Story Behind The Song
I worked at a Mexican restaurant as a bartender where Laura worked as 'back-of-the-house' help. She was working illegally and was made to give a portion of her tips back to the house (which otherwise would have been illegal). She was extremely beautiful and intelligent as well as a rebel. We became quick friends and I enjoyed practicing my Spanish with her and sharing our dreams together. One day it became too hard or her and she decided to return to her family in Mexico. This is her story.
Song Description
The song is about the injustice of Mexico versus the uncivil treatment of foreign migrants in the U.S.
| Song Length |
4:32 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Moving |
Subject |
Justice, Race/Ethnicity |
| Similar Artists |
Amy Grant, Kelly Clarkson |
Language |
Multi-Language |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"Mexican Rebel"
August 11, 2003
©2003 Rachel Lynn Sebastian
She came from a little town in Mexico.
She dreamed of the freedoms sung by the 'Indigo Girls'.
She had a history of being wild and free singing
"Liberation's near!"
But, instead of hope she began to choke
from the chains of gender fears.
Chorus
Laura La Loca como me tocas el corazón.
They think you're crazy, I know you're tired of fighting all alone. Well, you're missing your Madre y también tu Padre.
But, there's no justice there. You can't stay here either;
Pride only dies here. Laura...say a prayer.
She worked in the back of a restaurant.
She only saw it as a stepping stone
'till she could do what she wants.
She never understood why she wasn't
good enough to conjure praise.
They told her, "Look alive or you'll stay past five
and forget that raise." Oh, Laura.
Chorus
She came to the States to find a place to free her soul.
But, Laura found that bars abound everywhere you go.
She had to realize that for her to fly away with freedom's wings. She'd have to finally learn and accept the terms
of what she knew herself to be.
She was a Mexican...she was a Mexican...a Mexican Rebel.
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