Landfall
Jimmy Buffett · Other Songs - Jimmy Buffett
Who the hell really compelled me to leave today
Runnin' low on stories is what made it a ball
What would they do if made no landfall
I lived half my life in eight by five room
Just crusin' to the sound of the big deisel boom
It's not close quarters that would make me snap
It's just dealing with the daily unadulterated crap
Sail away for a month at a time,
Sail away I've got to recharge mind
Then you'll find me back at it again
Oh I love the smell of fresh snapper fried lite
What'd you say, pouilly fuisse could round out the night
The mid morning watch is the best time to look
Oh what would they do if I wrote the big book
'Cause I've seen incredible things in my year
Somedays were laughter, others were tears
If I had it all to do over again
I'd just get myself drunk and I'd jump right back in
Sail away, that's the way I survive
Sail away, that's just no shuck and jive
It just makes my whole life come alive
The wind whistled threw the cool rigging at night
Crazy crowds boogie to the sound and the lights
Down in he's just havin a ball
What would he do on another landfall
What would they do if I made no landfall
Oh what would they do if I flew to Nepal
What would I do if I met Lucille Ball
Tryin' to make a little sense of it all
Just tryin' to make a little sense of it all
About Landfall
Jimmy Buffett's "Landfall" stands as a quintessential example of his ability to craft evocative narratives about travel and the sea without relying on specific destinations. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the "sunny side of the road" philosophy that defined his discography, blending acoustic guitar with breezy rhythms to evoke a sense of coastal freedom. As a staple of his live performances and radio play, the song captures the universal longing for escape and the joy of arriving at a new shore, reinforcing Buffett's reputation as the "King of Cool." Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to serve as a soundtrack for vacation memories, cementing its place in the American folk-pop canon alongside other iconic tracks like "Margaritaville." The recording remains a timeless representation of Buffett's unique talent for transforming the mundane into an adventure through lyrical imagination and melodic simplicity.