Mexico
Dave Moisan Lyrics
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Her long black curls, they would follow her wherever she'd go
Oh I taught her how to samba I only wish I would have thought of
That when you're dancing by the ocean you can fabricate emotion
And it's hard to differentiate
Is it the rhythm or the sand?
Senorita understand,
The evening sea will pull you in,
Hypnotize and leave you when,
You go home again, you go home again.
The letters fly and I feel bad for how long I have delayed
But I just can't reply cause I'd be typing till the month of May
It's like a scratch on a cd that keeps repeating and now the song is losing meaning
So if you want to find the one for you go on and skip a track or two
And cast aside this old debate
Is it the rhythm or the sand?
Senorita understand,
They'll take hold of you, they'll take hold of you.
The evening sea will pull you in,
Hypnotize and leave you when,
You go home again, you go home again.
I met this girl and now it seems it was forever ago
We found ourselves in a dream but we left it down in Mexico.
Is it the rhythm or the sand?
Senorita understand,
They'll take hold of you, they'll take hold of you.
The evening sea will pull you in,
Hypnotize and leave you when,
You go home again, you go home again.
In Dave Moisan's song "Mexico," he tells the story of meeting a girl at a wedding in Mexico and how their experience together has stayed with him even after they've gone their separate ways. The opening lines paint a vivid image of the girl's appearance: her long black curls and how they follow her every move. He reminisces about teaching her how to samba and how dancing by the ocean can create feelings that are hard to differentiate from reality. The rhythm of the music and the waves blend together, making it easy to get lost in the moment.
As the song progresses, the singer is struggling to write back to the girl he met in Mexico. He compares it to a scratch on a CD that keeps repeating without any resolution. He eventually comes to the realization that if you want to find the right person, you need to skip a track or two and move on from the past. The song ends with a bittersweet feeling as he reflects on their time together in Mexico and how it seems like forever ago.
Overall, "Mexico" is a nostalgic and wistful song that captures the fleeting nature of travel and the memories that stay with us long after our adventures have ended. The combination of Moisan's mellow vocals and the laid-back melodies create a dreamy atmosphere that fits perfectly with the song's overall theme.
Line by Line Meaning
I met this girl at a wedding down in Mexico
Dave met a girl at a wedding that happened in Mexico.
Her long black curls, they would follow her wherever she'd go
The girl Dave met had long black curls that would move around whenever she would walk or dance.
Oh I taught her how to samba I only wish I would have thought of
That when you're dancing by the ocean you can fabricate emotion
And it's hard to differentiate
Dave taught the girl how to samba and wished he had realized earlier that when you dance by the ocean, the setting can make emotions feel more intense, making it difficult to distinguish between what you feel and what you want to feel.
Is it the rhythm or the sand?
Dave wonders if what he feels is due to the rhythm of the music or the setting of the ocean and sand.
Senorita understand,
They'll take hold of you, they'll take hold of you.
Dave is addressing the girl he met, telling her that the surroundings will take hold of your emotions.
The evening sea will pull you in,
Hypnotize and leave you when,
You go home again, you go home again.
The ocean at night can pull someone in and hypnotize them, and once they leave, they might not feel the same way again.
The letters fly and I feel bad for how long I have delayed
But I just can't reply cause I'd be typing till the month of May
It's like a scratch on a cd that keeps repeating and now the song is losing meaning
So if you want to find the one for you go on and skip a track or two
And cast aside this old debate
Dave feels bad for not responding to letters because he would be typing for too long, and it's becoming repetitive. He suggests that if someone wants to find the right person, they should move on from things that hold them back.
I met this girl and now it seems it was forever ago
We found ourselves in a dream but we left it down in Mexico.
Even though it feels like he just met the girl, it was a long time ago. They found themselves in a dream-like state when they were together, but when they left Mexico, they left that feeling behind as well.
Contributed by Kayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leonardamarkovic4091
it's been 5 years and I'm still in love with this song. this one is a rare.
@sakuranovaryan9261
Ur not alone my friend it's Me too....what a wholesome song♡
@eduardowemb
I heard this song playing in a store, and i couldn't wait to get home to search for it.
Amazing song, beautiful, lift the spirit.
Big hug from Brazil, hope much success for you, and come play here. I'm going to spread your song around here.
See ya.
@DaveMoisan
Somehow I just now saw this post! Thank you SO much! Such kind words! Big hug back from Kentucky!!
@DaveMoisan
So glad you like the album! Thank you for stopping by and saying hi!
@AnaGonzalez-kp6kf
I'm mexican and my boyfriend is brazilian, and we fell totally in love with this song! Great job! 👏👏👏❤
@peata101
THANK YOU SARAIIIIIII!
@sallyhancock7698
I got this song from her aswell!
@shanamay3231
ME TOO
@sunnylim3764
same same same