Nick Mackenzie Medley
Nick Mackenzie Lyrics


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Sad song
In the land of the Spanish sun
Cuba libre, sangria and sun prepare the lovesong
I could do anything, I felt free, so I followed my heart
But I've told you who's waiting at home
We knew the end from the start

Juanita
I kissed the tears from your Spanish eyes
I hate to say goodbye, but I've got to leave you
Juanita
There is someone who's waiting at home
I can't leave her alone
Juanita

That's what my father used to teach me
Never let another story reach me
You can't grow peaches on a tree
Meant for cherries, you will see
And so forever it will be

Soft and tender as I say, son
You do the things in the perfect way, son
You can't grow peaches on a tree
Meant for cherries, you will see
And so forever it will be

Na na na
Na nananana na nanana
Na nana nanana
Na nananana na

Hello, good morning, how are you?
How is your weather today?
Hello, good morning, how are you?
Have your moody clouds passed away?

Mary, with your lips as sweet as cherries
Everytime that we walk by
All the birds sing in the sky
That you wanna be my wife

Mary, you're the one I wanna marry
Here I'm sitting on my knees
Would you tell me, Mary please
That you wanna be my wife

Baby, hey baby
The way you treat me cool really drives me crazy
Don't say no, it's really time to go babe
You know, you know, hope has to grow so
Give me a chance and listen to my song

One is one
Two is two
It's the two of us
Honey you can't change my love for you

One is one
Two is two
And as sure as you know these things are true
I say this man is loving you

Pretty little honey
Stop laughing it ain't funny
You can't believe but I wonder why
Can't you see it ain't a lie

Pretty little honey
Don't laugh it ain't funny
I guess I better stop to look at you
With the twinkle in my eyes

You know the reason why





You know the reason why

Overall Meaning

The song "Nick Mackenzie Medley" is a compilation of various short songs or snippets of songs by Dutch singer Nick Mackenzie. The first part talks about being in a foreign land, enjoying the freedom and sing happiness, but still feeling homesick and missing the one you left behind. The singer's father taught him to stay true to his commitments and not be swayed by temporary pleasures. The second part of the song is a mix of cheerful greetings and love declarations to different women, telling them how much he loves them and wants to marry them.


The lyrics of the first part of the song speak about a time of freedom and independence when the singer was in a foreign country, enjoying the Cuban lifestyle of Cuba Libre, sangria and sun and singing a lovesong. However, he acknowledges that he has someone waiting for him at home and knew that the relationship would not last despite the initial thrill of being in a foreign land. The lyrics also mention the singer's father who advises him to stay committed to his relationship back home.


The second part of the song is a mix of happy greetings and love proclamations to various women. The lyrics are filled with love and optimism but give the impression that the singer is unlikely to follow through his promises to any of these women. The snippets of songs appear to be unconnected, but the repetition of the same themes, greetings to women and talk of love, gives the impression that the singer is seeking affection and validation from different sources.


Line by Line Meaning

Sad song
This is a melancholic song.


In the land of the Spanish sun
The singer is in a place that enjoys a lot of sunshine, likely a Spanish-speaking country.


Cuba libre, sangria and sun prepare the lovesong
The cheerful and relaxing environment of the place inspires the singer to sing about love.


I could do anything, I felt free, so I followed my heart
The artist is enjoying his freedom and feels optimistic about his choices.


But I've told you who's waiting at home
The artist has someone waiting for him back home.


We knew the end from the start
Both the singer and the person he's with in the foreign country were aware that their relationship had an expiration date.


Juanita
The singer addresses a woman named Juanita.


I kissed the tears from your Spanish eyes
The artist comforts Juanita as she cries.


I hate to say goodbye, but I've got to leave you
The artist is sad to leave Juanita but he has to go back home.


There is someone who's waiting at home
The artist has a significant other who is waiting for him back home.


I can't leave her alone
The singer would feel guilty leaving his significant other alone while he is away in another country.


That's what my father used to teach me
The artist is referencing a lesson his father taught him.


Never let another story reach me
The singer wants to remain true to his values and principles without getting swayed by other people's stories or opinions.


You can't grow peaches on a tree
You can't expect something that's not meant to happen.


Meant for cherries, you will see
What's meant for you will happen, and you'll realize it later when it does.


And so forever it will be
Things will always be as they're meant to be.


Soft and tender as I say, son
The father is speaking to his son in a gentle manner.


You do the things in the perfect way, son
The father is praising his son for doing things right.


Na na na
This line is a vocalization with no particular meaning.


Na nananana na nanana
This line is a vocalization with no particular meaning.


Na nana nanana
This line is a vocalization with no particular meaning.


Na nananana na
This line is a vocalization with no particular meaning.


Hello, good morning, how are you?
The singer greets someone.


How is your weather today?
The artist asks about the other person's weather.


Have your moody clouds passed away?
The singer wonders if the other person's mood has improved.


Mary, with your lips as sweet as cherries
The singer addresses a woman named Mary, praising her beauty.


Everytime that we walk by
The singer and Mary are in a romantic relationship and spend time walking together.


All the birds sing in the sky
The artist is using a metaphor to describe how happy and in love he is with Mary.


That you wanna be my wife
The artist wants to propose to Mary and hopes that she says yes.


Mary, you're the one I wanna marry
The singer reiterates his desire to marry Mary.


Here I'm sitting on my knees
The singer is proposing to Mary on one knee.


Would you tell me, Mary please
The artist is asking Mary to tell him if she agrees to be his wife.


Baby, hey baby
The artist is addressing someone affectionately.


The way you treat me cool really drives me crazy
The artist is being treated well by the addressed person and is very happy about it.


Don't say no, it's really time to go babe
The singer doesn't want the addressed person to leave and is asking them to stay.


You know, you know, hope has to grow so
The artist is being optimistic about their relationship growing and improving.


Give me a chance and listen to my song
The singer is asking the addressed person to give them a chance to express their feelings.


One is one
This line means that one is unique and singular.


Two is two
This line means that there are two distinct things or people.


It's the two of us
The artist is referring to a relationship between two people.


Honey you can't change my love for you
The artist is reassuring their love for the addressed person.


And as sure as you know these things are true
The singer is certain that their love is real and will last.


I say this man is loving you
The singer is declaring their love for the addressed person.


Pretty little honey
The artist is addressing someone who is sweet and pretty.


Stop laughing it ain't funny
The artist is addressing someone who is laughing and may not be taking them seriously.


You can't believe but I wonder why
The artist is wondering why the addressed person doesn't believe them.


Can't you see it ain't a lie
The singer is trying to convince the addressed person that they're telling the truth.


I guess I better stop to look at you
The artist is admiring the addressed person.


With the twinkle in my eyes
The singer's eyes sparkle with appreciation and admiration.


You know the reason why
This line is repeated to emphasize that the addressed person should already know why the singer feels the way they do.




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