Mexican Grand Prix
Mogwai Lyrics


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Fast love
Heart breaker
I'll take you
In a tail race

Is this wonder land
My fire,
My passion
And mistake

(Run and see)
(Keep runnin' now)
(Keep runnin' now)
(I run and see)
I run and see
(Keep runnin' now)
Keep runnin' now
(Run and see)

I run and see
(Run and see)
Keep runnin' now
(Runnin' now)

All because I wouldn't save your mind
All because I wouldn't save
All because I let you lose your life
When you lose your own way

(I run and see)
It's so sad
(Keep runnin' now)
I will take her
(Run and see)
'Cause you're lost in
(Keep runnin' now)
Keep runnin' now
(I run and see)

I can't blame you
(Keep runnin' now)
For getting me here
Can't get you
(Run and see)
Out my head, yeah
(Runnin' now)

Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now

Come close
Open the door
Draw the curtains
On the stairs

Half dreamer
Cream in the eye
Say goodbye
To the child there

(I run and see)
(Keep runnin' now)
(I run and see)
(Keep runnin' now)
(I run and see)
(Keep runnin' now)
(Run and see)
(Runnin' now)




(Run and see)
(Runnin' now)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mexican Grand Prix" by Mogwai are open to interpretation, as they seem to be abstract and nonsensical. However, the song seems to be about driving recklessly, taking risks and eventually losing control. The phrase "tail race" refers to a stream or channel created by diverting the water from a dam's turbines, and it may symbolize a dangerous race in which the participants follow each other closely, like the water following the turbines. The lines "All because I wouldn't save your mind / All because I let you lose your life / When you lose your own way" suggest that the singer is responsible for the consequences of their actions, but also that they allowed someone else to follow them blindly and suffer the consequences. The repetition of "Keep runnin' now" and "I run and see" creates a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer is trying to escape something or reach a goal, but they are not sure what it is.


On a musical level, "Mexican Grand Prix" is a dynamic and guitar-driven instrumental piece that gradually builds up to a cathartic climax. The drums and bass provide a propulsive rhythm while the guitars weave intricate melodies and harmonies. The song features several sections with different dynamics and textures, including a quiet interlude with piano and strings, and a distorted solo that evokes the sound of a roaring engine. Overall, the song conveys a sense of excitement, danger, and release, as if the listener is experiencing a thrilling ride.


Line by Line Meaning

Fast love
Intense, passionate love that is quick to develop


Heart breaker
Someone who causes heartache or emotional pain by their actions or decisions


I'll take you
I will accompany you or be there for you


In a tail race
A term used in hydroelectric power generation that refers to the water discharge from a turbine


Is this wonder land
Asking if this is a magical, marvelous place


My fire,
The intense passion and desire that burns within


My passion
The strong enthusiasm and drive for something


And mistake
A reference to a previous poor decision that was regrettable


(Run and see)
An urgent call to action or to move quickly


(Keep runnin' now)
A sense of urgency and importance placed on continuing to move forward


(I run and see)
The singer personally experiences or witnesses something important


I run and see
The artist is in motion, possibly striving for a goal or trying to escape something


It's so sad
Expressing empathy or sympathy for a difficult situation


I will take her
Vowing to protect and care for someone


'Cause you're lost in
Indicating why an action or decision was made


I can't blame you
Acknowledging that someone else is not at fault for a particular situation


For getting me here
The situation being discussed is a result of decisions or actions made by the other person


Can't get you
Unable to stop thinking about or being affected by someone or something


Out my head, yeah
Can't stop thinking about something, despite efforts to do so


Come close
Invitation to approach and interact more closely


Open the door
A literal instruction to open a door, or a figurative instruction to be more open or receptive


Draw the curtains
A literal instruction to close the curtains, or a figurative instruction to keep something private or hidden


On the stairs
Reference to a specific location, possibly where something important happened


Half dreamer
Someone who is partially awake or partially lost in their thoughts or fantasies


Cream in the eye
An unusual or unexpected occurrence, possibly causing confusion or disruption


Say goodbye
A farewell, possibly indicating that something has ended or is about to end


To the child there
Reference to a specific person or situation involving a child




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Written by: John Cummings, Luke Paul Sutherland

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Bert. H Buysse

Fast love
Heart breaker
I'll take you
In a tail race
Is this wonder land
My fire,
My passion
And mistake
I run and see
(Keep runnin' now)
Keep runnin' now
(Run and see)
I run and see
(Run and see)
Keep runnin' now
(Runnin' now)
All because I wouldn't save your mind
All because I wouldn't save
All because I let you lose your life
When you lose your own way
It's so sad
(Keep runnin' now)
I will take her
(Run and see)
'Cause you're lost in
(Keep runnin' now)
Keep runnin' now
(I run and see)
I can't blame you
(Keep runnin' now)
For getting me here
Can't get you
(Run and see)
Out my head, yeah
(Runnin' now)
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Keep' runnin' now, keep' runnin' now
Come close
Open the door
Draw the curtains
On the stairs
Half dreamer
Cream in the eye
Say goodbye
To the child there



All comments from YouTube:

Gerhard Landauf

Heard them once play that song live. Absolutely mindblowing.

Llewelyn Moss

2021 and still here, what a feeling! 🤟🏼

#1 guy

their best album since young team

i love cody and hawk but the vocal mixes they added to so many of these tracks really make them stand out

Roman Bird Dog

I'm dying to hear the "epic 23-minute track" that will come with the album... especially considering how ridiculously huge "My Father My King" was

Gregor Milligan

I wonder how many of these people knew who Mogwai actually are. Amazing, I love Mogwai and Glasgow even more now.

Daniel Esteban

Great video. Shows all the different people that stay in Glasgow. Awesome

Roberto Chávez

Lo hubieran grabado en México!!!!!

Giannis Zaxariadis

perfect rythm

projectno5

the one think i love about this music video is i live in glasgow and i could probably take you to ever place they show in this video.

cxtuwu

i'd rather you didnt thanks

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