Mainline Florida
Eric Clapton Lyrics


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My heart was leaping in the sun;
My friends all say that you're the one.
Let me get this one thing very clear:
There ain't enough going on down here.

[Chorus]
Mainline Florida, oh say.
Mainline Florida, O.K.

Her arms were open, open wide;
Her invitation's a changing tide.
I could remember not long ago
We took a cruise down on Hotel Row.

[Chorus]

Her arms were open, open wide;
Her invitation's a changing tide.
I could remember not long ago
We took a cruise down on Hotel Row.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Eric Clapton's song Mainline Florida, the lyrics describe the singer's experience of falling in love and dreaming of a life with someone special. The beginning of the song suggests that the singer is excited by the newness of the relationship and that the sun is shining bright upon him, encouraging his heart to leap. His friends approve of the relationship, indicating that the singer is not alone in his love for this woman.


However, as the song continues, the singer acknowledges that something is not quite right. The phrase "there ain't enough going on down here" suggests that there is a lack of excitement and substance in his current environment. He then sings about the woman's arms being open wide, implying that she is offering him a sense of comfort and security that he can't find elsewhere. He remembers their past experiences together, including a romantic cruise down Hotel Row.


Overall, Mainline Florida is a song about feeling restless and searching for something more, while also appreciating the connection and joy found in a new romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart was leaping in the sun;
I was feeling joyous and alive under the sunny skies.


My friends all say that you're the one.
My friends believe that you're the right person for me.


Let me get this one thing very clear:
I want to make sure that there is no confusion or misinterpretation.


There ain't enough going on down here.
There isn't enough excitement or activity in this place.


[Chorus] Mainline Florida, oh say. Mainline Florida, O.K.
The chorus is a call to go to Florida, the center of excitement and fun.


Her arms were open, open wide;
She was welcoming me with an open embrace.


Her invitation's a changing tide.
Her offer to spend time with me is unpredictable and constantly changing.


I could remember not long ago
It wasn't too long ago that we were together.


We took a cruise down on Hotel Row.
We went on a leisurely drive around the popular hotels.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE E. TERRY

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Brent

I always thought the song was about Florida. Not a woman. His friends told him that it was the place to be but as it turned out the only thing to do there was take cruises.

It makes sense because Florida has always had the reputation of being boring. A place where old people go to die.

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