The Road To Ensenada
Lyle Lovett Lyrics

As I lay sick and broken
I am currently in a state of illness and vulnerability

Viva Mexico
Long live Mexico

My eyes just won't stay open
I am struggling to keep my eyes open and remain conscious

And I dream a dream of home
In my current state, I am longing for the comfort and familiarity of my home

Where coffee's on the table
Home is a place where coffee is readily available

And there's kindness in your hand
The people back home are compassionate and caring

Honey I'll help you rightly
Despite my current state, I will still offer assistance if needed

But right now I'm feeling bad
However, I am currently not feeling well myself

Listen to your heart that beats
Pay attention to your own instincts and feelings

And follow it with both your feet
Act on these instincts and make decisions based on them

And as you walk and as you breathe
Continue to live your life, taking one step at a time

You ain't no friend to me
If you do not follow your own heart and instincts, I cannot consider you a friend

And the road to Ensenada
The journey to Ensenada

Is plenty wide and fast
The route is open and quick

If you head south from Tijuana
To get to Ensenada, travel south from Tijuana

Then I'll see you at last
If you follow this route, we will finally be reunited

But my eyes they open slowly
However, I am still struggling to remain awake and alert

And they look around the room
I am surveying my surroundings

The old man seems worried
An older man in the room appears concerned about my condition

And there ain't no sign of you
Despite my desires, you are still not here

You can offer to the righteous
If you have goodness within you, you may offer it to those who also possess it

The good that you have won
The positive qualities and values that you have earned through your actions

But down here among the unclean
In this place where people may be considered immoral or unclean, this goodness may not hold up

The good just comes undone
These positive qualities may end up being corrupted or lost

The sisters at the borderline
Women who live near the border

They're holding out their hands
These women are visibly seeking help and assistance

They're begging me for something Lord
They are desperately asking for aid, with a sense of pleading and urgency

But I don't understand
However, I do not fully comprehend their situation or what they need

So it's adios to Alvarado
I must say goodbye to Alvarado

Tell him to stay between the lines
Offer him instruction to stay within certain boundaries or guidelines

And if he sees that Gabriella girl
If he encounters Gabriella

Tell her I'll look her up next time
Let her know that I plan to see her again in the future

Because the road to Ensenada
Once again, this refers to the journey to Ensenada

Is plenty wide and fast
Again emphasizing the ease and convenience of this path

And this time through Tijuana
On this occasion, I will pass through Tijuana

Well, it won't be my last
This will not be the last time I make this journey

You ain't no friend of me
Once again, if you do not follow your own instincts and heart, you cannot be considered a friend to me