Harleys in Hawaii
Verse 1
Boy, tell me, can you take my breath away?Cruisin' down a heart-shaped highwayGot you swervin' lane-to-lane, don't hit the brakes'Cause I'm feelin' so safePre-Chorus
I'll be your baby, on a SundayOh, why don't we get out of town?Call me your baby, on the same waveOh, no, no, there's no slowin' downChorus
You and I, IRidin' Harleys in Hawaii-i-iI'm on the back, I'm holdin' tight, IWant you to take me for a ri-ide, rideWhen I hula-hula, hulaSo good, you'll take me to the jeweler-jeweler, jewelerThere's pink and purple in the sky-y-yWe're ridin' Harleys in Hawaii-i-i (Ha)Verse 2
Let me run my fingers through your salty hairGo ahead, explore the islandVibes so real that you can feel it in the airI'm revvin' up your enginePre-Chorus
I'll be your baby, on a SundayOh, why don't we get out of town? (Why don't we get out of town?)Call me your baby, catch the same waveOh, no, no, there's no slowin' down (Let's go)Chorus
You and I, IRidin' Harleys in Hawaii-i-iI'm on the back, I'm holdin' tight, IWant you to take me for a ri-ide, rideWhen I hula-hula, hulaSo good, you'll take me to the jeweler-jeweler, jeweler (Jeweler)There's pink and purple in the sky-y-y (No, no ,no)We're ridin' Harleys in Hawaii-i-iBridge
(Ah-ooh)No, no(Ooh)Chorus
You and I…You and I, IRidin' Harleys in Hawaii-i-iI'm on the back, I'm holdin' tight, IWant you to take me for a ri-ide, ride (Oh)When I hula-hula, hulaSo good, you'll take me to the jeweler-jeweler, jeweler (Jeweler)There's pink and purple in the sky-y-yWe're ridin' Harleys in Hawaii-i-iOutro
I'll be your baby, on a Sunday (Ah-ooh)Oh woahWe're ridin' Harleys in Hawaii-iCall me your baby, catch the same wave (Ooh)Oh woahWe're ridin' Harleys in Hawaii-iWhat the song means
The song is a playful, romantic ride-along about two lovers on a motorcycle in Hawaii. The speaker asks her partner to take her breath away and describes the open road, the sense of freedom, and the easy trust of holding on tight behind someone on the bike. The mood is carefree and flirtatious, built on images of summer, sun, and sea.
The story moves from the start of the trip toward a feeling of unstoppable momentum. The pre-chorus invites the two of them to leave town and not slow down, using surfing imagery to suggest they should ride the same wave together. The verses become more intimate, with touch and the island atmosphere making the connection feel real, while the engine becomes a playful metaphor for desire and excitement.
Key images carry most of the meaning. The heart-shaped highway suggests a romantic journey, and swerving between lanes shows a thrill that feels safe because the partner is in control. The hula movement and the pink and purple sky evoke a tropical, dreamlike escape. The repeated refrain about not slowing down sums up the song: love as an exciting, forward-moving adventure.
Key phrases explained
- Cruisin'
- Cruising, driving slowly and relaxed — Slang for driving without hurry, setting the laid-back road-trip mood.
- heart-shaped highway
- a romantic, scenic road — A playful image that makes the journey feel like a love story.
- swervin' lane-to-lane
- weaving from lane to lane — Shows a fun, reckless thrill, with the rider trusting her partner.
- catch the same wave
- ride the same wave together — Surfing slang meaning to share the experience and move in sync.
- hula-hula
- a dance movement of Hawaiian hula — A cultural reference that places the song in Hawaii and adds a playful tone.
Song info
- Release date
- 2019-10-16
- Album
- Smile
- Written by
- Johan Carlsson, Jacob Kasher, Charlie Puth, Katy Perry
- Produced by
- Johan Carlsson, Charlie Puth
- Samples
- tarchi – Bonus Track
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