Florida Georgia Line was formed in 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee as a cover band. In December 2011, they signed to the Big Loud label and in 2012, they released their second EP, It'z Just What We Do, which charted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Then then signed with Republic Nashville, part of Big Machine Records[9] and released Anything Goes (2014), Dig Your Roots (2016), Can't Say I Ain't Country (2019), and Life Rolls On (2021).
Summerland
Florida Georgia Line Lyrics
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Break down, ghost town, shake down beach
Good vibes, blowin' in that Gulf Shore breeze
Saltwater skinny dip waitin' on me
It's hotter in the water, good Lord
Ain't no doubt, 'bout to lay you down on a beach towel
California king style
Gonna do it all night, baby
Big stars shinin' over Summerland
Sunburned love with a southern man
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
Gypsy driftwood, Shiner bock, kissin' on the dock (tonight)
Big dipper, slow dance
With my hands where the sun don't tan
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to Summerland
(Summerland)
(Summerland)
(Summerland)
Lay it on back
Back to the back of that ragtop Jeep
Blame it on the waves, we ain't gettin' no sleep
Fireside crackle kiss, plant it on my cheek
Lips on a bottle
I know you ain't a model, but you should be a model
I'm gon' kiss you 'til tomorrow
And I'm gonna do it all night, baby
Big stars shinin' over Summerland
Sunburned love with a southern man
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
Gypsy driftwood, Shiner bock, kissin' on the dock (tonight)
Big dipper, slow dance
With my hands where the sun don't tan
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to Summerland
Ain't no doubt, 'bout to lay you down on a beach towel
California king style
Gonna do it all night, baby
Big stars shinin' over Summerland (Summerland)
Sunburned love with a southern man (a southern man)
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite (so high)
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
Gypsy driftwood, Shiner bock, kissin' on the dock (tonight)
Big dipper, slow dance
With my hands where the sun don't tan
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to Summerland
(Summerland)
(Summerland)
(Summerland)
The sky on a break
Break down, ghost town, shake down beach
Good vibes, blowin' in that Gulf Shore breeze
In “Summerland,” Florida Georgia Line captures the essence of a summer night on the beach. The song speaks about a magical place called Summerland, where people can escape their worries and enjoy the sound of the waves, the warmth of the sun, and the company of their loved ones. The upbeat tempo of the song matches the energy of the beach while the lyrics create a vivid picture of a hot summer night full of romance and adventure.
The song opens by setting the scene for an abandoned beach during a quiet moment. They describe the wind blowing the good vibes from the Gulf Shore breeze into the now ghost town-like beach. We then hear about the singer's plan to head into the water for a "saltwater skinny dip." The next verse describes a more romantic setting with the "Big stars shinin' over Summerland" and a "sunburned love with a southern man." The chorus is particularly catchy and serves as the anchor of the song as it emphasizes their intention to head to the mystical land of Summerland.
Throughout the song, there are different elements to enhance the imagery, such as a drivetop Jeep, fireside kissing, and watching the big dipper while slow dancing. The lyrical references to specific Southern landmarks and products such as Shiner Bock beer and the Gulf of Mexico, help to ground the song's sense of place. This song is the perfect follow-up to other classic summer beach anthems in the country genre such as Kenny Chesney’s “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” and Zac Brown Band’s “Toes”
Line by Line Meaning
Sky on a break
The sky is taking a break, temporarily changing its appearance or activity.
Break down, ghost town, shake down beach
Desolate beach area that has gone through a breakdown, resembling a ghost town where little or no human activity is present.
Good vibes, blowin' in that Gulf Shore breeze
The atmosphere is filled with positive energy as the breeze carries it in from the Gulf Shore.
Saltwater skinny dip waitin' on me
There is an opportunity to skinny dip in the salty ocean water, and it's waiting for me.
It's hotter in the water, good Lord
The ocean water is warmer than the surrounding air, causing me to exclaim good Lord in surprise.
Ain't no doubt, 'bout to lay you down on a beach towel
I am confident that we will lay you down on the beach towel and engage in sexual activity with you.
California king style
We will engage in sexual activity with a particular sexual position called California king style.
Gonna do it all night, baby
We will engage in sexual activity all night long.
Big stars shinin' over Summerland
The stars are shining brightly over the beach resort of Summerland.
Sunburned love with a southern man
A passionate love between two individuals, one of whom is a man from the South who is displaying a sunburn.
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite
I am extremely high right now and under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
Seabirds are flying over the ocean tonight, and I may follow them.
Gypsy driftwood, Shiner bock, kissin' on the dock (tonight)
We will engage in sexual activity with a particular female who bears the characteristics of Gypsy driftwood and share Shiner bock Beer while engaging in sensual activities on a dock tonight.
Big dipper, slow dance
We will engage in a slow dance under the stars near the Big Dipper constellation.
With my hands where the sun don't tan
I will engage in sexual activity, and my hands will be in areas that do not typically tan when exposed to sunlight.
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
There's no need to worry about sand getting in the way of us having a good time.
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to Summerland
In no time, we will escape to Summerland, leaving our worries behind.
Lay it on back
Relax and take it easy.
Back to the back of that ragtop Jeep
We will make our way to the back of a convertible Jeep.
Blame it on the waves, we ain't gettin' no sleep
We blame the sounds of the waves for preventing us from sleeping.
Fireside crackle kiss, plant it on my cheek
We share a kiss accompanied by crackling sounds produced by a bonfire and plant a kiss on my cheek.
Lips on a bottle
As a passionate gesture, we both place our lips on a container holding a drink such as a bottle.
I know you ain't a model, but you should be a model
Even though you are not necessarily a career model, you possess beauty and pose capabilities akin to a professional model.
I'm gon' kiss you 'til tomorrow
I am going to kiss you throughout the night until tomorrow morning.
Summerland
The focus of the song, located down below the Mason Dixon line, known for being a laid-back beach resort destination.
Ain't no doubt, 'bout to lay you down on a beach towel
I'm positive that we're going to engage in sexual activity on a beach towel.
Big stars shinin' over Summerland (Summerland)
The stars continue to shine brightly over Summerland, emphasizing its natural beauty.
Sunburned love with a southern man (a southern man)
The love between two people continues to persist, with one of them hailing from the Southern part of the United States, showing a sunburn.
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite (so high)
The singer is still under the influence of drugs or alcohol and is feeling extremely high.
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
The seabirds are still present, tempting the singer to follow them as he considers doing so.
Gypsy driftwood, Shiner bock, kissin' on the dock (tonight)
The singer continues to fantasize about engaging in sexual activity with an attractive female who possesses traits akin to gypsy driftwood, and sharing Shiner bock beer while doing so.
Big dipper, slow dance
The couple engaged in sexual activity continues to slow dance beneath the stars' glow, positioned near the Big Dipper.
With my hands where the sun don't tan
The singer is still engaging in sexual activity, using his hands in areas that are typically not exposed to sunlight hence not tanned.
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
The presence of sand is not significant enough to ruin the couple's romantic moments together.
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to Summerland
Soon enough, they will take the time to escape into the laid-back atmosphere of Summerland, leaving their worries behind.
(Summerland)
Summerland, the focus of the song, is reiterated.
(Summerland)
Summerland, the focus of the song, is reiterated.
(Summerland)
Summerland, the focus of the song, is reiterated.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Kelley, Christopher G. Tompkins, Jesse Frasure, Tyler Reed Hubbard
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Sky on a break, break down, ghost town, shake down beach
Good vibes, blowin' in that gulf shore breeze
Saltwater skinny dip waitin' on me
It's hotter in the water, good Lord
Ain't no doubt, 'bout to lay you down on a beach towel
California king style
Gonna do it all night, baby
Big stars shinin' over summerland
Sunburnt love with a a southern man
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
Gypsy driftwood, shiner bock, kissin' on the dock
Big dipper, slow dance
With my hands where the sun don't tan
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to summerland
Lay it on back, back to the back of that ragtop Jeep
Blame it on the waves, we ain't geting no sleep
Fireside crackle kiss, plant it on my cheek
Lips on a bottle
I know you ain't a model, but you should be a model
I'm gonna kiss you to till tomorrow
And I'm gonna do it all night, baby
Big stars shinin' over summerland
Sunburnt love with a a southern man
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
Gypsy driftwood, shiner bock, kissing on the dock
Big dipper, slow dance
With my hands where the sun don't tan
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to summerland
Ain't no doubt, 'bout to lay you down on a beach towel
California king style
Gonna do it all night, baby
Big stars shinin' over summerland
Sunburn love with a a southern man
Baby, right now I'm high as a kite
Seabirds fly, yeah, I just might tonight
Gypsy driftwood, shiner bock, kissin' on the dock
Big dipper, slow dance
With my hands where the sun don't tan
Don't you worry 'bout the sand
In no time, baby, we'll be slippin' off to summerland
The sky on a break, break down, ghost town, shake down beach
Good vibes blowin' in that gulf shore breeze
@emilyham_iliton2651
I never listen to country but I've found myself in a country phase and all I listened to you guys. I'm not ashamed. You guys make really good music. Takes a lot not to sing the ones I know in class.
@replicacity92
Jessie Blue you guys should listen to Chris Stapleton..
@replicacity92
Jessie Blue no problem!
@amberzoucha1838
they r the best lady I went to there consert
@kadenroy2903
MEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I'm bored in class, I hum their songs, or draw on my hand in sharpy, and it's usually their song lyrics.
@karlafultz1237
lol this is not country. Check out Cody Jinks if you want real country
@bloodraider8518
I'm getting amazing summer vibes from this song rn
@jarrodrector2064
This song makes me happy even when I thought i wasn't
@royalgra5642
I love FGL! Always able to cheer me up
@bethykins88
I'm actually on my honeymoon in Summerland BC. My husband has been coming out here since he was a kid with his family. This place has a lot of meaning and memories for us. This song is absolutely perfect ❤😍