Anchor Man
Anchored in Bliss: Billy Currington's Ode to Escape and Serenity
Lyrics
He'll drop 'er down and fish awhile
Initiating fishing process by lowering the anchor and staying in one location for a while.
Pull it up and drift a mile
Lifting the anchor and allowing the boat to drift a mile.
Then drop 'er down again
Preparing to drop the anchor again, suggesting a repetitive fishing routine.
He's the Anchor Man
Referring to the person as the "Anchor Man," indicating a central role in the fishing activity.
Years ago in another life
Reflecting on a previous career where the person was involved in broadcasting news.
He read the headlines for channel five
Specifically, the person read news headlines for channel five.
'Til he had all he could stand
Reached a point where the person couldn't tolerate the news job anymore.
Bought a boat called the Anchor Man
Decided to change their lifestyle by purchasing a boat named the "Anchor Man."
Now there ain't no bad news, only good views
Highlighting the positive transformation in the person's life after becoming the "Anchor Man."
The sky and the water are the only blues
Emphasizing the beauty of the sky and water, portraying them as the only sources of sadness.
The only deadline is chasin' sunshine
No negative news, only the pursuit of sunlight and positive experiences.
Peace of mind the only plan
Having peace of mind as the primary goal and plan in life.
For the Anchor Man
Reiterating the person's identity as the "Anchor Man" and their commitment to tranquility.
A perfect day by design
Describing an ideal day crafted with perfection.
A couple dandies on the line
Successfully catching a couple of remarkable fish.
Dealt a lucky hand once again
Acknowledging fortunate circumstances in life once again.
To the Anchor Man
Attributing the positive experiences to the person's role as the "Anchor Man."
Oh, there ain't no bad news, only good views
Repeating the theme of no bad news, only positive perspectives.
The sky and the water are the only blues
Reiterating the sky and water as the only elements causing emotional unrest.
The only deadline is chasin' sunshine
Continuing the idea that chasing sunlight is the only deadline in the person's life.
Peace of mind the only plan
Reaffirming the pursuit of peace of mind as the sole plan.
For the Anchor Man
Restating the identity and purpose of the "Anchor Man."
Salt air and freedom is right where he belongs
Describing the person's natural habitat as being surrounded by salt air and freedom.
He drinks a beer and just cruises on
Enjoying a carefree cruise while sipping on a beer.
He'll drop 'er down and fish awhile
Repeating the fishing process of dropping the anchor and staying in one place.
Pull it up and drift a mile
Lifting the anchor again and allowing the boat to drift for a distance.
Then drop 'er down again
Preparing for another round of fishing by dropping the anchor once more.
He's the Anchor Man
Reasserting the person's role as the central figure in these fishing activities.
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