Story Behind The Song
We've all been somewhere that takes us away from reality and we just want the experience to last forever.
Song Description
A guy goes to Mexico, has a lot of "nighttime recreation" and he doesn't want to go back home. If he doesn't make it, he just wants his friends to know that he "Died and Went to Mexico"
| Song Length |
3:41 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
On Cloud Nine, Relaxed |
Subject |
Happiness, Fun |
| Similar Artists |
Jimmy Buffett, Uncle Kracker |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
I've got one night left on this vacation
But I can't get enough of this nighttime recreation
Senoritas by my side,
Tequila shots and a little salt and lime
It looks like this could be a killer combination
(Chorus)
The oil's burning down in Cancun
Mariachis playing "Tu Solo Tu"
The sun is barely going down
Night is falling on this party town
So if I don't ever make it back home
Go tell all of my amigos
I died.... and went to Mexico
(Verse 2)
Ray and Willie sang of Seven Spanish Angels
Tonight three of them are sitting at my table
I need another month or more,
To search the crowds and find the other four
I'm afraid the next tequila shooter might be fatal
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
Hey bartender, let's all raise a glass,
to the life that is passed from this gringo
Who laid it all down for the palm trees and pink flamingos
(Repeat Chorus)