Jenny and the Mexicats, previously known as Pachucos y la Princesa, is a mu… Read Full Bio ↴Jenny and the Mexicats, previously known as Pachucos y la Princesa, is a multicultural band composed of English trumpeter and singer Jenny Ball, Spanish percussionist David González Bernardos, and Mexicans Pantera Mexicat on guitar and Icho on double bass. Their style blends elements of flamenco, jazz, folk, and cumbia, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. The band is considered independent for not having a contract with any record company.

Freddy
Jenny And The Mexicats Lyrics

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e dejo ir sin hablar
Me haces sentir que yo soy tu mal,
Y llueve en mi sofá
te alejas tanto que creo que vuelas

And now that you're getting me down,
I feel like a ghost tonight

Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight...

Oh Freddy, no seas así
no ves lo que hay tras de ti
Oh Freddy, no puedes fingir,
Te vas porque te dejo ir

It's raining on my sofa, my sofa
This lampshade umbrella don't fight
for the weather.

And now that you're getting me down...

Oh Freddy, no seas así...
no ves lo que hay tras de ti
Oh Freddy, no puedes fingir,
Te vas porque te dejo ir

y ahora tu quieres hablar
Do you think I'm bloody mad?

Overall Meaning

In "Freddy" by Jenny and The Mexicats, the singer addresses a person, Freddy, whom she is letting go without speaking to him. Freddy is making her feel like she is the problem in the relationship, and as he distances himself from her, she imagines him flying away. The rain creates a somber atmosphere as she watches him leave. She repeats the refrain, "And now that you're getting me down, I feel like a ghost tonight" to emphasize the melancholy feeling of being left alone.

As the song progresses, the singer pleads with Freddy to be honest with himself and acknowledge his shortcomings. She urges him not to pretend and delve deep to see what's behind his fears that are causing him to flee. In the final lines, she expresses her frustration and asks him if he thinks she's crazy for accepting the situation as it is.

Overall, "Freddy" is a song about the pain of letting go of someone you care about and the anxiety and sadness that come with the experience. Despite the struggles and heartache, the singer finds the strength to move on, knowing that holding onto a person who is not right for her will only bring more sorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Te dejo ir sin hablar
I'm letting you go without saying anything

Me haces sentir que yo soy tu mal
You make me feel like I'm your problem

Y llueve en mi sofá
It's raining on my couch

Te alejas tanto que creo que vuelas
You're moving away so much that I think you're flying

And now that you're getting me down,
Now that you're getting me sad,

I feel like a ghost tonight
I feel like a lonely ghost tonight

Oh Freddy, no seas así
Oh Freddy, don't be like that

No ves lo que hay tras de ti
You don't see what's behind you

Oh Freddy, no puedes fingir,
Oh Freddy, you can't pretend

Te vas porque te dejo ir
You're leaving because I let you go

It's raining on my sofa, my sofa
It's pouring down on my couch