Written in 2007, it was the first song where I wrote directly to a theme before I had any music. I wrote a series of phrases and the one that struck me was, "I hear they treat heartache with tequila and loneliness by dancing with those pretty senoritas."
I knew that would be in the chorus. The song was written over two days in July of 2007, perhaps influenced by my impending separation from my first wife.
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South To Mexico (smuggling my heart) Lyrics
© 2007 - Matthew Moran
Arrogant Sage Music
VERSE
Johnny & Patricia they’re good friends of mine
They call me up said, “Boy, it must be time”
“Going to take you out - see you on your feet again”
They don’t know I’ve got a different plan
That’s the problem with this little town
Everybody knows when you are up or down
Need a change of venue, a change of scenery
A language barrier might be just the thing
CHORUS
I’m smuggling my heart South to Mexico
A little border town where I can just lay low
I hear they treat heartache with tequila
And Loneliness by dancing with those pretty senoritas
A dark cantina with no one I know
Soft desert winds to warm my soul
I’m smuggling my heart South to Mexico
Verse 2:
Mariachi band will play that sad love song
Don’t understand a word but I will sing along
Between the locals and expatriates
I find a place to put my love to rest
(chorus)
VERSE
Que bonita, quieres baillar
We’re the last two sitting at this lonely bar
My broken Spanish makes you laugh I see
Does your pretty smile mean there’s a chance for me?
20 дек 2022
