Driving down the interstate
Running thirty minutes late
Singing Margaritaville and minding my own
Some foreign car driver dude with the road rage attitude
Pulled up beside me talking on his cell phone
He started yelling at me like I did something wrong
He flipped me the bird an’ then he was gone
Some beach
Somewhere
There’s a big umbrella casting shade over a empty chair
Palm trees are growing and a warm breezes a blowing
I picture myself right there
On Some beach, somewhere
I circled the parking lot trying to find a spot
Just big enough I could park my old truck
A man with a big cigar was getting into his car
I stopped and I waited for him to back up
From out of no where a Mercedes Benz
Came cruising up and whipped right in
Some beach
Somewhere
There’s no where to go when you got all day to get there
There’s cold margaritas and hot Senioritas smiling with long dark hair
On some beach
Somewhere
I sat in that waiting room
It seemed like all afternoon
The nurse finally said doc’s ready for you
you’re not gonna feel a thing we’ll give you some novocain
That tooth will be fine in a minute or two
But he stuck that needle down deep in my gum
And he started drilling before I was numb
Some beach
Somewhere
There’s a beautiful sunset burning up that atmosphere
There’s music and dancing and lovers romancing
In the salty evening air
On some beach
Somewhere
On some beach, somewhere
Finding Escape in a Daydream
“Some Beach” by Blake Shelton humorously captures the everyday frustrations we all face, from traffic jams to inconsiderate drivers and long waits at the dentist. Through each verse, Shelton’s character endures one nuisance after another, but instead of losing his cool, he escapes mentally to “some beach, somewhere.” This imaginary paradise, with palm trees, margaritas, and soothing breezes, becomes a symbol of relaxation and patience—a coping mechanism for life’s minor annoyances. The song’s down-to-earth storytelling and laid-back melody make it easy for listeners to see themselves in these situations, and to wish for a beachy escape of their own.
Song Credits
“Some Beach” was written by Rory Lee Feek and Paul Overstreet. It was released in 2004 by Warner Bros. Nashville.