South of the Border
Billy May & His Orchestra Lyrics
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That's where I fell in love, where the stars above - came out to play
And now as I wander - my thoughts ever stray
South of the border - down Mexico way
She was a picture - in old Spanish lace
Just for a tender while, I kissed a smile - upon her face
'Cause it was fiesta - and we were so gay
Then she smiled as she whispered "mañana"
Never dreaming that we were parting
Then I lied as a whispered "mañana"
'Cause our tomorrow never came
South of the border - I jumped back one day
There in a veil of white, by the candle light - she knelt to pray
The mission bells told me (ding-dong) - that I musn't stay
South of the border - Mexico way
Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!
The song "South of the Border" by Billy May & His Orchestra is a romantic ballad about falling in love in Mexico. The lyrics describe the feeling of being in love in a foreign place where everything is new and exciting. The singer reminisces about his time in Mexico when he fell in love with a beautiful woman dressed in old Spanish lace, during a fiesta or a party. The memory of this woman lingers in his thoughts, even as he wanders away from Mexico.
The song takes a sad turn when the singer remembers how he had to leave Mexico, and how he promised the woman that he would meet her tomorrow. Sadly, he never saw her again, and the mission bells remind him that he can't stay in Mexico forever. The song ends with the singer exclaiming "Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!" which is a traditional Mexican cry of distress or sorrow.
Overall, "South of the Border" is a romantic song that captures the feeling of falling in love in a foreign land and the longing that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
South of the border - down Mexico way
I fell in love in Mexico
That's where I fell in love, where the stars above - came out to play
I fell in love in Mexico under the star-filled sky
And now as I wander - my thoughts ever stray
I can't stop thinking about Mexico
She was a picture - in old Spanish lace
She was beautiful in her Spanish dress
Just for a tender while, I kissed a smile - upon her face
We shared a brief moment filled with love and smiles
'Cause it was fiesta - and we were so gay
We were happy and enjoying the festive atmosphere
Then she smiled as she whispered "mañana"
She said goodbye with a smile, thinking we would see each other tomorrow
Never dreaming that we were parting
Neither of us realized it would be the last time we saw each other
Then I lied as a whispered "mañana"
I also said goodbye with a promise of tomorrow, even though I knew it wasn't true
'Cause our tomorrow never came
We never got the chance to see each other again
South of the border - I jumped back one day
I remember going back to Mexico in my mind
There in a veil of white, by the candle light - she knelt to pray
I picture her praying in a white veil by candlelight
The mission bells told me (ding-dong) - that I musn't stay
The church bells reminded me that I had to leave
South of the border - Mexico way
I'm still thinking about Mexico
Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!
Expressing emotion and passion for Mexico
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMY KENNEDY, MICHAEL CARR
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jan-olof stening
Frank Sinatra sjunger en av sina större hits "Sounth Of The Border" till Billy May och hans orkester. Bra Tack.