About The Song
“Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” is a catchy tune written and performed by British-American singer-songwriter Rupert Holmes. It appears on his fifth studio album, Partners in Crime (1979). The song’s breezy, trouble-free sound immediately transports listeners to a vacation headspace.
The lyrics narrate the story of two lovers who find themselves in a stale relationship. The male narrator, feeling bored with his lady, responds to a newspaper ad. The ad author seeks someone spontaneous, enjoys piña coladas, and doesn’t mind getting caught in the rain. Surprise! The mysterious lady from the ad turns out to be his own partner. The song’s message is redemptive: they discover they have more in common than they thought and begin to rekindle their love.