Thunderdome
Portugal. The Man Black Thought Natalia Lafourcade Lyrics

All of the little gatos lose their cabezas this time of year
During this time of year, kittens (gatos) tend to lose their heads (cabezas), emphasizing the chaos and confusion that can arise.

Welcome to America
Greetings and introduction to the United States, highlighting the themes and experiences that will be discussed in the song.

I'm waiting on a miracle
Expressing a hopeful anticipation for something extraordinary to happen or change the current situation.

All my sins American
Acknowledging that all the wrongdoings or regrets are ingrained in the American identity, referring to the impact of one's actions in a societal context.

Yeah, I'm waiting on a miracle
Reiterating the desire for a miracle or a dramatic shift in circumstances, exhibiting a sense of longing or desperation.

I don't know what went wrong
Expressing confusion or lack of understanding regarding the cause of a problem or the deterioration of a situation.

Or why this feeling's gone
Questioning the disappearance of a certain emotion or sentiment, unable to comprehend its absence.

You know you want it
Emphasizing the desire or longing for something, implying that the listener is aware of their own yearning.

If you leave somebody you love
Suggesting that if one were to abandon or separate from someone they deeply care for, they would experience this longing or desire.

Jesus was a Mexican
Stating that Jesus, a religious figure, had Mexican heritage, possibly highlighting diverse cultural influences and challenging preconceived notions.

Walking on the Rio Grande
Depicting Jesus walking along the Rio Grande, a river between the United States and Mexico, symbolizing his connection to the Mexican-American experience.

Learn to speak American
Implying that Jesus acquired the ability to speak English or adopt aspects of American culture, reflecting the process of assimilation and adaptation.

Divided up the Chamizal, 64' we split it
Referring to the Chamizal dispute between the United States and Mexico in 1964, emphasizing the division and territorial conflicts between the two countries.

Like I don't know what went wrong
Similar to a previous line, expressing confusion or uncertainty about the factors that caused a negative outcome or situation.

Or why this feeling's gone
Reiterating the feeling of being unable to comprehend the disappearance or loss of a particular emotion or sensation.

This American life, vanity such an American vice
Describing the nature of life in America, highlighting the excessive focus on self-importance and materialism as typical American vices or flaws.

I never question how fair is the price
Indicating a lack of scrutiny or consideration regarding the fairness or ethical aspects of the costs associated with certain goods or experiences.

On a pair of sunglasses I'm wearing tonight
Drawing attention to the superficiality or materialistic tendencies by focusing on the singer's choice of attire and the implied significance placed on it.

Face it, we wasted our youth on the young
Confronting the reality that individuals often invest their time and energy in immature or unfulfilling pursuits during their younger years.

Pray for the taste of the truth on the tongue
Expressing the desire for genuine and honest experiences or encounters, seeking a deeper understanding or connection with reality.

Rather than taking my place in a pattern
Refusing to conform or follow a predetermined path or societal expectations, emphasizing individuality and autonomy.

I'm chasing the dragon, I'm living on the run
Metaphorically pursuing an elusive or destructive desire or addiction, constantly avoiding facing the consequences or responsibilities of one's actions.

Dearly departed from where we have started
Acknowledging the departure from the initial point or origin, possibly implying a sense of loss or detachment from one's past experiences or beliefs.

To where we have come as the areas part, it's
Highlighting the separation or division between regions or groups, emphasizing the impact of these divisions on individuals or society as a whole.

Scary the fear be of one is the heart of a judgment-free zone
Illustrating the irony of fear being the core of a supposedly non-judgmental environment or mentality, highlighting the complexity of human emotions and behaviors.

So it's crazy to feel this alone
Expressing the confusion or disbelief in experiencing a deep sense of loneliness or isolation, considering the described circumstances or surroundings.

Ain't nobody home
Asserting that there is nobody present or available, possibly indicating a sense of abandonment or lack of support.

You know you want it
Reaffirming the previous understanding that there is a desire or longing for something, reminding the listener of their own yearning.

If you leave somebody you love
Highlighting the potential consequence of feeling this desire or longing if one were to abandon or separate from someone they deeply care for.

Welcome to America (yeah)
Repeating the introduction to the United States, indicating that the subsequent content in the song further explores American experiences and themes.

Yeah (gotcha)
An interjection expressing agreement or understanding, indicating a connection or resonance with the preceding statements or sentiments.