knee deep
Zac Brown Band (ft. Jimmy Buffett) Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Gonna put the world away for a minute
Pretend I don't live in it
Sunshine gonna wash my blues away
Had sweet love but I lost it
She got too close so I fought it
Now I'm lost in the world tryin' to find me a better way

Wishin' I was

Knee deep in the water somewhere
Got the blue sky, breeze and it don't seem fair
Only worry in the world
Is the tide gonna reach my chair
Sunrise, there's a fire in the sky
Never been so happy
Never felt so high
And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise

Wrote a note, said "Be back in a minute"
Bought a boat and I sailed off in it
Don't think anybody's gonna miss me anyway
Mind on a permanent vacation
The ocean is my only medication
Wishin' my condition ain't ever gonna go away

'Cause now I'm knee deep in the water somewhere
Got the blue sky breeze blowin' wind through my hair
Only worry in the world
Is the tide gonna reach my chair
Sunrise, there's a fire in the sky
Never been so happy
Never felt so high
And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise

This champagne shore washin' over me
It's a sweet sweet life livin' by the salty sea
One day you could be as lost as me
Change your geography and maybe you might be

Knee deep in the water somewhere
Got the blue sky breeze blowin' wind through my hair
Only worry in the world
Is the tide gonna reach my chair
Sunrise, there's a fire in the sky
Never been so happy
Never felt so high
And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise

Come on in
The water's nice
Find yourself a little slice
Grab a bag, pack it light
You'll never know until you try

When you lose yourself
You find the key to paradise

Overall Meaning

The song "Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band is a tale of escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life to find peace and serenity. The lyrics suggest that the singer has a romantic past that ended badly, leaving him feeling lost and alone. He wishes he was "knee deep in the water somewhere," enjoying the sun, the breeze, and a life free from worry. The words "sunshine gonna wash my blues away" suggest that the singer is looking for a way to escape the sadness and despair that he feels, and the ocean provides his salvation. The singer has bought a boat and taken off on a permanent vacation, with the ocean as his only medication. He is on a journey to find his own kind of paradise.

The chorus is the central message of the song, and it embodies the idea of escaping reality and finding oneself in a better place. The line "Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair" suggests that the singer is finally at peace, and his only concern is whether the tide will come in and wash away his perfect spot on the beach. The words "Never been so happy, never felt so high" suggest that the singer has finally found his "own kind of paradise" and is content with his escape from reality.

Overall, "Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band is a song about finding inner peace by getting away from it all. It is a testament to the beauty and power of the ocean and its ability to heal the soul.

Line by Line Meaning

Gonna put the world away for a minute
I need a break from my hectic life

Pretend I don't live in it
I want to disconnect from everything for a while

Sunshine gonna wash my blues away
I want to enjoy the beauty of nature and rid myself of negativity

Had sweet love but I lost it
I was in a great relationship, but it ended

She got too close so I fought it
I pushed away someone who tried to get too close to me

Now I'm lost in the world tryin' to find me a better way
I am feeling lost and trying to find my path

Wishin' I was
I dream of

Knee deep in the water somewhere
Being immersed in nature, surrounded by water

Got the blue sky, breeze and it don't seem fair
The weather is perfect and I can't believe my luck

Only worry in the world
All that concerns me

Is the tide gonna reach my chair
I only worry about minor things that don't matter much

Sunrise, there's a fire in the sky
The sun is rising and the view is breathtaking

Never been so happy
I have never felt this content

Never felt so high
I've never felt this euphoric

And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise
I may have found a place that feels like heaven to me

Wrote a note, said "Be back in a minute"
I left a message saying I'll be gone for a short while

Bought a boat and I sailed off in it
I went out to sea in a boat

Don't think anybody's gonna miss me anyway
I don't think anyone really cares whether I'm gone or not

Mind on a permanent vacation
I am in a state of relaxation and can't stop thinking about it

The ocean is my only medication
The sea is my only remedy for my problems

Wishin' my condition ain't ever gonna go away
I want to stay like this forever and never go back to my old life

'Cause now I'm knee deep in the water somewhere
I'm enjoying being surrounded by water

Got the blue sky breeze blowin' wind through my hair
I'm feeling the wind in my hair and it's invigorating

This champagne shore washin' over me
The feeling of the sea washing over me is luxurious

It's a sweet sweet life livin' by the salty sea
Living by the sea is a wonderful way of life

One day you could be as lost as me
Anyone can feel lost and in need of escape

Change your geography and maybe you might be
A change of scenery might do wonders for your happiness

Come on in
Join me here in paradise

The waters nice
The water is very pleasant and refreshing

Find yourself a little slice
Find a small piece of paradise for yourself

Grab a bag, pack it light
Pack lightly and come visit

You'll never know until you try
You won't know how wonderful it is until you experience it yourself

When you lose yourself
When you forget your troubles

You find the key to paradise
You will unlock the door to a piece of heavenly abode

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BLACKSTONE ENTERTAINMENT, BMG Rights Management, 3 RING CIRCUS MUSIC LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Coy Bowles, Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, Jeffrey Steele

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