Kane is a self-taught singer and multi-instrumentalist, and grew up singing in church. He qualified to study medicine in 'A' Level College, but pursued a path that blended music and travel. Kane quelled growing anxiety and stress into song and in 2016, began uploading covers and subsequently original songs onto his YouTube channel.
Kane was signed to Columbia Records in 2019, with the label declaring the artist a "huge talent" with "powerful vocals". Kane relocated to Los Angeles and released the 5-track EP This Is What It Feels Like. His 2021 singles "Chicken Tendies" and "I Guess I'm in Love" reached numbers 88 and 90, respectively, on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the latter song also peaking at number 25 in Australia and number 22 in the UK.
MEXICO
Clinton Kane Lyrics
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And these days I'm living on my bathroom floor
And it feels like I don't have another choice
Mmm, mmm, mmm
I wanna run away and never look back
Find someplace or a temporary hack
Would I be better off if I'm all that I have
And honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
I don't see, I don't see, I don't see a reason
Underneath, underneath, all of me is screaming
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
I woke up somewhere down in Mexico
Telling strangers I have never had a home
They see me happy but it's all a fucking show
Honestly, honestly, honestly, yeah
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
And I don't see, I don't see, I don't see a reason
Underneath, underneath, all of me is screaming
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
(Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
And I don't see, I don't see, I don't see a reason
Underneath, underneath, all of me is screaming
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living)
The lyrics of Clinton Kane's song "Mexico" convey a sense of deep emotional turmoil and a profound feeling of emptiness. The opening lines immediately introduce a profound sadness, with the singer waking up in tears without understanding the reason behind their despair. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which explores themes of disconnection, loneliness, and the desire to escape from one's current state.
The mention of living on the bathroom floor suggests a state of complete hopelessness and desperation. The singer questions their choices and wonders if there is any other option or possibility for them to find solace or freedom. The desire to run away and leave everything behind implies a longing for a fresh start or a temporary solution, seeking an escape from the overwhelming emotional weight they are carrying.
The chorus further reinforces the singer's state of mind. They express a lack of purpose or motivation to continue living, unable to see any reason to go on. The line "all of me is screaming" represents the internal struggle that they are experiencing, with their inner voice pleading for something to change.
The mention of waking up in Mexico and telling strangers about never having a home adds another layer to the song. It suggests an attempt to find solace or momentary happiness in unfamiliar surroundings, yet acknowledging that the display of happiness is merely a façade. This reinforces the idea that the singer's struggles are not easily visible to others, highlighting the internal battle they are facing alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up crying for a reason I don't know
I awoke with tears for an unknown cause
And these days I'm living on my bathroom floor
Currently, I exist on the bathroom tiles
And it feels like I don't have another choice
Seems as though an alternate option lacks
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Repeated sounds expressing contemplation
I wanna run away and never look back
Desire to escape permanently, avoiding retrospection
Find someplace or a temporary hack
Discovering a location or transient solution
Would I be better off if I'm all that I have
Could my sole existence be preferable?
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Reiterated sounds expressing contemplation
And honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
Sincerely, without falsehood, I lack the desire to live
I don't see, I don't see, I don't see a reason
I fail to perceive any motivation
Underneath, underneath, all of me is screaming
Beneath the surface, my entirety is vociferating
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
Truly, candidly, I lack the desire to live
I woke up somewhere down in Mexico
I awoke in an unfamiliar Mexican location
Telling strangers I have never had a home
Informing unknown individuals that a domicile eluded me
They see me happy but it's all a fucking show
They perceive joy, yet it is merely an illusion
Honestly, honestly, honestly, yeah
Truly, candidly, sincerely, yes
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
Truly, candidly, I lack the desire to live
And I don't see, I don't see, I don't see a reason
And I fail to perceive any motivation
Underneath, underneath, all of me is screaming
Beneath the surface, my entirety is vociferating
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
Truly, candidly, I lack the desire to live
(Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living
(Truly, candidly, I lack the desire to live
And I don't see, I don't see, I don't see a reason
And I fail to perceive any motivation
Underneath, underneath, all of me is screaming
Beneath the surface, my entirety is vociferating
Honestly, honestly, I don't feel like living)
Truly, candidly, I lack the desire to live)
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: Clinton Kane, Steve Rusch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Clinton Kane
MEXICO is just as much for you as it is for me and i hope it helps. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK FAMILY x
Swastik Bhattarai
❤️
Axell Crown
❤️🇲🇽
Dapynmusic
❤🇮🇳Love from India
Daniel Colville
I found your music at the same time I was going thru the worst break up in my life. I felt like you were talking to me. I have been struggling with mental health issues too. To see you reach out to your fan/family like this is amazing. I wish you well my friend, keep up the awesome job you're doing in life! It means more to some of us than you realize.
thotonetomahawk
your music always speaks to me in ways that i’ve never knew possible. last year i was working the worst job of my life, struggling with an eating disorder, having issues with a situationship- i was so depressed. your music was the only thing that kept me going. it was around the time when go to hell came out and thankfully i had all your music to get me thru. you’re so amazing clinton i hope you never stop making music in the near future. you are so important to so many people including me.
Jay
the only artist i can confidently say i enjoy all their music. another great job :)
Clinton Kane
more songs coming yes ❤
flours
It's gorgeous 💜 I hope you all stay safe out there. If you ever feel alone or lost, never forget that humanity never wants to lose you. You're beautiful. I know that I don't want to lose you. So look after yourself. You deserve to be loved.
Clinton Kane
u too ❤