Envelope #93--Cheeseburger in Paradise

I know this envelope might seem trivial compared to the previous two but this has been a staple of my life and has provided comfort over the years. Granted, I love a good cheeseburger but the song has positively affected me over many years.

When I was stationed overseas while in the Navy, this song always comforted me when I got homesick and was unable to travel home. When I was able to go on vacation, Key West was always a comfortable place for me and the location would reinforce my love of the song.

So, yes--this song has been comforting and motivating over the years.

Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffet

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 had these wonderful dreams 

Some kind of sensuous treat 

Not zucchini, fettucini or Bulgar wheat 

But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat 

Chorus: 

Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise) 

Heaven on earth with an onion slice (paradise) 

Not too particular not too precise (paradise) 

I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise 

Heard about the old time sailor men 

They eat the same thing again and again 

Warm beer and bread they said could raise the dead 

Well it reminds me of the menu at a holiday inn 

Times have changed for sailors these days 

When I'm in port I get what I need 

Not just Havanas or bananas or daiquiris 

But that American creation on which I feed 

Chorus: 

Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise) 

Medium rare with mustard 'be nice (paradise) 

Heaven on earth with an onion slice (paradise) 

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 draft beer 

Well good god almighty which way do I steer for my 

Chorus: 

Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise) 

Makin' the best of every virtue and vice (paradise) 

Worth every damn bit of sacrifice (paradise) 

To get a cheeseburger in paradise 

To be a cheeseburger in paradise 

I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise