Story Behind The Song
Written about a girl who took my breath away. The song has definate spanish feel to it. Very tropical yet perfect for a movie bump.
Song Description
You were my paradise in Mexico is a metaphor for how his girl was the most beautiful thing he saw while on vacation in the Mexican Riviera. The song is laden with sunsets and beautiful imagery.
| Song Length |
3:11 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, World - Reggae/Caribbean |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Delighted |
Subject |
Falling in Love, Beach |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
G/F/C G/F/C
G C D G
The room was a 5-Star luxury suite with a million dollar view of the bay
C D G
The beaches were white not a cloud in the sky, a postcard kind of a day
C D G
We strolled out on the veranda to soak in this beautiful place
C D G
But it all pales in comparison to the beauty I see in your face
CHORUS:
G C D G
You were my paradise in Mexico, I saw the love in your eyes
C D G
You could brighten up the darkest day with just a wink and a smile
C D Em/G
You were my paradise in Mexico, We fell in love on the sand
C D G
Dancin? barefoot by the moonlit bay and walkin? hand in hand
G C D G
On the plane back to Long Island in the distance the city lights glow
C D G
The runway is white, powder falls from the sky and everything?s covered with snow
C D G
As I think back on our vacation in my head I hear Mexican tunes
C D G
Beautiful songs, we were singing along they must have been written ?bout you
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE:
Em G Am7 G D
The sun set out on the water and I set out to make you mine
REPEAT CHORUS