Introduction:
Country music singer Toby Keith released Trailerhood in 2010 as the lead single from his studio album Bullets in the Gun. Trailerhood is an upbeat country song that celebrates the lifestyle of those living in trailer parks, a type of housing often referred to as “mobile homes” in the United States. Trailer parks have a unique character and can sometimes be looked down upon, but Trailerhood presents a positive and celebratory outlook.
The song Trailerhood was not just a celebration of a particular type of housing, but it also honored the blue-collar way of life**. The lyrics depict hard-working people who live in trailer parks and find camaraderie and community with their neighbors. This sense of community is a recurring theme in country music, and Trailerhood resonated with many listeners who identified with the song’s message.
Trailerhood was a commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song became a signature tune for Toby Keith** and helped solidify his status as a country music artist who identified with working-class America**.
Trailerhood did not receive significant awards recognition, but it became a fan favorite** and an essential part of Toby Keith’s concert performances. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its ability to capture the spirit of a particular community** and celebrate a way of life that is often overlooked.
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Lyrics:
My neighbor Carl, he lives next doorPink flamingos on his porchAt night he teaches driving schoolAnd he sits out by his plastic poolHe takes off his shirt, he opens up a cold oneOl’ Carl Dean’s a fool, but it takes one to know oneMusic’s playing up and down the blockMostly Christian, blues, country, folk and southern rockIt’s a little piece of paradise way out here in the woodsThere’s always something going on down in the trailerhoodAcross the street there’s gambling JamesAlways got the poker gameIf you care to try your luckYou can buy a seat for fifteen bucksYou can call to raiseOr you can check and fold ’emI like five card stud,But it’s mostly Texas hold ’emMusic’s playing up and down the blockMostly Christian, blues, country, folk and southern rockIt’s a little piece of paradise way out here in the woodsThere’s always something going on down in the trailerhoodMy new tattoos and farmer tans,Rodeo and NASCAR fansDallas Cowboys football on t.v.When the storm starts getting badYou hear those sirens hummingGrab a six pack and a lawn chairThere’s a tornado comingAlrightMusic’s playing up and down the blockMostly Christian, blues, country, folk and southern rockIt’s a little piece of paradise way out here in the woodsThere’s always something going on down in the trailerhoodI got her made in the shade with the moonshine lemonadeThere’s a party going on down in the trailerhoodBring me another beer Mama