Introduction:
“Good to Go to Mexico” by Toby Keith was released in 2002 as part of his popular album Unleashed. This upbeat, feel-good country song captures the spirit of escaping the cold and dreary winter months for a sunny retreat in Mexico. Known for his vivid storytelling, Keith paints a picture of leaving behind a chilly Oklahoma landscape in favor of warm beaches, margaritas, and the vibrant sounds of mariachi music. The song’s infectious rhythm, lively guitar riffs, and evocative lyrics transport listeners to a carefree paradise where relaxation and fun reign supreme.
In line with many of his hits, “Good to Go to Mexico” embraces themes of freedom and adventure, as it reflects the universal desire to escape from the monotony of everyday life. The song encourages listeners to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the rejuvenating experience of travel, specifically to a Mexican getaway. It has become a fan favorite, celebrated for its catchy hooks and relatable themes, cementing its place as one of the standout tracks from Unleashed, which was a commercially successful album in Keith’s discography.
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Lyrics:
“Good To Go To Mexico”
Here in Oklahoma that means it is wintertime again
Every time I think about the rain and sleet and snow
I start dreamin’ about siestas underneath this sombreroBaby if you’re good to go we’ll go down to Mexico
Get a place in Cabo, kick back in the sand
It’ll be just you and me and moonlight dancing on the sea
To Spanish guitar melody of a mariachi band
I got two tickets bought
There won’t be no second thought
Weather’s always nice down there in paradise
We’ll find that little man who owns that taco stand
We’ll be drinkin’ margaritas while we’re workin’ on our tan
Baby if you’re good to go we’ll go down to Mexico
Get a place in Cabo, kick back in the sand
If you’ll get off that telephone and put your shorts and sandals on
Tomorrow we’ll be dancing to a mariachi band
Cancun don’t get me high
That’s where the snow birds fly
They like to winter there
Then they come from everywhere
I’ll take the Baja sun
It ain’t overrun
With the gringos and the touristas
We might be the only ones