Tijuana
CaleJ.J. Lyrics


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Just below San Diego
Tijuana, land of broken dreams
Senoritas dancing in the moonlight
Flashing Spanish dark eyes to everyone, it seems
They say "Hey, gringo
Can you take us across the border
Just tell them I'm your daughter
Of a local."
Down the backstreets, through the alleys
All the young men stand with pride
They guard the palace to the kingdom
Called Tijuana, their heritage they decide
They say "Hey, gringo
Can you take us across the border




We'll work for just a quarter
On the other side"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to CaleJ.J.'s song Tijuana paint a vivid picture of the city as a place of broken dreams, where senoritas dance in the moonlight, flashing their dark Spanish eyes to everyone. The song describes the city's inhabitants as proud young men who guard the palace to their kingdom, which they call Tijuana, and who offer their labor to gringos in exchange for the chance to cross the border.


The song captures the essence of a city that has long been known as a haven for hedonism and vice, but it does so with a sense of sympathy and understanding for its inhabitants. The lyrics show us a city where people are trying to make ends meet, to escape poverty, and to find some measure of happiness and fulfillment.


Ultimately, what makes Tijuana so fascinating is the way in which it has been able to thrive despite its many problems. Through its music, its culture, and its spirit of resilience, Tijuana has become a symbol of hope for many people in Mexico and around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Just below San Diego
Tijuana is situated adjacent to San Diego.


Tijuana, land of broken dreams
Tijuana is a place where people come to pursue their dreams but many end up with them broken.


Senoritas dancing in the moonlight
There are young and beautiful women dancing in the moonlight.


Flashing Spanish dark eyes to everyone, it seems
These women are seductive and flirtatious, attracting the attention of all with their alluring and mysterious eyes.


They say "Hey, gringo Can you take us across the border Just tell them I'm your daughter Of a local."
These women, who are likely prostitutes, approach foreigners and ask them to take them across the border into the United States, using the pretext of being a local's daughter to gain entry without the right visa.


Down the backstreets, through the alleys
The singer takes us on a journey through the backstreets and alleys of Tijuana.


All the young men stand with pride They guard the palace to the kingdom Called Tijuana, their heritage they decide
Despite the poverty and hardship, the young men of Tijuana still take pride in their city and guard it as if it's their own kingdom. They have chosen to hold onto their heritage and preserve it for the future.


They say "Hey, gringo Can you take us across the border We'll work for just a quarter On the other side"
These young men approach foreigners and offer to work for very little pay in order to get across the border into the United States.




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Written by: J J CALE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@skippyhdz

Jugaba con carritos de madera
Pa' un buen juguete, no había de verás
El día 25 de Diciembre
En su arbolito no había sorpresa
Pa' el 6 de Enero, él se esperaba
Pero los Reyes, nunca llegaban
Pero la realidad fue que a su madre
Cociendo ropa, no le alcanzaba
Vestido con camisas exclusivas
Porque su madre se las cocía
La marca de su pantalón parchado
Con maquinita se la ponía
La costurera, había sufrido
Pero adelante sacó a su hijo
A los diez años ya se imaginaba
Lo que entre llanto había parido
A una doble rodado 87'
Ya le montaba, siendo muy plebe
Fue la herramienta que le dio su padre
Pa' que empezara a hacer billetes
Por su carácter, ya no era un niño
Pa' defenderse. ya tenía estilo
Y para chambear o tal vez para calarle
Pelaba gallos pa' con los gringos
¡Y aquí vamos Los Elementos De Culiacán, puro JG Music!
Les pintó bien el cuadro y buena oferta
Porque en sus tratos, nunca hay sorpresa
Se hizo proveedor en cantidades
De lo que mueve, ahí saquen cuenta
Pusieron trampa, pa' que cayera
Pero el venado, llevaba escuela
La cáscara del mango mexicano
Pa' los gabachos y se la pelan
Una bolsita, y Dos Julio 70'
Prende un tabaco y el humo avienta
Con musiquita vieja se amanece
Pistear en bola, saca la vuelta
Dos tres palabras y soluciona
Se ponen quietos o quieren bronca
Se la pone fácil pa' que se arreglen
Pero a rateros, nunca perdona
Ahí me disculpan lo mal educado
Porque al muchacho, no he presentado
Yo solo sé que se pone el sombrero
Cuando se llega, el mes de Mayo
Tiene a su padre y lo respeta
Tiene a su madre que lo aconseja
De aquí pa'l real por su cuenta corre
Que ya no sufra la costurera



All comments from YouTube:

@santiagodavila1426

Pinche rolita ase ke se me
Salgan las lagrimas.. tube una niñes feliz a pesar de no tener lujos mis padres supieron sacarnos adelante.. hoy de grande veo los sacrificios de mis viejos..!! 😢😭

@jesuscano5724

Esta canción cantaba mucho mi papá, hace 5 meses Dios se lo llevo y me pone de buenas escucharla y cantarla ❤️

@erikgomezmartinez9122

Z73

@nestortorresgarza6356

Chuy y mauricio

@enriquecru4567

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@enriquecru4567

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@migueldchamps2706

Animo carnal

@judithpastrana6369

Un gran oficio mi madre nos creo cociendo ropa un orgullo ser su hija ❤️👌

@user-yt7fi3hc6i

❤😊

@pabloibares4872

Acabo de terminar mi licenciatura y mi madre me dió estudios de pura costura, me di el lujo de hacer la fiesta de clausura y la primer canción que le pedí al grupo fue este corrido para bailarlo con mi madre, a todo pulmón "jugaba con carritos de madera pa un buen juguete no había deberás" y en la parte que dice "ahí me disculpan lo mal educado porque al muchacho no he presentado, yo solo se que se pone el sombrero cuando se llega el mes de Mayo" igual porque en ese mes terminé mi carrera y a la vez es mi cumpleaños.

Arriba Guerrero y mi bello Acapulco 🔥

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