Stays in Mexico

Toby Keith

About Stays in Mexico

"Stays in Mexico" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in August 2004 as the lead off single from his compilation album Greatest Hits 2. The song peaked at number 3 in the U. S. on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.


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2008
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His name was Steve,
Her name was Gina,
(Spoken) You've never been here before have you?
They met at a bar called Caboapo Cantina,
He was a salesman from South Dakota,
She was a first grade school teacher Phoenix Arizona,
(Spoken) No, my first time here
They started dancing and it got real hot,
Then it spilled over to the parking lot,
One more tequila they were falling in love,
One more is never enough

[Chorus:]
Don't bite off more than you can chew,
There's things down here the devil himself wouldn't do,
Just remember when you let it all go,
What happens in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico

He woke up in the morning and he made a little telephone call,
To check on his wife and his kids back at home in Sioux Falls,
She hopped right in the shower with a heavy heavy mind,
(Spoken) What am I doing?
He knew it was the first time Gina had ever crossed that line,
They walked down to the beach and started drinking again,
Jumped into the ocean for a dirty swim,
One more margarita they were falling in love,
One more is never enough

[Chorus]

Oh Mexico

Waiting at the bar at the terminal gate,
She says 'Steve I gotta go, I'm going to miss my plane'
He said one more tequila before you climb on up,
She said one more is never enough

[Chorus]

Stays in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico,
Oh Mexico

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Toby Keith

Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961), best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums—1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin', plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of Mercury Records before leaving Mercury in 1998. These albums all earned gold or higher certification, and produced several chart singles, including his debut "Should've Been a Cowboy", which topped the country charts and was the most played country song of the 1990s. The song has received three million spins since its release, according to Broadcast Music Incorporated. more »

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Stays in Mexico" is a song by American country singer Toby Keith. It was released in August 2004 as the second single from his album "Shock'n Y'all".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a commercial success.
Song Composition
"Stays in Mexico" is written in the key of A Major and has a tempo of about 128 beats per minute. Toby Keith himself wrote the song.
Music Video
The video for "Stays in Mexico" was directed by Michael Salomon and features scenes of Toby Keith performing the song in a Mexican resort town, interlaced with comedy scenes featuring actors.
Song Synopsis
The song tells a story of a man and woman who meet while on vacation in Mexico, and indulge in a fling. The narrative is based on the infamous saying "What happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico."
Controversy
Though the song was highly successful, it faced some controversy for its narrative which was interpreted by some listeners as endorsing infidelity.
Awards
Despite the controversy, the song's music video ended up receiving a 2005 CMT Music Award for "Hottest Video of the Year."
Live Performances
Toby Keith has performed "Stays in Mexico" live many times during his concerts and it continues to be a crowd-favorite at his shows.
Album Performance
The album "Shock'n Y'all", where "Stays in Mexico" features, was a major success and was certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Fan Reception
"Stays in Mexico" is considered one of Toby Keith's most memorable songs due to its catchy tune, unique storyline, and humorous music video.

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