Saltwater State of Mind

Verse 1
Sunrise burning through the palms,
Air so thick you can feel it in your lungs.
Old jon boat drifting in the marsh,
Spanish moss and a sky turned gold.
Grandma’s screen door slams at noon,
Sweet tea sweating in the shade.
You can hear them thunderclouds rolling in,
But around here we don’t run away.

Pre-Chorus
We’ve got lightning in the distance,
But we’re dancing in the rain.

Chorus
It’s a saltwater state of mind,
Barefoot living all the time.
From the backwoods to the coastline breeze,
We’re built on sun and humidity.
Flip flops, tailgates, red dirt roads,
Saturday nights at a fish fry show.
Yeah, life moves slow but the storms roll fast,
That’s just how we like it down here.
Living that saltwater state of mind.

Verse 2
Friday night under stadium lights,
Whole town showing up in red and white.
Boats lined up on the sandbar tight,
Country music drifting through the night.
Shrimp boats rocking in the bay,
Bonfire sparks up against the waves.
Tourists come and tourists go,
But this is home and we all know.

Pre-Chorus
Hurricanes might shake the ground,
But they can’t shake this town.

Chorus
It’s a saltwater state of mind,
Sunburned skin and neon signs.
From orange groves to Everglades,
We’re built on grit and lemonade.
Old pickup trucks and tiki bars,
Fishing lines and backyard guitars.
Yeah, we pray for rain when the heat gets high,
Thank God when the breeze rolls in.
Living that saltwater state of mind.

Bridge
We ain’t perfect, we’re a little wild,
Got that southern drawl and a beachside smile.
We work all week for that Friday tide,
Freedom feels like a boat ride.

Final Chorus (Big)
It’s a saltwater state of mind,
Sunsets painted pink and sky-blue lines.
From the Panhandle down to the Keys,
There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.
Yeah, it’s palm trees bending but we don’t break,
Heartbeats strong like the waves we make.
Through the heat, the rain, the shine —
I’ll always call this home of mine.
Living that saltwater state of mind.

Outro
Yeah, that Florida life…
Saltwater state of mind.

Country, male