Jimmy Buffett – Cheeseburger In Paradise

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Tried to amend my carnivorous habits.
Made it nearly seventy days,
Losin' weight without speed, eatin' sunflower seeds,
Drinkin' lots of carrot juice and soakin' up rays.

But at night I'd have these wonderful dreams
Some kind of sensuous treat.
Not zucchini, fettuccini, or bulger wheat,
But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat.

Cheeseburger in paradise.
Heaven on earth with an onion slice.
Not too particular, not too precise.
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise.

I like mine with lettuce and tomato,
Heinz Fifty-seven and French fried potatoes.
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer.
Well, good God Almighty, which way do I steer
For my cheeseburger in paradise.

Verse 2:
Heard about the old time sailor men,
They eat the same thing again and again;
Warm beer and bread they say could raise the dead.
Well, it reminds me of the menu at a Holiday Inn.

But times have changed for sailors these days.
When I'm in port I get what I need;
Not just Havanas or banana or daiquiris,
But that American creation on which I feed!

Cheeseburger in paradise
Medium rare with mustard'd be nice
Not too particular, not too precise
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise.

I like mine with lettuce and tomato
Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes
Big kosher pickle and a cold draught beer
Well, good god Almighty which way do I steer

For a cheeseburger in paradise
Makin' the best of every virtue and vice.
Worth every damn bit of sacrifice
To get a cheeseburger in paradise;
To be a cheeseburger in paradise.
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise.

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    Lyric Correction:I believe the chorus is "Cheeseburger in paradise" not "Cheeseburger is paradise" It's fairly apparent if you listen to the song, and other web sources back up the correction.
    Flagged Altoron February 22, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Man, I love this song whenever I'm hungry and don't want to eat. I am craving a homemade cheeseburger with garlic and onions, topped with ketchup...eaten COLD ! Buffett knows how to make a song that causes the listener to just wanna lie back and relax (and eat:)
    Flag wholelottawomanon December 04, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Just a feel good, catchy summer fun song from yesteryear. Each time I hear it I drift back in time to those fun summers at the lake camp or in the campgrouds when there was little responsiblity; love (lust) was in the air; and all we could think about was having fun with friends while our parents were elsewhere. I'd prefer a cold hamburger with ketchup, but a cheeseburger in paradise will do!
    Flag MissCharlotteSometimeson September 20, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I hate eating burgers....but this one makes me crave for one...YUMMY!
    Then I'll dance while indulging in to it.
    Flag bear_hug20on November 13, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:"Cheeseburger is paradise medium rare with mustard'd be nice"

    That should be muenster, as in the cheese, can't have a cheeseburger without the cheese!
    Flag HoboSpartan7on June 08, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I created an account just to comment on this one... type "cabbage key" into your search engine and you will get tons of information on this song. Why make stuff up when you just don't know? The info on this particular on is readily avaiable.
    Flag alicehellohoorayon January 19, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:The more sensible sounding explanation is dieting, however, the fun explanation is that he was stranded on a boat in the ocean. I like the fun explanation.
    Flag Thegodofhatson January 08, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:It means fuck dieting. It's just not worth it. And don't insult simplicity bruiseviolet.
    Flag Ramtharlikesguyson May 18, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:This just might be the corniest song ever written.
    Flag bruisevioleton July 29, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:Yeah, he was stranded and wanted a cheeseburger, and one day they arrived on the shore of Korea I think. I know it was somewhere that wouldn't have cheeseburgers, but they asked em to make one anyways. Jimmy said it was burnt and not much of a burger, but it tasted great to him
    Flag tylerpolo9on January 08, 2005   Link

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