Floridays Songtext
von Jimmy Buffett

I come from where the rivers meet the sea

It′s part of why I'm so wild and fancy free
I was early in the crazy way
My folks said it′s just a phase
They were hoping for better days

Now in my line of work
I seem to see a lot more than most
Write 'em down, pass 'em around
It′s the gospel from the coast
Reflections not just replays
Taking time to escape the maze
Looking for better days

I spent a year of my life one night
On the beaches in old Beirut
Seems that all they′re aiming for there
Is to hang around and shoot
Each other's lives away
Bloody winds on a distant bay
They′re looking for better days


Looking to the left
Looking to the right
Looking to the stars to shed some light
Hoping for a breath
Hoping for a break
Hoping for the give without the take

The dreamers line the state road
Just to watch the runway show
Slouched behind their steering wheels
They just watch the big jets go
Streaking through the morning haze
Focal point of a distant gaze
Looking for better days

Pale invaders and tan crusaders
Worshipping the sun
On the corner of walk and don't walk
Somewhere on the US 1
I′m back to live in Florida
Blue skies and ultraviolet rays
Looking for better days

I'm back to live in Florida
Blue skies and ultraviolet rays
Looking for better days

Looking for better days
Looking for better days


Looking for Florida

Better days
Better days
Everybody′s looking for
Better days
Where beneath a shining star
Better days
Take me, won't you take me to
Better days
Sure could use a few

Better days