Zac Brown Band is gearing up to hit the road for their Down the Rabbit Hole tour, which could not come at a more perfect time. As January slowly crawls by, the dreaded winter blues are finding ways to sneak up on us and fuel fantasies of long summer days basking in the sun. While we’re left to wait for the seasons to change, Zac Brown Band has the perfect collection of hits to put you in the summer mindset. Here are the nine best Zac Brown Band songs to hold you over before warmer weather and the Down the Rabbit Hole tour are here!
Knee Deep
This catchy tune will have all listeners wishing they were wading in the crystal blue waters of some far-off destination. The three-time Grammy winners team up with island music aficionado Jimmy Buffett for an unlikely yet wildly successful collaboration. The song topped the U.S. Country chart and led all fans to aspire for a state of relaxation where their only worry is if the tide will reach their beach chair.
Toes
What better song to get you feeling like you’re on vacation than this one? “Toes” perfectly describes the feeling of taking a spontaneous vacation to escape the woes of life and find paradise. Even if you’re stuck in freezing weather, one listen to “Toes” will have you feeling certain that life is indeed good today.
Island Song
This song’s title alone makes it the perfect addition to this list. “Island Song” has all the components of a great beach-inspired bop, with mentions of tiki bars, Bob Marley, and unwinding in a tropical paradise. Its breezy melody will transport you to the the island destination of your choice and leave a smile on your face at the thought.
Where the Boat Leaves From
One of the lesser-known Zac Brown Band songs on this list, the chorus of this tune will get anyone in the island state of mind as we long to “get away to where the boat leaves from.”
Jump Right In
Taken off their Grammy-winning album Uncaged, “Jump Right In” is a fun, upbeat tune that appreciates the world’s natural beauty. Brown’s songwriting turns a vague concept poetic, particularly in the line “the Southern wind sings again an island lullaby.”
Keep Me in Mind
“Keep Me in Mind” offers a slightly different take on the familiar concept of unrequited love. While it’s not exactly beach-inspired, its optimistic message will put a smile on your face. The upbeat melody featuring clean guitar riffs also make it a perfect song choice for your summer barbecue or bonfire.
No Hurry
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It’s no secret that time seems to move slowly (or not at all) when you’re on vacation relaxing. Brown sings of his appreciation for that in “No Hurry,” a mellow, laid-back country hit that is easy to sway along to.
Make This Day
“Make This Day” is rooted in the country/rock genre, making it stand out from the other Zac Brown Band songs on this list. However, its lyrics are what resonate the most. Brown encourages listeners to throw away their worries and “make this day a little better than the last.” It’s all about living in the here and now, making it a truly fun concept.
Castaway
This single off ZBB’s 2015 album Jekyll + Hyde is pure fun that calls for pouring drinks, living in the moment, and getting lost in your own type of paradise.