Die Campbells are an Afrikaans music group consisting of the brothers Tony … Read Full Bio ↴Die Campbells are an Afrikaans music group consisting of the brothers Tony and Harry Campbell. Their debut album, You're My Mate was released in 2001. Their second album, Rooi Rok Bokkie , was released in 2002 and reached hit status within weeks.

In 2010, they received a SAMA award in the category of best sock dance album for Mamma Maria.

Tequila Sheila
Die Campbells Lyrics

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Well, hand me down that bottle of Tequila, Sheila
Take off that red satin dress
I cross the border and I beat the dealer
For damn near every ounce of gold in Juarez
Oh, let′s drink a toast to Pancho Villa, Sheila
Tonight I need a lover and a friend
So, hand me down that bottle of Tequila, Sheila
And lay down and love me again

Pass me the salt and the lemon
Bend down and blow out the light
I've never had much luck with woman
But Sheila, I feel lucky tonight
Oh, lets do it one time for the dealer, Sheila
One time for the good times, way back when
And hand me down that bottle of Tequila, Sheila
And lay down and love me again
Pass me the salt and the lemon
Bend down and blow out the light
I′ve never had much luck with woman
But Sheila, I feel lucky tonight
Oh, lets do it one time for the dealer, Sheila
One time for the good times, way back when
And hand me down that bottle of Tequila, Sheila
And lay down and love me again

And lay down and love me again
And lay down and love me again

Overall Meaning

The Die Campbells's song "Tequila Sheila" is an upbeat and cheerful song with a simple message - to enjoy the pleasures of life while they last. The lyrics, full of innuendos and sexual connotations, paint a picture of a man who has crossed the border into Mexico to have some good times with his lover. He asks her to hand him the bottle of tequila and take off her red satin dress so they can enjoy the night together.

The singer claims that he beat the dealer for almost every ounce of gold in Juarez, and he wants to celebrate his victory with Sheila. The song also pays homage to Pancho Villa, a Mexican revolutionary general and one of the most prominent figures of the Mexican Revolution. The lyrics suggest that the couple is looking for a fun-filled night of drinking, partying, and lovemaking.

The song is a celebration of life and all its pleasures, and the lyrics are full of sexual innuendos and playful allusions. The song is a lighthearted romp through the Mexican countryside, and it encourages listeners to let loose and have fun. The catchy tune and the upbeat lyrics make "Tequila Sheila" one of the most popular songs of Die Campbells.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, hand me down that bottle of Tequila, Sheila
I want you to pass me the Tequila, Sheila.

Take off that red satin dress
Can you please take off your dress?

I cross the border and I beat the dealer For damn near every ounce of gold in Juarez
I went across the border and won a lot of gold while gambling in Juarez.

Oh, let's drink a toast to Pancho Villa, Sheila Tonight I need a lover and a friend
Let's raise a glass to Pancho Villa and tonight I need someone to love and be with.

And lay down and love me again
Can we please have sex again?

Pass me the salt and the lemon Bend down and blow out the light
Can you pass me the salt and lemon and then turn off the light?

I've never had much luck with woman But Sheila, I feel lucky tonight
I haven't had much luck with women before, but tonight, I feel lucky with you, Sheila.

Oh, lets do it one time for the dealer, Sheila One time for the good times, way back when
Let's have a drink to the dealer and to the past good times.

Writer(s): Miles Davis, S. Silverstein

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