Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett Lyrics

Nibbling on sponge cake, watching the sun bake
Leisurely relaxing under the sun, eating a snack, and enjoying a beautiful day.

All of those tourists covered with oil
Observing the behavior of visiting tourists who are sun tanning with excessive amounts of sunscreen lotion.

Strumming my six string, on my front porch swing
Playing his guitar and relaxing on his porch.

Smell those shrimp, they're beginning to boil
Noticing the aroma of shrimp being cooked nearby.

Wasting away again in Margaritaville
Losing track of time and responsibilities while living a carefree lifestyle.

Searching for my lost shaker of salt
Looking for something to add flavor and zest back into his life.

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame
Others try to assign fault for his choices and actions to external factors such as women.

But I know it's nobody's fault
Acknowledging that his choices are his own and taking responsibility for them.

Don't know the reason that I stayed here all season
Admitting uncertainty about why he has spent so much time in Margaritaville.

With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
Having little to show for his time other than a permanent reminder of his carefree lifestyle.

But it's a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
Referring to his tattoo, stating that it looks good and recognizing the artistic ability of the Mexican tattoo artist.

How it got here I haven't a clue
Not remembering how he ended up getting the tattoo, suggesting he was drunk or under the influence.

Blew out my flip flop, stepped on a poptop
Ruining his flip-flops by stepping on a bottle cap from a soda or beer after a party.

Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
Hurting his foot and deciding it's time to go back home and recover.

But there's booze in the blender
Deciding to mix some alcohol in a blender to help deal with the pain and stress.

And soon it will render, that frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Acknowledging the soothing and refreshing power of the frozen drink he’s about to make.

Now I think, hell it could be my fault
Realizing that he alone is responsible for the consequences of his actions.

Yes, some people claim that there's a woman to blame
Acknowledging that others continue to assign responsibility for his actions to women.

But I know it's my own damn fault
Stating that he is responsible for his own choices and mistakes.