El Norte
Cock Robin Lyrics

It's a million miles
El Norte is a vast place, so much so that it feels never-ending, as if it spans a million miles.

A giant place
Not only is El Norte vast, but it is also enormous in its presence and impact on those who live there.

Like a work of art
Despite its size and scale, El Norte has a beauty to it, like a masterpiece painting or sculpture.

Amazing, amazing
The sheer grandeur and wonder of El Norte is truly amazing and beyond words.

Fast cars that cannot move
In El Norte, even the fast cars are stuck and unable to get anywhere due to the heavy traffic and lack of parking spaces.

Die for a parking space
People in El Norte are so desperate for a place to park that they are willing to fight and even risk their lives for a spot.

Stuck on a carousel
Life in El Norte can feel repetitive and pointless, like being stuck on a never-ending carousel ride.

Crazy, it's crazy
The chaos and madness of El Norte can be overwhelming and mind-boggling.

When you laugh
Even in the midst of all the overwhelming craziness of El Norte, there are moments of joy and laughter.

Till you cry
Laughter in El Norte can be so powerful and cathartic that it brings tears to your eyes.

All's well here in El Norte
Despite all its problems and challenges, life in El Norte is overall good and well.

Who'd have thought it could be like this
Given all the negative aspects of El Norte, it's surprising that life there can still be good and fulfilling.

Big money for a job well done
In El Norte, hard work is rewarded with significant financial gain and success.

I swear to you
This statement is meant to emphasize the truth and sincerity of what's about to be said.

I got a ride from a coyote
The singer is confessing to having used a smuggler to transport someone across the border into El Norte.

Who sells high on the black market
This smuggler charges a premium for his illegal services, selling them at inflated prices on the black market.

So your loved one can be home soon
The artist used the coyote's services to reunite someone with their loved ones who are already in El Norte.

Fine women with dress-up clothes
There are beautiful women in El Norte who dress up in fancy clothes and put on a sophisticated facade.

Say and do anything
These women are willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead and make their way in El Norte.

Wake up to work the day
Even the most beautiful and charming women in El Norte must work hard and start each day with a plan and a purpose.

Tousled and tangled
Despite their best efforts to maintain appearances, life in El Norte can leave these women disheveled and exhausted.

Rub shoulders with the downtown gang
The artist's social circle includes the rough and tough people who reside and hang out in downtown El Norte.

Where the Virgin lives
This phrase could be a reference to a specific location or person in El Norte, implying that even in the darkest of places, there is still hope and faith.

Just like a movie star
The people who live and thrive in El Norte are often seen as glamorous and larger-than-life, much like the stars of Hollywood.

Hopeful and graceful
Despite the harsh and unforgiving nature of life in El Norte, there is still an underlying sense of optimism and grace.

Maybe I don't understand it
The singer admits that they may not fully comprehend everything that happens in El Norte.

Maybe I won't try
Despite not understanding everything, the singer may not make an effort to gain a better understanding of life in El Norte.

But nobody seems too satisfied
Despite the many opportunities and joys of life in El Norte, there is still a pervasive feeling of discontent and dissatisfaction among its residents.