South of the border
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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She got the, mm, brown eyes, caramel thighs
Long hair, no wedding ring, hey
I saw you lookin' from across the way
And now I really wanna know your name
She got the, mm, white dress, but when she's wearin' less
Man, you know that she drives me crazy
The, mm, brown eyes, beautiful smile
You know I love watching you do your thing

I love her hips, curves, lips say the words
"Te amo, mami, ah, te amo, mami"
I kiss her, this love is like a dream

So join me in this bed that I'm in
And push up on me and sweat, darling
So I'm gonna put my time in
I won't stop until the angels sing
Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me
Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me

He got that, mm, green eyes, givin' me signs
That he really wants to know my name, hey
I saw you lookin' from across the way
And suddenly, I'm glad I came, ay!
Ven para acá quiero bailar, toma mi mano
Quiero sentir tu cuerpo en mi, estás temblando
Mm, green eyes, takin' your time
Now we know we'll never be the same

I love his lips 'cause he says the words
"Te amo, mami, ah, te amo, mami"
Don't wake up, this love is like a dream

So join me in this bed that I'm in
Push up on me and sweat, darling
So I'm gonna put my time in (time in)
I won't stop until the angels sing
Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me
Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me

Flawless diamonds
In a green field near Buenos Aires
Until the sun's rising
We won't stop until the angels sing
Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me
Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me (Bardi, uh)

You never live 'til you risk your life (life)
You wanna shine, you gotta get more ice (ice, ice)
Am I your lover or I'm just your vice? (Woo!)
A little crazy, but I'm just your type (okurr)
You want the lips and the curves, need the whips and the furs
And the diamonds I prefer, and my closet his and hers, ayy
He want the lil' mamacita, margarita (margarita)
I think that Ed got a lil' jungle fever, ayy (woo!)
You are more than (you are more than) something borin' (somethin' borin')
Legs up and tongue out, Michael Jordan, uh (uh)
Go explorin' (woo, woo), somethin' foreign (skrrt, skrrt)
Bust it open, rainforest, it be pourin', yeah
Kiss me like you need me, rub me like a genie
Pull up to my spot in Lamborghini
'Cause you gotta see me, never leave me
You got a girl that could finally do it all
Drop a album, drop a baby, but I never drop the ball, uh

So join me in this bed (this bed) that I'm in (that I'm in)
Push up on me and sweat, darling (oh, oh)
So I'm gonna put my time in
I won't stop until the angels sing (na, na, na)

Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me
Come south of the border, border (hey)
Come south of the border with me
Come south of the border, border
Come south of the border with me
Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me




Jump in that water, be free
Come south of the border with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ed Sheeran's "South of the Border" describe the singer's infatuation with a woman who catches his attention because of her physical beauty. She has brown eyes, caramel thighs, and long hair with no wedding ring. He watches her from across the way, and he is drawn towards her. As the song progresses, he expresses his attraction towards her hips, curves, and lips. He finds himself enamored with her to the extent that he wants to make love to her. The lyrics are sensual and romantic, as they describe the love between the two individuals.


The song changes perspective to feature rapper Cardi B, who expresses her interest in Ed Sheeran. She admires his green eyes and is happy that she saw him from across the way. The Spanish-language chorus further emphasizes Cardi B's attraction towards Ed Sheeran. Together, they describe their love and passion for each other, encapsulated by the refrain "Jump in that water, be free / Come south of the border with me."


The lyrics of "South of the Border" are an ode to physical beauty and love at first sight. The song is an exciting collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Cardi B, blending their distinctive styles and bringing an added flair to the romantic composition.


Line by Line Meaning

She got the, mm, brown eyes, caramel thighs
Describing the physical features of a woman he is attracted to, with captivating features like her brown eyes and caramel thighs.


Long hair, no wedding ring, hey
Noticing that the woman has long hair, and not wearing a wedding ring, he feels even more drawn to her.


I saw you lookin' from across the way
Noticing each other from a distance, caught each other's gaze, and developing an attraction from afar.


And now I really wanna know your name
Developing a curiosity to know more about the woman he is drawn to and who caught his attention from a distance.


She got the, mm, white dress, but when she's wearin' less
Commenting on the woman's style, portraying her as someone who knows how to dress in white or wears less and emanates a stunning aura.


Man, you know that she drives me crazy
Being head over heels for this woman that he met from afar, the woman that he saw was as stunning as ever.


The, mm, brown eyes, beautiful smile
Being smitten by the woman's brown eyes and her beautiful smile, which adds to her charm and shows that she is captivating inside out.


You know I love watching you do your thing
Appreciating the woman's talent and admiring how she executes things, he loves watching her perform.


I love her hips, curves, lips say the words
Being attracted to the woman's curves, full lips and having a passion for her saying the words of love for him.


"Te amo, mami, ah, te amo, mami"
Adoring how the woman speaks Spanish and how it adds to the ambiance during their time together.


I kiss her, this love is like a dream
Capturing every moment and living in the present, he enjoys kissing the woman, and being with her feels like a dream.


So join me in this bed that I'm in
Inviting the woman to be in his bed, which would heighten their intimacy and closeness.


And push up on me and sweat, darling
Encouraging intimacy and getting physically close to each other to get lost in the moment and sweat together.


So I'm gonna put my time in
Dedicated to taking things forward with the woman, he will invest his time and not give up until they achieve their shared goals.


I won't stop until the angels sing
Romanticizing the thought of not stopping their intimacy until they both reach ecstasy or pleasure like a choir of angels singing.


Jump in that water, be free
Inviting the woman to jump in the water and free herself with him in the moment, without any inhibitions.


Come south of the border with me
Implying that he wants the woman to join him and escape her current situation, showing her a new way of living life.


He got that, mm, green eyes, givin' me signs
Describing the physical features of the man whom she has developed a new attraction to, having green eyes that are showing signs of interest in her.


That he really wants to know my name, hey
Feeling desired by the man, who is interested in her and wants to know more about her, making her feel special.


Ven para acá quiero bailar, toma mi mano
Indicating that he wants her to come closer to him and dance with him, offering his hand to lead the way.


Quiero sentir tu cuerpo en mi, estás temblando
Showing his desire to feel her body close to him, making her tremble in pleasure and desire.


Mm, green eyes, takin' your time
Admiring the man's green eyes which captivates her and enjoying the fact that he is taking things slowly with her.


Now we know we'll never be the same
Realizing that their meeting changed their lives, and that they will never be the same because of the effect that each other had on their lives.


I love his lips 'cause he says the words
Being attracted to the man's lips and how he expresses his love for her.


"Te amo, mami, ah, te amo, mami"
Loving how he says the words in Spanish, which adds to the allure and romance of the moment that they are sharing.


Don't wake up, this love is like a dream
Not wanting to wake up from this dreamlike state of being in love with him and cherishing the moment that they are in.


Flawless diamonds
Describing the beauty of diamonds, which are perfect in their nature and can be used to show love and commitment.


In a green field near Buenos Aires
Painting a picture of a green field near Buenos Aires, a beautiful location where they can enjoy being together.


Until the sun's rising
Indicating that their intimate moment would last all night, and they would be together until the sun comes up the next day.


You never live 'til you risk your life (life)
Reflecting on life and how one must take risks to live it to the fullest.


You wanna shine, you gotta get more ice (ice, ice)
Referring to acquiring more material wealth and status to shine and be successful in life.


Am I your lover or I'm just your vice? (Woo!)
Questioning if he is just a satisfying addiction or if they are in a real relationship as lovers.


A little crazy, but I'm just your type (okurr)
Embracing his crazy nature and feeling confident that he is the type of guy she likes.


You want the lips and the curves, need the whips and the furs
Implying that she needs a lover who provides her with both physical pleasure and material wealth.


And the diamonds I prefer, and my closet his and hers, ayy
Stating that she prefers diamonds and owning clothing that belongs to both her and her lover.


He want the lil' mamacita, margarita (margarita)
Showing that he wants a young, attractive girlfriend whom he can share margaritas with.


I think that Ed got a lil' jungle fever, ayy (woo!)
Suggesting that Ed has an attraction to women of different races or backgrounds.


You are more than (you are more than) something borin' (somethin' borin')
Appreciating that the woman is more than just a boring person, and agreeing that they both want excitement in their lives.


Legs up and tongue out, Michael Jordan, uh (uh)
Being in a sexual position and comparing it to the classic Michael Jordan pose when he is midair and sticking his tongue out.


Go explorin' (woo, woo), somethin' foreign (skrrt, skrrt)
Enjoying taking risks and trying something different or foreign to them.


Bust it open, rainforest, it be pourin', yeah
Sharing a passionate moment where they both release their desires, and it is compared to the pouring rain in a rainforest.


Kiss me like you need me, rub me like a genie
Encouraging her to kiss him with passion like she needs him and to touch him like a genie granting wishes.


Pull up to my spot in Lamborghini
Aspiring to wealth and status, he wants her to pull up to his place in a Lamborghini car.


'Cause you gotta see me, never leave me
Desiring to have a partner that he can show off to the world and never wants to lose.


You got a girl that could finally do it all
Feeling confident that he has found a partner who can fulfill all of his desires.


Drop a album, drop a baby, but I never drop the ball, uh
Comparing being a successful artist and starting a family to playing sports, where he never drops the ball, or fails to succeed in his endeavors.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Camila Cabello, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Frederick John Philip Gibson, Jorden Thorpe, Steve Mac

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