35 MPH Town
Toby Keith
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number 42 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in the United States.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Album SuccessThe "35 mph Town" album peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Albums chart and number fourteen on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
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CriticismThough 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.
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ReceptionDespite underperforming on radio relative to his previous singles, the song was moderately well received by critics who appreciated its social commentary.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Notable PerformancesToby Keith performed "35 mph Town" live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2015, further enhancing its popularity.
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LegacyDespite 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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