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2. The Steve's are from Minneapolis, MN. This CD was done in 1996 and includes the following members:
Steve Haas
Steve Spectrum
Wade 'Flash' Stevenson
Steve Lange
Rob Forest
Kurt Nelson
Davey Horn
Mike Laqua
All songs written by Steve Haas except "Slow Motion Walter" written by Flash, and "Set My Picture Free," written by Haas/Flash
3. The Steves are a garage pop punk fuzzy guitar band from Regina, Saskatchewan. None of the members are named Steve. Active from 2015 - 2018.
Mexico
The Steves Lyrics
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Where the women folks are friendly and the law leaves you alone
I'll believe it when I see it but I haven't seen it yet
Don't mind me just keep on talkin', I'm just looking for my hat
Ain't no god in Mexico
Ain't no way to understand
How that border crossing feeling makes a fool out of a man
If my feet would fit a railroad track, guess I'd a-been a train
Me and Louise Higginbotham used to chase across the yard
Back in 1947, that's when more than times were hard
Pity me I didn't see the line in time and like a fool
In front of god and everybody, I politely blew my cool
Ain't no god in Mexico
Ain't no comfort in the can
When you're down in Matamoros gettin' busted by the man
If I had not seen the sunshine, I would not cuss the rain
If my feet would fit a railroad track, guess I'd a-been a train
Ain't no god in Mexico
Ain't no way to understand
How that border crossing feeling makes a fool out of a man
If I had not seen the sunshine, hell, I would not cuss the rain
If my feet would fit a railroad track, guess I'd a-been a train
The Steve Miller Band's song "Mexico" provides commentary on the border between Mexico and the United States, and the complex emotions and experiences that can arise when crossing it. The song explores themes of frustration, longing, and a sense of being lost or disconnected from the world around you.
At the outset, the song speaks to a sense of hope for a better future, but one that is tempered by skepticism and caution. The singer acknowledges that there may be a "new day comin'" in Mexico, but they haven't seen evidence of it yet. This sense of uncertainty and doubt carries over into the refrain, where the singer declares that there is no god in Mexico, and no easy way to understand the border crossing experience.
The second verse reveals the personal toll that this experience can take on an individual. The singer recalls a time when they "politely blew [their] cool" in front of others, perhaps a reference to a moment of frustration or anger that they regretted later on. This memory underscores the weight of the experience of crossing the border and the frustration it can bring.
Overall, "Mexico" is a powerful commentary on the human experience of crossing borders, both literal and figurative. It speaks to the tensions between hope and skepticism, the tension between the individual and the larger systems that govern us, and the complexity of trying to forge connections in a world that can feel divided.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the road a ways, I heard say there's a new day comin' on
I've heard rumors of a better future, but I haven't seen it yet
Where the women folks are friendly and the law leaves you alone
People say that in this place, women are kind and the law doesn't bother you
I'll believe it when I see it but I haven't seen it yet
I need to see it with my own eyes to believe it
Don't mind me just keep on talkin', I'm just looking for my hat
Sorry to interrupt, I'm just searching for my hat
Ain't no god in Mexico
There is no one to save you in Mexico
Ain't no way to understand
There's no way to comprehend it
How that border crossing feeling makes a fool out of a man
Crossing the border makes a man feel foolish
If I had not seen the sunshine, hell, I would not cuss the rain
If I'd never experienced good times, I wouldn't complain about the bad
If my feet would fit a railroad track, guess I'd a-been a train
If I were meant to go in one direction, I would have been a train
Me and Louise Higginbotham used to chase across the yard
In the past, Louise Higginbotham and I used to run around in the yard
Back in 1947, that's when more than times were hard
That was during a difficult period in history
Pity me I didn't see the line in time and like a fool
Unfortunately, I didn't see the warning signs and acted foolishly
In front of god and everybody, I politely blew my cool
I lost my temper in front of everyone, including God
Ain't no comfort in the can
There is no solace in prison
When you're down in Matamoros gettin' busted by the man
When you're arrested in Matamoros
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Joe Shaver
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Judas Shuffle
I had a horrible day then Mexico quake on the news, this song flashed into my mind.Steves right I got nothin to complain about. My heart goes out to them
steve stevia
Thanks sooo much ,searched 30 years for this great song
Dany Fisher
you're very welcome Steve. If there's any other stuff you've been searching for without finding it, let me know...
Red
Simply the best
Karl Walker
Brilliant 👏
Joanne Smyth
Thanks for sharing this...