35 MPH Town

Toby Keith

About 35 MPH Town

"35 MPH Town" is the 61st single by Toby Keith. Keith wrote it with longtime collaborator Bobby Pinson. It was released April 13, 2015 and is the second single from his album of the same name.


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Mama locked the door last night
For the first time in all of her years
I said mama you gotta be kidding me
She said things ain't like they used to be round here
You just wouldn't believe it
Kids growing up without Jesus
Good thing your daddy ain't here to see this now
They stay higher than the water tower
In this thirty five mile an hour town

She said it ain't the drugs, it ain't the booze
I've had a backroad buzz or two, myself
It seems like heaven is slipping further away
The devil ain't got far to go when they raise hell
We used to burn a hole through midnight
Smoking a stolen Marlboro Light and on a good night
Might kill a 5th of Crown but now
There's a lower higher power
In this thirty five mile an hour town

Oh we can't blame the babies for growing up lazy
And crazy it ain't them that let them down
If they ain't stealing, they're suing
Why work when we'll give it to 'em
It's right there in the bible that we don't put out
Spare the rod and you'll sour
A thirty five mile an hour town

The "yes mam's gone and the "please's too,
It's out the door with the "thank you" in the evening
You don't see a front yard football game
The neighbor kids have done away with the shirt and skins
No one hits the front porch lights
To get the kids to come inside
'Cause the streets ain't safe for a bike to ride down
Since they planted a prowler
In this thirty five mile an hour town
No they're going nowhere fast tonight no matter
How fast they drive this thirty five mile an hour
Town

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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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Written by: Bob DiPiero, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Toby Keith

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"35 mph Town" is a single by Toby Keith that was released in April 2015. It is the lead single from his studio album with the same name.
Chart Performance
The single reached number 42 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in the United States.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics talk about a small-town America that is on the decline, focusing on the issues of hardworking folks, crime, drugs, gun violence, and the shift in accountability.
Songwriters
"35 mph Town" was written by Toby Keith and Bobby Pinson. Pinson is a popular songwriter in the country music scene who has also written hits for Sugarland and Brooks & Dunn.
Album Success
The "35 mph Town" album peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Albums chart and number fourteen on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
Criticism
Though the song won many fans, it also faced criticism; some critics argued that Keith's depiction of a decaying small-town America was overly pessimistic and detached from reality.
Reception
Despite underperforming on radio relative to his previous singles, the song was moderately well received by critics who appreciated its social commentary.
Music Video
The music video for "35 mph Town" featured Keith singing the song interspersed with scenes illustrating the song's messages about small-town struggles and decay.
Notable Performances
Toby Keith performed "35 mph Town" live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2015, further enhancing its popularity.
Legacy
Despite its mixed reception, "35 mph Town" remains a significant part of Toby Keith's discography and is often highlighted for its gritty social commentary. The song is seen as Keith's complex take on American small town life.

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