Introduction:
“Double Wide Paradise” is a track from Toby Keith’s 1997 album Dream Walkin’. Written by Paul Thorn and Billy Maddox, the song exemplifies Keith’s ability to infuse humor and relatability into tales of everyday American life. While it did not achieve major commercial success, it resonated with fans who appreciate its celebration of simple living and community values.
The title, a playful reference to double-wide mobile homes, sets the stage for a narrative that finds beauty and pride in modest living. Keith’s heartfelt baritone and straightforward arrangement, driven by acoustic guitar and a steady beat, create an intimate storytelling atmosphere. The lyrics highlight the joy of personal ownership and the tight-knit relationships found in small communities, turning what might be perceived as humble circumstances into a source of pride and contentment.
Keith co-produced the track with James Stroud, keeping the sound authentic and unembellished, reflecting the simplicity and sincerity of its theme. Despite not being a chart-topping hit, “Double Wide Paradise” remains a fan favorite for its charm and relatability, capturing the essence of finding paradise in life’s simple pleasures.
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Lyrics:
“Double Wide Paradise”
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 our
Double wide, double wide, double wide paradise
Come on back to our double wide paradise
Double wide, double wide paradise
We can have a second honeymoon
We’ll throw some ribs on the barbecue
Just like we used to do
Double wide, double wide, double wide paradise
Come on back to our double wide paradise
Double wide, double wide paradise