South of the Border
Cline Patsy Lyrics
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That's where they fell in love
When stars above
Came out to play
And now as they wander, their thoughts ever stray
South of the border, down Mexico way
She was a picture in old Spanish lace
He kissed the smile
Upon her face
For it was "Fiesta" and they were so gay
South of the border, down Mexico way
Then she sighed as she whispered "ma'ana"
Never dreaming that they were parting
And he lied as he whispered "ma'ana"
For that tomorrow never came
South of the border, he rode back one day
There in a veil of white
By candlelight
She knelt to pray
The mission bells told him that he mustn't stay
South of the border, down Mexico way
Ay-ay-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay
Ay-ay-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay
The lyrics to "South of the Border" by Patsy Cline tell the story of a young couple who falls in love on a vacation trip to Mexico. The romantic space of Mexico with its warm nights and starry skies creates an ideal atmosphere for love. The song describes the encounter of the young couple as a picturesque escape from their ordinary lives. The first verse sets the scene, where the stars come out to play, and they fall in love. The next verse describes the girl as wearing old Spanish lace, and for a tender moment, the boy kisses her smile. They both enjoy the fiesta and are happy together, and even though they know they have to leave each other behind, they whisper, "mañana," meaning tomorrow.
In the final verse, the girl kneels to pray on their wedding day, surrounded by candles in a veil of white, and the mission bells remind him that he must return to his home country. It's a poignant reminder of their love, the joy, and the fleetingness of life. Overall "South of the Border" reflects the beauty of love, but also its transience, as the young lovers parted and never seen again after the vacation.
Line by Line Meaning
South of the border, down Mexico way
They fell in love in Mexico
That's where they fell in love
They fell in love in Mexico
When stars above
They fell in love under the stars
Came out to play
The stars were shining and beautiful that night
And now as they wander, their thoughts ever stray
They still think about the memories they made in Mexico
South of the border, down Mexico way
They fell in love in Mexico
She was a picture in old Spanish lace
She looked beautiful in her Spanish lace dress
Just for a tender while
Their love was brief but sweet
He kissed the smile
He kissed her beautiful smile
Upon her face
He kissed her on the face
For it was "Fiesta" and they were so gay
They were happy and celebrating the Fiesta
Then she sighed as she whispered "ma'ana"
She said "tomorrow" with a sigh
Never dreaming that they were parting
She didn't think they would be separated
And he lied as he whispered "ma'ana"
He lied and said "tomorrow" even though he knew he was leaving
For that tomorrow never came
They never saw each other again
South of the border, he rode back one day
He returned to Mexico one day
There in a veil of white
She was wearing a white veil
By candlelight
The only light was from candles
She knelt to pray
She was praying
The mission bells told him that he mustn't stay
The bells signaled that he needed to leave
South of the border, down Mexico way
Their love story took place in Mexico
Ay-ay-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay
Traditional Mexican expression typically used to express strong emotions such as despair, excitement or joy.
Ay-ay-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay
Traditional Mexican expression typically used to express strong emotions such as despair, excitement or joy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JIMMY KENNEDY, MICHAEL CARR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@muhammedshefin4500
Atleast I can deal with my problems.... Unlike some I know
@jamestaylor5589
😀 Hands Down .. NO CONTEST .. Patsy's Cline is the Greatest female Singer .. EVER !!
@52n1
That was a beautiful rendition of this old classic.
❤
@clevebaker8399
Tears for Patsy. She was beyond special.. kinda like Karen carpenter
@johnmeadows5645
This is by far the best version of South of The Border ever sang.