Story Behind The Song
The oil spill in the Gulf made me remember the days of my youth spent there, and I thought how sad I'd never walk there again with my father who had passed away a few years before.
Song Description
My memories of the Gulf of Mexico.
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Region, Recovery |
| Similar Artists |
Alabama, Cowboy Junkies |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I remember when we walked along the sand
I was six years old and so you took my hand
And the waves were our own roller-coaster ride
So we'd chase them and evade them on the shoreline
After lunch we'd have our sleepy sunburned nap
From the breeze we'd breathe the salty ocean back
You could hear it ever beckon to your heart
So we couldn't wait to be back on the white sand
Meet me at the Gulf Of Mexico
And we'll turn our memories loose across the sand
Meet me at the Gulf Of Mexico
And I promise I won't let go of your hand
Yes I promise I won't let go of your hand
In the evening it felt like eternity
Standing on the dark beach by the open sea
With its never-ending song of mystery
And its subtle harmony of hope and changes
Meet me at the Gulf Of Mexico
And we'll turn our memories loose across the sand
Meet me at the Gulf Of Mexico
And I promise I won't let go of your hand
Meet me at the Gulf Of Mexico
And we'll bring back to it everything we can
Meet me at the Gulf Of Mexico
And I promise I won't let go of your hand
Yes I promise I won't let go of your hand