Nazareth is a Scottish hard rock band formed in Dunfermline in 1968 that ha… Read Full Bio ↴Nazareth is a Scottish hard rock band formed in Dunfermline in 1968 that had several hits in Canada, the United Kingdom, and a number of other European countries in the early 1970s. The breadth of their popularity expanded internationally, including in the USA, with their 1975 album Hair of the Dog, which featured their hits "Hair of the Dog" and a cover of the ballad "Love Hurts". They have continued to record and tour for more than fifty years.

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Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)

Mexico
Nazareth Lyrics

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One more promise soaked in rye whiskey
One more word that bites the dust on some bar room floor
I'm the man who travels 'round doing
Hey, we don't talk about that
I'll get the favor done for you
No one will ever know

Then I'll run to Mexico

Cold as stone my eyes fall on another
Just another name that's runnin' through my mind
At your request I'll do whatever you require
You give me the light, I supply the fire

Then I'll burn for Mexico

Pretty senorita, she lies to me
Smiles sweetly in the morning when I wake up cold sweating
'Cause some day I'll be in the sights

One more call when someone finds a target
Only guarded whispers never mentions names
Money on the line will be just fine
You'll never be involved
And even if a clue shows you'll never know

'Cause I'll be in Mexico

Overall Meaning

The song 'Mexico' by Nazareth talks about a man who is willing to do anything for his clients, without disclosing the nature of the work he does or talking about it openly. He promises everything under the influence of rye whiskey, as the lyrics mention. He is secretive about his work and is always on the move, making sure no one knows what he is up to, and he gets the job done for his clients without any questions asked. He goes by the name of 'the man who travels round doing,' as the song states, and will go to any lengths to fulfill his clients' requests.

As the song mentions, he goes to Mexico after he has completed his task and knows that he has done his job safely without anyone else knowing about it. The song implies that the man is a hitman or a professional who carries out illegal activities for his clients. He is always on the prowl for his next target, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his occupation a secret. The lyrics state that the man finds comfort in Mexico and that he will hide there until his next job.

Overall, the song implies that the singer is involved in illegal activities and is a man of secrecy. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is always on the move, completing tasks and ensuring his involvement in them remains untraceable. The music is slow and somber, fitting for the dark lyrics, and the vocals evoke a feeling of melancholy.

Line by Line Meaning

One more promise soaked in rye whiskey
I make a lot of promises when I'm drunk that I won't keep.

One more word that bites the dust on some bar room floor
I say a lot of things I don't mean when I'm drunk and they never come to fruition.

I'm the man who travels 'round doing
I'm always on the move and doing things that are probably not legal.

Hey, we don't talk about that
I can't really tell you what I do because it's probably illegal and I don't want to incriminate myself.

I'll get the favor done for you
I'll do something for you, but don't ask any questions about it.

No one will ever know
I'll keep it a secret and you don't have to worry about anyone finding out.

Then I'll run to Mexico
After I complete the task, I'll leave town and go to Mexico so no one can find me.

Cold as stone my eyes fall on another
I'm always looking for the next task to complete, without emotion or remorse.

Just another name that's runnin' through my mind
I have a lot of work to do and I'm constantly thinking about who I'm going to help next.

At your request I'll do whatever you require
I'm willing to do anything you need me to do for you, no matter how illegal or immoral it may be.

You give me the light, I supply the fire
You give me the go-ahead and I'll take care of everything. I don't need any help from anyone else.

Then I'll burn for Mexico
Once I've completed the task, I'll leave town and go to Mexico quickly, before anyone can catch me.

Pretty senorita, she lies to me
There's a woman who I'm involved with, but I know she's not trustworthy and she's probably lying to me.

Smiles sweetly in the morning when I wake up cold sweating
She pretends to care about me, but I know that she's probably the cause of my problems and I wake up anxious and stressed because of her.

'Cause some day I'll be in the sights
I know that someday I'm going to get caught for my illegal activities and I'm constantly looking over my shoulder.

One more call when someone finds a target
I'm always getting calls from people who need my help taking care of someone or something.

Only guarded whispers never mentions names
I can't reveal the identity of the person or thing that needs to be taken care of because it's probably not legal and I need to keep it a secret.

Money on the line will be just fine
I'm only doing this for the money, and I'll do whatever it takes to get it.

You'll never be involved
I'll keep you out of it and you won't have to worry about getting in trouble.

And even if a clue shows you'll never know
Even if there are hints or clues that something illegal is going on, you'll never know that I had anything to do with it.

'Cause I'll be in Mexico
After I finish the job, I'm leaving town and heading to Mexico where no one can find me.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ronald Paul Morin

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