Biography
Prior to her music career, Tennison worked as a prison guard in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, in addition to performing in various Texas bands. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee and worked as a demo singer, eventually signing to Asylum Records in 1999. She recorded two albums on Asylum, both albums producing minor chart entries. In 2002, she moved to DreamWorks Records and recorded her Parading in the Rain album on that label. Although she has not recorded any albums since, she made an appearance on Leland Martin's 2006 single "Same Old Song and Dance" from his self-titled album.
Me And Mexico
Chalee Tennison Lyrics
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So I tried to follow it I tried to track you down
Thought I caught wind of it outside of San Antone
But it was just a ghost so I kept right on goin'
I drove an told myself you wouldn't lie to me
Tears of confusion fell and I wiped them on my sleeve
Two tanks of gas and a floorboard full of coffee cups
As I crossed that river the sun was settin'
But I started seein' the light
I walk those streets and I talked to myself
And I decided I would be all right
I drank some Tequila
I said, who needs you
I don't have to do this alone
Me and Mexico are lettin' you go
I bought a big sombrero and made me laugh
Funny I don't think we were ever happy like that
Country full of strangers a thousand miles from home
The first time in a long time that I have felt alone
A band of merry archers was playing in the crowd
I couldn't understand the words but singing right out loud
Here is this border town that's where your memory lays
And when I head back home here's where it's gonna stay
As I cross that river the sun was settin'
But I started seein' the light
I walked those streets and I talked to myself
And I decided I would be all right
I drank some Tequila
I said, who needs you
I don't have to do this alone
Me and Mexico are lettin' you go
I drank some Tequila
I said, who needs you
I don't have to do this alone
Me and Mexico are lettin' you go
Me and Mexico are lettin' you go
(Me and Mexico)
(Me and Mexico)
The song "Me and Mexico" by Chalee Tennison talks about the singer's journey to find herself again after her lover tells her their relationship is "going south." The singer tries to track down her lover but finds out that it was just a ghost. She then drives to Mexico, where she experiences new things and decides to let go of her lover.
The singer finds herself alone in a foreign country, surrounded by strangers and unfamiliar culture. She buys a big sombrero and enjoys listening to the music without even understanding the lyrics. She begins to see the light and realizes that she can move on from her past. She drinks tequila and decides that she doesn't need her lover to be happy. In the end, she realizes that it was Me and Mexico that helped her find herself again and let go of her past.
The song can be interpreted as empowering as the singer finds the strength to move on and let go of an unhealthy relationship. It also showcases the beauty of traveling and experiencing new things, which can be healing for the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Last week you told me our love was goin' south
You broke up with me last week and said our love was ending.
So I tried to follow it I tried to track you down
I tried to find you and save our relationship.
Thought I caught wind of it outside of San Antone
I thought I had a clue about where you went.
But it was just a ghost so I kept right on goin'
It turned out to be nothing, so I continued looking for you.
I drove an told myself you wouldn't lie to me
I tried to convince myself that you didn't deceive me.
Tears of confusion fell and I wiped them on my sleeve
I cried because I was confused and didn't know what to do.
Two tanks of gas and a floorboard full of coffee cups
I drove for a long time and drank a lot of coffee.
I finally hit the border and Mexico was all there was
I reached the border, and Mexico was the only option I had.
As I crossed that river the sun was settin'
I crossed the river at sunset.
But I started seein' the light
I began to understand things better.
I walked those streets and I talked to myself
I took a walk and had a conversation with myself.
And I decided I would be all right
I realized that I would be okay.
I drank some Tequila
I drank alcohol.
I said, who needs you
I realized that I didn't need you.
I don't have to do this alone
I don't have to go through this by myself.
Me and Mexico are lettin' you go
I and Mexico are saying goodbye to you.
I bought a big sombrero and made me laugh
I bought a big sombrero and found it amusing.
Funny I don't think we were ever happy like that
Ironically, I don't think we were ever happy together.
Country full of strangers a thousand miles from home
I was in a foreign country surrounded by strangers, far from home.
The first time in a long time that I have felt alone
For the first time in a long time, I felt alone.
A band of merry archers was playing in the crowd
A group of happy musicians was performing in the area.
I couldn't understand the words but singing right out loud
I didn't understand the lyrics, but I sang along loudly anyway.
Here is this border town that's where your memory lays
This is a border town, and it's where memories of you remain.
And when I head back home here's where it's gonna stay
When I go back home, these memories will remain with me.
Me and Mexico are lettin' you go
I and Mexico are saying goodbye to you.
Me and Mexico are lettin' you go
I and Mexico are saying goodbye to you.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LIZ ROSE, MARK NARMORE
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