Down in Mexico
Kevin Parent Lyrics


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A famous wolf facing winter
Your on the dark side of the moon
Your hiding out for help lost in your cradle
There no one you can hold responsable
No one you can hold on to

(Refrain)
I wonder why you ran away
You couldn’t stand those rainy days
I wonder why you had to go and get busted for blow down in Mexico
I still count you as my friend
I curled finger on my hand
I wonder why you had to go and get caught with that blown down in Mexico

Your daughter is going on seventeen
And she’s riding the machine
To me she’s still little Mari-Jo
But heal they on no hurry he
Thankfull you choose to leave

Was that something missing so bad
So bad, you had to risk it all…


I wonder why you ran away
You couldn’t stand those rainy days
I wonder why you had to go and get busted for blow down in Mexico
I still count you as my friend
I curled finger on my hand




I wonder why you had to go and get busted for blow instead of blowing hot
with us in the band… in the band

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kevin Parent's song "Down in Mexico" reveal a story about a wolf known for fame, but currently facing tough times during winter. The wolf is seemingly isolated, hidden on the "dark side of the moon" and lost in his cradle, and although he may have people who care about him, no one is taking responsibility for his situation. The lyrics then shift towards focusing on the wolf's daughter, who is quickly growing up and entering a risky lifestyle.


The chorus then proceeds as the artist wonders why the wolf ran away and ended up getting caught with drugs in Mexico. The artist questions what drove the wolf towards this self-destructive path, despite being a friend who is missed. The closing lines express a desire for the wolf to have chosen to stay with the band and engage with them positively.


The song appears to be a story about addiction and the consequences of such actions, including distancing oneself from loved ones, taking unnecessary risks, and leaving behind a disappointing legacy. The lyrics' vivid language of wolves and the moon adds a touch of poetry and depth to the narrative.


Line by Line Meaning

A famous wolf facing winter
The singer is a well-known person who is going through a tough phase


Your on the dark side of the moon
You are in a lonely and dark place


Your hiding out for help lost in your cradle
You are struggling on your own and feeling helpless like a baby


There no one you can hold responsable
You cannot blame anyone else for your current situation


No one you can hold on to
You have no one to rely or lean on for support


I wonder why you ran away
The singer is questioning why the person chose to leave


You couldn’t stand those rainy days
The person was unable to handle difficult times


I wonder why you had to go and get busted for blow down in Mexico
The singer is questioning why the person chose to partake in illegal activities in Mexico


I still count you as my friend
The singer still sees the person as a friend despite their choices


I curled finger on my hand
The singer is holding out the gesture of a curled finger, indicating that they extend their hand in friendship


Your daughter is going on seventeen
The person's daughter is almost an adult


And she’s riding the machine
The daughter is riding a motorcycle


To me she’s still little Mari-Jo
To the singer, the person's daughter will always be known as Mari-Jo


But heal they on no hurry he
The singer is commenting on the person's choice to leave and its impact on the daughter


Thankfull you choose to leave
The singer is grateful that the person left, as they do not want to be associated with their illegal activities


Was that something missing so bad
The singer is questioning whether there was something lacking in the person's life that led to their risky behavior


So bad, you had to risk it all…
The person put everything on the line due to their desperation


I wonder why you had to go and get caught with that blown down in Mexico
The singer is questioning why the person got caught with illegal substances in Mexico


Instead of blowing hot with us in the band… in the band
The singer questions why the person didn't stay with the band and continue making music instead of engaging in illegal activities




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