Mexican Radio
Celtic Frost Lyrics
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And the touch of a world that's older
Turn the switch and check the number
Leave it on, in bed I slumber
Hear the rhythm of the music
Buy the product, never use it
Hear the talking of the DJ
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
Dial it in, tune the station
They talk about U.S. inflation
I understand just a little
No comprende - it's a riddle
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
Wish I was in Tijuana -
Eating barbecued iguana
I'd take requests on the telephone
I'm on a wavelength far from home
I feel the hot wind on my shoulder
I dial in, south of the border
Hear the talking of the DJ -
Can't understand, what's he say?
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
What does he say?
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
I'm on the Mexican radio
The lyrics to Celtic Frost's "Mexican Radio" paint a picture of a man who is experiencing a sense of wanderlust and escapism as he listens to the radio. It starts with him feeling a hot wind on his shoulder which suggests that he's in a warm place. The next line, "And the touch of a world that's older," adds to the idea that he's in a place far away from his own time and space, perhaps in a different era or culture. As he turns on the radio, he is transported into a world of music that he can't quite understand. The lines "Buy the product, never use it" and "No comprende - it's a riddle" add a layer of commentary to the song, hinting towards the consumerist nature of society and the difficulties of understanding other cultures and languages.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm on the Mexican radio" four times, emphasizing the idea that the singer is fully immersed in this new space, albeit through the radio. He wishes he was physically in Tijuana, enjoying local food and culture, but for now, he's content to take requests over the phone. The final lines of the song "Hear the talking of the DJ - Can't understand, what's he saying?" bring the song full circle, emphasizing that communication and understanding can often be difficult when trying to connect across cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
I sense a warm breeze that touches my skin.
And the touch of a world that's older
I feel the presence of a world that existed before my time.
Turn the switch and check the number
Flip the switch to turn on the radio and find the right station.
Leave it on, in bed I slumber
I leave the radio on and drift off to sleep.
Hear the rhythm of the music
I listen to the beat of the music.
Buy the product, never use it
People buy things they do not necessarily need.
Hear the talking of the DJ
I listen to the DJ's voice.
Can't understand, what's he say?
I cannot comprehend what he is saying.
I'm on the Mexican radio
I am listening to a Mexican radio station.
Dial it in, tune the station
I adjust the radio dial to find the right station.
They talk about U.S. inflation
The station discusses the issue of inflation in the United States.
I understand just a little
I only understand a small portion of what is being said.
No comprende - it's a riddle
I do not comprehend the message, it is confusing.
Wish I was in Tijuana -
I wish I was in Tijuana.
Eating barbecued iguana
I want to eat barbecued iguana, a common dish in Tijuana.
I'd take requests on the telephone
I would answer phone requests for music on the radio.
I'm on a wavelength far from home
The radio station is broadcasting from a location far from my home.
I dial in, south of the border
I adjust the radio dial to pick up a station located in Mexico.
Radio
Radio.
Radio
Radio.
Radio
Radio.
What does he say?
I cannot understand what the DJ is saying.
I'm on the Mexican radio
I am listening to a Mexican radio station.
I'm on the Mexican radio
I am listening to a Mexican radio station.
I'm on the Mexican radio
I am listening to a Mexican radio station.
I'm on the Mexican radio
I am listening to a Mexican radio station.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHARLES T. GRAY, MARK W. MORELAND, OLIVER NANINI, STANARD RIDGEWAY FUNSTEN
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sean marcy
+Paul Snell
WOW. What a spectrum,
I hated disco/new wave.
I was and still am a hard
rocker and Heavy Metal
head. I remember this
song on the radio by
Wall of Voodoo. A year
later Celtic Frost dose
a version of it, and we
were like "What the Fuck "
but actually rocked it.
Mahesh S
Celtic Frost is one of the main reasons why we have progressive death and black metal, they are the reason why Opeth and Satyricon made their music the way it sounds now!
Alex Bijazic
This album is more than a masterpiece. Celtic Frost at their absolute top!!
Buck Fiden
OMG! This was one of my most worn out tapes back in the 80's and into the 90's. Love this album!
Alex Bijazic
One of the best metal albums EVER.
Kirk Marduk Schuller
Viva Mexico cabrones!!!!🇲🇽🌮
TarekusDecimusMaximusMeridius
I love Celtic Frost, only they could have made this song sound so awesome!!!!!
sean marcy
To True!
McAwesomeDelux
I dunno how many times I've listened to this album... and this song... THIS SONG
L. Salisbury
Just played this back-to-back with Wall of Voodoo's original...!
Cronos
So did I