Mexico
Ron Paul Morin & Luke P. Wilson Lyrics
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Trying to be a pretty golden brown.
Smoke and rum is my mission
Happiness is all I need right now.
Gonna come a time
There's gonna come a time when
I can go to Mexico
I believe in the here and now
I believe in the here and now tomorrow's pain will melt away.
Get your hands on the trigger
I saw the latest story on TV
A blue bag flowed past my window
This helicopter's too damn close to me.
And there's
There's gonna come a time
There will come a time, we'll be just like Mexico
When I go there
When I go there, I'll be wearing purple ribbons when I go there
When I go there, I'll be dancing in the street when I go there
When I go there...
We can go to Mexico
The lyrics of Ron Paul Morin & Luke P. Wilson's song "Mexico" depict a desire to escape from the troubles of the present and seek happiness and freedom in a different land, particularly Mexico. The opening lines suggest a longing for warmth and sunshine, with the singer trying to achieve a "pretty golden brown" tan, while the mention of smoke and rum indicate a hedonistic pursuit of pleasure. The chorus reveals the ultimate dream of going to Mexico, a place where the singer believes they can find happiness and leave behind the pain of the present.
However, the song also contains a political message about the troubles of the modern world. The lyrics describe the singer witnessing a disturbing scene of a "blue bag" floating past their window, a reference to the controversial practice of releasing water from dams into rivers, which can harm the environment and indigenous populations. The mention of a helicopter being too close also suggests an invasion of privacy and a sense of paranoia. The singer points out that there will be a time when their own country will resemble Mexico in its troubles, suggesting that the pursuit of happiness and freedom can never truly be achieved.
Overall, "Mexico" is a song that expresses a desire for escape and the search for a better life, while also acknowledging the troubles of the present and the potential for a dystopian future.
Line by Line Meaning
You love sun in the distance
You enjoy the warmth of the sun that's far away from you.
Trying to be a pretty golden brown.
You strive to get tanned and look attractive with a golden-brown complexion.
Smoke and rum is my mission
Your goal is to smoke and drink rum, and you're actively pursuing it.
Happiness is all I need right now.
All you desire at the moment is to be happy and content.
Gonna come a time
There will be a time in the future
There's gonna come a time when
There will be a specific moment in the future when something will happen.
I can go to Mexico
You'll have the opportunity to travel and visit Mexico.
I believe in the here and now
You have faith in the present moment and don't worry about the future.
I believe in the here and now tomorrow's pain will melt away.
Your optimism helps you handle any stress or pain that you might face in the future.
Get your hands on the trigger
Take control of the situation and be assertive.
I saw the latest story on TV
You watched the most recent news report on television.
A blue bag flowed past my window
You saw a blue bag moving past your window, possibly being blown by the wind.
This helicopter's too damn close to me.
The helicopter is uncomfortably near to where you are.
There's gonna come a time
There will be another specific moment in the future.
There will come a time, we'll be just like Mexico
In the future, things may change, and we could be in a similar situation as Mexico.
When I go there
In the event of visiting Mexico
When I go there, I'll be wearing purple ribbons when I go there
When you visit Mexico, you'll be wearing purple ribbons.
When I go there, I'll be dancing in the street when I go there
You imagine yourself dancing happily in the streets of Mexico when you go there.
When I go there...
There are additional things you intend to do when you visit Mexico.
We can go to Mexico
We have the option and ability to travel to Mexico.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ARTHUR LANON NEVILLE, CASSANDRA WILSON, GEORGE PORTER, JOSEPH MODELISTE, KEITH CIANCIA, LEO NOCENTELLI, MIKE ELIZONDO
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