Florida’s New Anthem “Sweet Florida” a Tribute to Ron DeSantis
April 1, 2022 Updated 5:35 P.M. ET
TALLAHASSEE (FCV) – Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, collectively known as the Van Zant brothers, released their new hit single this morning titled “Sweet Florida” in honor of Governor Ron DeSantis.
“Sweet Florida” was written as an anthem for freedom-loving Floridians who support DeSantis.
“The press don’t like him. He stands for what he believes. So don’t come down here and try to change things, we’re doing alright in the Sunshine State. Stay out of our business and leave our Gov alone,” it says.
“Our governor, he’s red, white, and blue. Down in Sweet Florida, he’s shootin’ us straight and telling us the truth,” read the lyrics.
“Sweet Florida” praises Governor DeSantis’ work in office, and at one point specifically references the “Brandon” administration and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Fauci: “He [DeSantis] doesn’t care what Brandon thinks at the White House. Yeah, he’s fighting for the right to keep our state free. Well, he’s taken on the swamp and he’s callin’ out Doctor Fauci. He’s the only one fighting for you and me.”
Governor DeSantis and the Van Zant brothers appeared on Fox & Friends Friday morning where “Sweet Florida” and its music video featuring DeSantis were debuted.
During the interview on Fox, DeSantis discussed how he suggested to the Van Zant brothers that they make a song for Florida, saying he only expected them to do something minor such as tweaking an old song. However, “Sweet Florida” is a brand new song, written and produced specially as a tribute to Governor DeSantis’ strong leadership.
The Van Zant brothers continued to say that it only took them a couple hours to put together “Sweet Florida” after briefly speaking with DeSantis about a potential campaign song. “For them to do that, I think it’s really, really special. They did a great job,” said DeSantis.
DeSantis continued, saying, “After I was in the studio, I’m leaving and it starts playing in my head! I played it for my wife and kids and my five-year-old daughter sings it. That’s how you know you’ve got a winner on your hands!”
When the Van Zant brothers were questioned on why they wrote “Sweet Florida”, Johnny Van Zant responded, “First of all, we gotta thank Governor DeSantis for standing and believing what he believes. We are both [brother Donnie Van Zant] raised in Jacksonville… He stands for everything that we believe, and he’s been a great governor for us.”
“Sweet Florida” is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Visit SweetFloridaSong.com to download the song, shop exclusive “Sweet Florida” merch, and share the music video.
Lyrics of the song can be found below:
The press don’t like him
But he sure does get my business
He stands up for what he believes
So don’t come down here trying to change things
We’re doing alright
In the Sunshine State
Stay out of our business
Leave our gov alone
Down in Sweet Florida
Our governor is red, white, and blue
Down in Sweet Florida
He’s shootin’ us straight and telling us the truth
You can take it to the bank
He don’t care what Brandon thinks at the White House
Yeah, he’s fighting for the right to keep our state free
Well, he’s taken on the swamp and he’s callin’ out
Doctor Fauci
He’s the only one fighting for you and me
Down in Sweet Florida
Our governor, he’s red, white, and blue
Down in Sweet Florida
He’s shootin’ us straight and telling us the truth
Well, we ain’t been locked down
We still have our freedom
We can still see our friends and family
Oh, our kids are in school
And we can go to church on Sunday
And it’s all because DeSantis knows how to lead
Down in Sweet Florida
Our governor, he’s red, white, and blue
Down in Sweet Florida
He’s shootin’ us straight and telling us the truth
Down in Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Florida
Our governor, he’s red, white, and blue
Down in Sweet Florida
He’s shootin’ us straight and telling us the truth
Down in Sweet Florida
He’s kicking it up
Standing them down in Florida
He’s a military man
With the courage to withstand them all
Yeah, we’re free down in Florida
Our governor is red, white, and blue