Every day is someone’s birthday, and if today is yours, happy birthday!
Another Trip Around the Sun
“Trip Around the Sun” is a reflective, easy-going song Jimmy Buffett released in 2004, recorded as a duet with Martina McBride for her album Martina. It’s one of Buffett’s most mellow, philosophical tracks—less about beaches and margaritas, more about accepting life’s ups and downs with a grin.
“Trip Around the Sun” – Jimmy Buffett (with Martina McBride)
What the song is about
- Taking life one year at a time
- Not stressing over getting older
- Letting go of perfection and embracing the ride
- Gratitude for being alive for another trip around the sun
It feels like Buffett’s version of a birthday toast: “Yeah, things aren’t perfect… but hey, we’re still here.”
Fun facts
- The song wasn’t written by Buffett—it was written by Tom Douglas, Matt Dragstrem, and Jeff Stevens—but Buffett made it feel like it was written for him.
- It became a favorite for birthdays, milestones, and New Year’s reflections.
- Often performed at Buffett concerts with a warm, communal vibe.
I listen to this song on my birthday and on the first day of the year.