The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, guitar, baritone guitar, banjo, ukulele, upright bass, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), Matt Mangano (bass guitar), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion).
Island Song
Zac Brown Band Lyrics
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And I'ma keep playing this music that you hear
And if you know the song
Then come and sing along with me
Walking with the beach to my left
Sea to my right
And I'ma get faded at the Tiki bar tonight
Like my name is Bob
Yeah I'm gonna party like I'm a Jamaican
If you really wanna know where you can find me
I'll be unwinding
Down in the islands, down in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
Grab a drink beside me
Down in the islands, down in the islands
Can anybody here pass me the rum
And we can find somebody who can play the steel drums
And if you like this beat then everybody dance with me
We got the ladies to the left
Fellas to the right
And everybody's faded at the Tiki bar tonight
And we are gonna dance to the rhythm of the waves
While we drink Bacardi by the bonfire flames
If you really wanna know where you can find me
I'll be unwinding
Down in the islands, down in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
Grab a drink beside me
Down in the islands, down in the islands
You don't need no invitation, no, whoa
If you're looking for relaxation
Get away, get away with me
Make your destination my location
If you really wanna know where you can find me
I'll be unwinding
Down in the islands, down in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
Grab a drink beside me
Down in the islands, down in the islands
If you really wanna know where you can find me
I'll be unwinding (down, down, down, down)
Down in the islands, down in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
Grab a drink beside me
Down in the islands, down in the islands
The Zac Brown Band's "Island Song" describes an island paradise where the drinks are flowing, the music is playing and the people are dancing. The song invites the listener to join in on the fun, relax, and forget about the stresses of life. The opening lines suggest that the singer is a musician, perhaps playing at the Tiki bar where he and his friends are partying. The lyrics speak of the beauty of the beach and sea, making it clear that the scene is set on an island in the Caribbean.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the idea that the islands are a place to unwind, forget about time, and enjoy a drink or two. The song speaks to the carefree attitude that many people associate with Caribbean vacations, where the goal is to relax and enjoy the moment. The final lines switch to a more inclusive stance, suggesting that anyone can join in the fun – if you want to unwind and find relaxation, come along for the ride.
Overall, "Island Song" is a fun, upbeat track that captures the spirit of a Caribbean paradise where music, drinks, and dancing rule the day.
Line by Line Meaning
Can anybody here pass me a beer
Asking for a beer from someone nearby
And I'ma keep playing this music that you hear
Going to continue playing the current music
And if you know the song
If you are familiar with the song being played
Then come and sing along with me
Join in singing the song with me
Walking with the beach to my left
Walking while the beach is on the left side
Sea to my right
The sea is on the right side
And I'ma get faded at the Tiki bar tonight
Planning to get drunk at the Tiki bar later
Then I'ma roll one up
Going to roll a joint
Like my name is Bob
Casually rolling a joint like it's a common thing
Yeah I'm gonna party like I'm a Jamaican
Going to party hard and enjoy like Jamaicans do
If you really wanna know where you can find me
If you want to know where I am
I'll be unwinding
I'll be relaxing
Down in the islands, down in the islands
I'll be in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
You should forget about time while relaxing
Grab a drink beside me
Come have a drink with me
Can anybody here pass me the rum
Asking for someone to pass the rum
And we can find somebody who can play the steel drums
Looking for someone who can play steel drums
And if you like this beat then everybody dance with me
If you enjoy the music, join in dancing with everyone
We got the ladies to the left
Women are on the left side
Fellas to the right
Men are on the right side
And everybody's faded at the Tiki bar tonight
Everyone is getting drunk at the Tiki bar tonight
And we are gonna dance to the rhythm of the waves
We'll dance in time with the waves
While we drink Bacardi by the bonfire flames
Drinking Bacardi while sitting by the bonfire
You don't need no invitation, no, whoa
You don't need an invitation to join us
If you're looking for relaxation
If you want to relax
Get away, get away with me
Join me and get away from your daily life
Make your destination my location
Come to where I am
If you really wanna know where you can find me
If you want to know where I am
I'll be unwinding (down, down, down, down)
I'll be relaxing
Down in the islands, down in the islands
I'll be in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
You should forget about time while relaxing
Grab a drink beside me
Come have a drink with me
If you really wanna know where you can find me
If you want to know where I am
I'll be unwinding
I'll be relaxing
Down in the islands, down in the islands
I'll be in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
You should forget about time while relaxing
Grab a drink beside me
Come have a drink with me
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Written by: NIC COWAN
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منى العتيبي
Can anybody here pass me a beer
And I'ma keep playing this music that you hear
And if you know the song
Then come and sing along with me
Walking with the beach to my left
Sea to my right
And I'ma get faded at the Tiki bar tonight
Then I'ma roll one up
Like my name is Bob
Yeah I'm gonna party like I'm a Jamaican
If you really wanna know where you can find me
I'll be unwinding
Down in the islands, down in the islands
You should lose track of your timing
Grab a drink beside me
Down in the islands, down in the islands
Can anybody here pass me the rum
And we can find somebody who can play the steel drums
And if you like this beat then everybody dance with me
We got the ladies to the left
Fellas to the right
And everybody's faded at the Tiki bar tonight
And we…
Lori Beth C
This song is a great song to dance to. Love it. My brother passed away in 2006 but it puts a smile on my face thinking of him. Thank you. No sadness today, God is great.
Tina Smith
I absolutely LOVE this song! Takes me right back to when I used to visit the Florida Keys all the time. Life has gotten busy and I don't live in Florida anymore (relocated to Upstate South Carolina for a job). This song makes me miss Florida but it also puts a smile on my face! Thanks so much for posting! :-)
SoCal Gal
🙋♀️ same
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Jostrich
I hope you all are enjoying this song as much as i am. Thanks to Zac Brown Band for always Creating such great music!
Hopefully This Song helps you take a break from the world and relax.
Have a great day everyone. and thanks for watching!
Lumine
i listen to this song every day and i haven't gotten sick of it! Its so calming
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Really helped me relax
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