery that evokes a sense of peace and calmness, yet they also hint at a certain sadness that comes with the realization that the past is gone and can’t be reclaimed. But in the chorus, the narrator sings of “the story of me and you,” which implies that the narrator and the unnamed person they are singing to can still have a beautiful story, even in the midst of their troubles. Even in the wilderness of Idaho, in which there are still dangers and unknowns, the narrator still has faith that they can find a place of refuge and safety.
The song encourages us all to seek refuge in a place of peace and solace, to escape the worries of everyday life and find refuge in our own version of Idaho.