Introduction:
“Double Wide Paradise” by Toby Keith is a track from his 1997 album Dream Walkin’, which blends elements of country and Southern rock. The song reflects the signature sound of Keith’s earlier career, with heartfelt lyrics, catchy hooks, and a touch of humor. Dream Walkin’ was released under Mercury Records and became notable for including popular singles like “We Were in Love” and his duet with Sting on “I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying.” The album itself reached No. 8 on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart.
“Double Wide Paradise” paints a down-to-earth picture of love and contentment, using a double-wide trailer as a symbol of simplicity and the value of companionship. The song humorously yet tenderly highlights that true happiness doesn’t require wealth or extravagance. Rather, it can be found in life’s modest pleasures, such as a barbecue with loved ones or simply being with the person you care about. This perspective resonates with many country music fans, who appreciate its focus on relatable, everyday life.
While the song wasn’t released as a major single, it is appreciated for its lyrical storytelling, embodying the themes that have long defined Toby Keith’s music—celebrating love, life, and home in a distinctly country fashion.
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Lyrics:
“Double Wide Paradise”
I don’t want to cry
I don’t want to walk the floor
This mobile home
Don’t feel like home no more
Since you left tell me what else can I do
Just come back home
Forgive me and forget it
This bed I made
I’m tired of sleepin’ in it
It’s freezin’ cold, and baby that ain’t cool
I’m waitin’ on you
Here at the ponderosa trailer park
There wasn’t nothin’ that could keep us apart
Then I broke your heart, in ourDouble wide, double wide, double wide paradise
Come on back to our double wide paradise
Double wide, double wide paradiseI bought a swimmin’ pool
From the man at sears
He put it together
I filled it up with tears
Can’t find no happiness no matter what I do
Just ’cause I got
The treasures of the world
It don’t mean nothin’
If I ain’t got you girl
Inside my castle
I got the king size blues
I’m waitin’ on you
So baby when you get to feelin’ alone
You know I always leave my porch light on
So you can come back home, to ourDouble wide, double wide, double wide paradise
Come on back to our double wide paradise
Double wide, double wide paradiseWe can have a second honeymoon
We’ll throw some ribs on the barbecue
Just like we used to doDouble wide, double wide, double wide paradise
Come on back to our double wide paradise
Double wide, double wide paradise