Savannah Fare You Well
Jimmy Buffett · Other Songs - Jimmy Buffett
Some kind of change of weather
Somewhere some devil's mixing fire and ice together
I got a feeling that the dark side of the moon is on the rise
Black as a crow's feather
Now, I could stay another day or two
But what's the use of stalling
Deep in the winter even holdout leaves start falling
Lately every night above the declarations of our love
I hear the road calling
It's such a fragile magic
A puff of wind can break the spell
And all the golden threads are frail as spider webs
Savannah, fare you well
In a vision I had yesterday
It rained so hard that I drowned
While I waited for a hurricane to die down
The raging water rolling over me was wild as a heart
That love cannot tie down
It's such a fragile magic
A puff of wind can break the spell
And all the golden threads are frail as spider webs
Savannah, fare you well
About Savannah Fare You Well
Jimmy Buffett's "Savannah Fare You Well" stands as a quintessential example of his signature "Parachute Music" style, blending tropical rhythms with a narrative voice that evokes the carefree spirit of the American South. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies Buffett's ability to craft songs that function as both musical entertainment and literary vignettes, often set in fictionalized coastal locales. The composition relies on its distinctive vocal delivery and melodic structure to transport listeners to a sun-drenched, idyllic setting, characteristic of his extensive discography. As a staple of his live performances and radio play, the song reinforces his reputation as a master of creating escapism through music, capturing the essence of summer and travel without relying on specific lyrical references. It remains a defining piece in his catalog, illustrating how he wove together regional sounds with universal themes of longing and departure.