Asshole From El Paso
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We don't have no lovin's in El Paso
We don't go to porno picture shows
We don't swap our wives with our neighbors
And we keep our kids away from Mexico.
And I'm proud to be an asshole from El Paso
You walk down the street knee-deep in tacos
Ta-ta-ta-tacos
And the wetbacks still get twenty cents an hour.
We don't wipe our asses on Old Glory,
God and Lone Star beer are things we trust.
We keep our women virgins till they're married
So hosin' sheep is good enough for us.
And I'm proud to be an asshole from El Paso
A place where sweet young virgins are deflowered.
You walk down the street knee-deep in tacos
Ta-ta-ta-tacos
And the wetbacks still get twenty cents an hour.
I'm proud to be an asshole from El Paso
A place where sweet young virgins are deflowered.
You walk down that street knee-deep in tacos
Ta-ta-ta-tacos
And the wetbacks still get twenty cents an hour
"Asshole from El Paso" is a satirical country song by Kinky Friedman that mocks the stereotypical Texan attitude towards women, minorities, and patriotism. The song is sung from the perspective of the titular asshole, boasting about his hometown's virtues of keeping women virgins until marriage, trusting in God and beer, and paying low wages to Mexican laborers. The lyrics also heavily feature tacos as a symbol of the city's cuisine and culture.
Despite its crude and offensive content, the song is widely regarded as a classic of outlaw country music and has been covered by several artists. Some interpret the song as a commentary on the hypocrisy and ignorance of Southern values and attitudes. Others see it as a satire aimed at the excesses and contradictions of American culture as a whole.
One interesting fact about the song is that the character of the asshole from El Paso is actually based on a real person, a friend of Kinky Friedman's who would often make outrageous and offensive statements. The song was also partially inspired by the hit song "Okie from Muskogee" by Merle Haggard, which similarly celebrated conservative American values.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't have no lovin's in El Paso
Romantic relationships are not common in El Paso.
We don't go to porno picture shows
Residents of El Paso don't visit porn theaters.
We don't swap our wives with our neighbors
People in El Paso do not exchange wives with their neighbors.
And we keep our kids away from Mexico.
Parents in El Paso prevent their children from crossing over to Mexico.
And I'm proud to be an asshole from El Paso
The singer feels proud to be from El Paso despite its negative reputation.
A place where sweet young virgins are deflowered.
El Paso is known for young girls losing their virginity.
You walk down the street knee-deep in tacos
There is an abundance of taco restaurants in El Paso.
Ta-ta-ta-tacos
Emphasis on the popularity of tacos in El Paso.
And the wetbacks still get twenty cents an hour.
Employers in El Paso pay immigrant workers low wages.
We don't wipe our asses on Old Glory,
Residents of El Paso express respect for the American flag.
God and Lone Star beer are things we trust.
El Paso residents trust in God and certain beers.
We keep our women virgins till they're married
Virginity is valued in women and sex is only acceptable within marriage.
So hosin' sheep is good enough for us.
The reference to sheep suggests alternative sexual behavior in El Paso.
I'm proud to be an asshole from El Paso
Reinforcement of the singer's pride in being from El Paso.
A place where sweet young virgins are deflowered.
Reiteration of El Paso's reputation for young girls losing their virginity.
You walk down that street knee-deep in tacos
Restating the popularity of taco restaurants in El Paso.
Ta-ta-ta-tacos
Reiteration of the emphasis on tacos in El Paso.
And the wetbacks still get twenty cents an hour
Repetition of the low wages paid to immigrant workers in El Paso.
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nedludd7622
Written by Chinga Chavin and on his album "Country Porn".
@ukkfayooyay
Some people "get" Kinky Friedman, others don't.
@MrJeffcoley1
ukkfayooyay Kinky Friedman’s one joke is funny for about 3 minutes.
@jesterd14
Used to play this in Iraq for a SFC from El Paso, he loved it and bought the CD from me.
@DWNicolo
Best parody of Merle Haggard's Okie from Miskokie.
@seatspud
+Daniel Ring The second best? "I'm proud to be old Obi-Wan Kenobi" from Hardware Wars. Granted, it was only one line, but still memorable!
@ronaldburgess2884
Daniel Ring Merle got a kick out of it.
@davidsandler6235
check out the Youngbloods Hippie from Olema. Nice little intersection with a hotel in far west Marin County.
@NuisanceMan
@@davidsandler6235 "Hippie from Olema" is more of a rejoinder than a parody.
@crackuhpleez
If you don't like the lyrics of this song you are REALLY gonna hate "They Ain't makin Jews Like Jesus Anymore."