[Verse 1] I was born where the blacktop runs out of road Salt in my veins was the hand I was dealt, the only life I've known Learned to walk on the sand before I walked on the floor The worlds best playground was right outside my door. [Verse 2] Yeah, all of these years and it still feels brand new When the mornin' sun spills gold across the blue Some folks climb the mountains, some folks love the town But I never found a reason to put my roots anywhere but down [Chorus] I'm a son of a beach, and I say it with pride Raised on the rhythm of a rollin' tide The ocean's my mother, the sand is my home I'm a son of a beach down to the bone [Verse 3] Come June, here they come with their coolers and chairs Sunburned and lost, blockin' traffic everywhere They pay for my every day three months a year So I smile and I wave and I say glad you're here. [Verse 4] September rolls in and the crowds fade away And the beach returns to my favorite place Just me and the pelicans, the wind and the foam That's when paradise really feels like home [Chorus] I'm a son of a beach, and I say it with pride Raised on the rhythm of a rollin' tide The ocean's my mother, the sand is my home I'm a son of a beach down to the bone [Bridge - Music softens, pedal steel swells] They ask if I'll ever get tired of the view Tired of the salt and the sun comin' through Brother, you don't get tired of the heart in your chest The sea's what I am — she knows me best [Chorus - Full band, singalong feel] I'm a son of a beach, and I say it with pride Raised on the rhythm of a rollin' tide The ocean's my mother, the sand is my home I'm a son of a beach down to the bone [Outro - Steel drums, waves crashing, laughter] I'm a son of a beach.. and I wouldn't have it any other way Yeah, I'm a son of a beach... and I will be until my dying day.
