SeÒor
Willie Nelson & Calexico Lyrics


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Señor, Señor, can you tell me where we're headin'
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon?
Seems like I been down this road before
Is there any truth in that, Señor?

Señor, Señor, do you know where she is hidin'?
How long am I gonna be ridin'?
How long must I keep my eyes glued to the door?
Will there be any comfort there, Señor?

There's a wicked wind still blowin' on that upper deck
There's an iron cross still hanging down from around her neck
The marchin' band still playin' in that vacant lot
Where she held me in her arms one night and said, "Forget me not"

Señor, Señor, I can see that painted wagon
I can smell that tail of the dragon
I can't stand the suspense anymore
Can you tell me who to contact here, Señor?

The last thing I remember before I stripped and kneeled
Was that train load of fools bogged down in a magnetic field?
A gypsy with a broken flag and a flashing ring
Said, "Son, this ain't a dream no more, it's the real thing"

Señor, Señor, you know their heart here is as hard as leather
Just give me a minute, let me get it together
I just gotta pick myself up off the floor
And I'm ready when you are, Señor

Señor, Señor, let's overturn these tables
Disconnect these cables




This place don't make sense to me no more
Can you tell me what we're waiting for, Señor?

Overall Meaning

The song "Señor" is a collaboration between country music legend Willie Nelson and indie rock band Calexico. The lyrics are a conversation with "Señor", likely a spiritual guide, and explore themes of uncertainty, longing, and a desire for escape. The singer is lost and unsure of his path ("Can you tell me where we're headin' / Lincoln County Road or Armageddon?"), seeking comfort in a relationship ("Do you know where she is hidin' / How long am I gonna be ridin'?"), and searching for meaning in a confusing world ("This place don't make sense to me no more / Can you tell me what we're waiting for, Señor?").


The lyrics also incorporate vivid imagery, such as a "painted wagon" and a "train load of fools bogged down in a magnetic field". The song's chorus of "Señor, Señor" provides a haunting refrain that echoes the singer's longing for guidance and connection. Through its powerful lyrics and unique blend of country and indie rock styles, "Señor" has become a beloved song among both Willie Nelson and Calexico fans.


Line by Line Meaning

Señor, Señor, can you tell me where we're headin'
Asking the unknown Spanish sir, where the journey of life will take us, through Lincoln County Road or towards our ultimate end.


Seems like I been down this road before, Is there any truth in that, Señor?
Expressing the feeling of having already experienced a similar situation with doubts about whether it's just déjà vu or something beyond that, asking Señor for clarification.


Señor, Señor, do you know where she is hidin'? How long am I gonna be ridin'? How long must I keep my eyes glued to the door? Will there be any comfort there, Señor?
Questioning the unknown Spanish man about the whereabouts of his lover, how long does he have to search for her, is it worth waiting for and finding out the truth.


There's a wicked wind still blowin' on that upper deck There's an iron cross still hanging down from around her neck The marchin' band still playin' in that vacant lot Where she held me in her arms one night and said, "Forget me not"
Recalling the past memories with his lover where they were on the upper deck, she wore an iron cross with a marching band playing on a vacant lot, and it was the moment when they pledged eternal love and promised to remember each other.


Señor, Señor, I can see that painted wagon I can smell that tail of the dragon I can't stand the suspense anymore Can you tell me who to contact here, Señor?
Expressing the inquisitiveness about the painted wagon and the scent of the dragon's tail, the uncertainty and the anxiety of the current situation, and seeking Señor's help in finding a way out.


The last thing I remember before I stripped and kneeled Was that train load of fools bogged down in a magnetic field? A gypsy with a broken flag and a flashing ring Said, "Son, this ain't a dream no more, it's the real thing"
Recalling the incident where he saw a train full of nonsensical people in a magnetic field before being overwhelmed by the situation and getting on his knees. A gypsy with a broken flag and a flashing ring told him that it's not a dream but the real situation.


Señor, Señor, you know their heart here is as hard as leather Just give me a minute, let me get it together I just gotta pick myself up off the floor And I'm ready when you are, Señor
Realizing that the people here are untrustworthy and difficult to handle, asking Señor for some time to sort himself out and prepare for whatever comes next.


Señor, Señor, let's overturn these tables Disconnect these cables This place don't make sense to me no more Can you tell me what we're waiting for, Señor?
Suggesting to Señor to change the current situation by overturning the tables and disconnecting the cables. Feeling that this place doesn't make sense anymore and seeking Señor's guidance on what to do next.




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@erockelmtree7868

I love willie Nelson’s phrasing

@xcesiv7

One of my favorite Dylan songs and this version gives me goosebumps.

@nobugsinak

My favorite cover of one of Dylan's best songs. They nailed it.

@paulhely8930

I love this version. Brilliant.

@tomatetupil

The day my son was born, driving in the snow to meet him, this was on the radio, la resistencia

@neronine8679

.. do You give him a name Senor, after all.. 😁.. 👍..

@swamifakkananda4043

What does la resistancia have 2 do with this???????

@jerrywalters101

His respect for Mexico is truth... He treated them as equals and admits the powers which only a few of us have the brains and balls to admit. More credit to him. God bless Willie

@jeffs1546

Bob Dylan wrote this. But yeah, Willie is great too.

@mauriciomedina5528

We appreciate it amigo.

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