About the Song
Toby Keith’s “Stays in Mexico” is a captivating country tune that transports listeners to the sun-soaked beaches of Mexico. Co-written by Toby Keith, Scotty Emerick, and Craig Wiseman, this song was released in 2004 as part of Keith’s album “Shock’n Y’all.”
The song tells the story of a romantic rendezvous south of the border, where the narrator finds himself entangled in a passionate affair with a mysterious woman. With its infectious rhythm and evocative lyrics, “Stays in Mexico” paints a vivid picture of adventure and desire.
“On the charts, “Stays in Mexico” enjoyed considerable success, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Its chart-topping success underscored Toby Keith’s status as one of country music’s most prolific artists and highlighted the song’s universal appeal.
Decades after its release, “Stays in Mexico” remains a beloved classic in Toby Keith’s repertoire, celebrated for its catchy melody and infectious energy. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Keith’s ability to capture the imagination of listeners and transport them to faraway places through his music.
With its irresistible charm and toe-tapping beat, “Stays in Mexico” continues to be a favorite among fans of country music, serving as a reminder of the power of music to evoke emotion and inspire wanderlust.
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Lyrics
His name was Steve, her name was Gina
They met at a bar called the Cabo Wabo Cantina
He was an insurance salesman from South Dakota
She was a first grade school teacher Phoenix, Arizona
They started dancing and it got real hot
Then it spilled over into the parking lot
One more tequila they were falling in love
One more’s never enoughDon’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 down in Mexico
Stays in MexicoHe 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
He knew it was the first time Gina’d 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’s never enoughDon’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 down in Mexico
Stays in Mexico
Oh, MexicoWaiting at the bar in the terminal gate
She says, “Steve I’ve got to go, I’m gonna miss my plane.”
He said, “One more tequila before you climb on up.”
She said, “One more’s never enough.”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 down in Mexico
Stays in MexicoStays in Mexico
Stays in Mexico
Oh, Mexico
