About the Song
A breezy escape with a bittersweet twist—because sometimes, the getaway isn’t enough to forget.
When Brooks & Dunn released “More Than a Margarita” on their 1996 album Borderline, many fans expected a lighthearted drinking song in the style of their barroom hits. But what they got was something far more layered—a song that dances between escape and heartbreak, delivered with the duo’s signature blend of energy, melody, and emotional grit.
From the first few notes, the track invites you into a sun-soaked scene: palm trees swaying, tequila flowing, music drifting through warm air. But listen a little closer, and you’ll find the heart of the song isn’t celebration—it’s longing. It’s the story of a man trying to lose himself in a paradise that can’t quite hide the pain of a love that’s slipped away.
Kix Brooks’ vocal shines here—laid-back but laced with weariness, as if even the salt air can’t quite wash away what he’s feeling inside. The lyrics speak to anyone who’s ever tried to drown a memory in sunshine and good times, only to realize: this moment needs more than a margarita to heal what’s broken.
Musically, it’s classic Brooks & Dunn—twangy guitars, a rhythm that makes you want to move, and a melody you’ll hum long after the song ends. But it’s the contrast between the easy-going sound and the quietly aching lyrics that gives the song its staying power.
“More Than a Margarita” isn’t just about heartbreak or alcohol—it’s about how we run, where we hide, and what it really takes to let go. And in true Brooks & Dunn fashion, it wraps that truth in a tune that’s as easy to love as it is hard to forget.