Mexico
The Souther Hillman Furay Band Lyrics
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She was here for the week end, we were never really such good friends
You think the story has to have an ending so you're making it up as you go.
Baby, you were on a holiday in Mexico, spending your daddy's dough
I guess I got so lonely without you, I had to let somebody know.
But she gave me such a friendly shove, I could never say no.
Baby, you were on a holiday in Mexico, spending your daddy's dough
I guess I got so sad without you, I had to let somebody know.
I might as well be walking the streets of Ranosa, wearing out my shoes
Well, I could be walking the streets of Ranosa, with nothing to do.
You know it didn't take a thing from you, I was yours and the lady knew
Well, you could even say that we were true, she was a friend of yours you know.
And you were on a holiday in Mexico, spending your daddy's dough
I guess I got so lonely without you, I had to let somebody know.
Sometimes you …. far away from home
Sometimes you ………………. Is far away from you
………………………….……, I been doin' alright
Don't you be ………………………………….
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The lyrics of The Souther Hillman Furay Band's song Mexico seem to be about a man who is missing his significant other while she is away on vacation in Mexico. He admits to being lonely and vulnerable without her and turns to another woman for comfort. The first verse describes how the woman he is with is not someone he is close friends with, but he feels like he needs to make up a story to explain why they are spending time together. It is clear that he is still thinking about his significant other and is struggling with their separation.
The chorus reveals that his significant other is in Mexico, spending money from her father. He ponders about how sad and lonely he feels without her and how he ends up seeking comfort in another woman's company. He seems to be regretful of his actions and is aware that it was never like their love. However, he couldn't resist the attention from the other woman, who encouraged him because she was a friend of his significant other.
The last verse talks about how he could be walking the streets of Ranosa, a possible metaphor for feeling lost and aimless. He confesses that he's been doing alright, but at the same time warns his significant other not to worry about him. The song overall seems to convey a sense of longing and loneliness, with the singer being unable to resist the temptation of companionship while his significant other is away.
Line by Line Meaning
She was here for the week end, we were never really such good friends
You think the story has to have an ending so you're making it up as you go.
Baby, you were on a holiday in Mexico, spending your daddy's dough
I guess I got so lonely without you, I had to let somebody know.
It was never like our love, I don't know what I was thinking of
But she gave me such a friendly shove, I could never say no.
Baby, you were on a holiday in Mexico, spending your daddy's dough
I guess I got so sad without you, I had to let somebody know.
I might as well be walking the streets of Ranosa, wearing out my shoes
Well, I could be walking the streets of Ranosa, with nothing to do.
You know it didn't take a thing from you, I was yours and the lady knew
Well, you could even say that we were true, she was a friend of yours you know.
And you were on a holiday in Mexico, spending your daddy's dough
I guess I got so lonely without you, I had to let somebody know.
Sometimes you …. far away from home
Sometimes you realize what you had when it's gone.
Sometimes you ………………. Is far away from you
Sometimes the one you love is far away and you feel alone.
………………………….……, I been doin' alright
But despite it all, I've been doing okay.
Don't you be ………………………………….
Don't be too quick to judge me or our situation.
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