About the song
In the vast landscape of country music, certain songs emerge not just as melodies, but as timeless narratives that resonate with the depths of human experience. Among these, **”The Seashores Of Old Mexico” by George Strait** stands as a poignant testament to love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. Released in 1987 as part of his album “Ocean Front Property,” this song, penned by Aaron Barker and Dean Dillon, weaves a tale that is both intimate and universal.
Strait, with his signature smooth baritone, delivers the story of a man reflecting on a past love affair, set against the backdrop of the serene yet melancholic shores of old Mexico. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a romantic escape, a brief respite from the complexities of life, where love blossomed under the warm Mexican sun. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this idyllic time is now a distant memory, a bittersweet recollection of what once was.
The beauty of “The Seashores Of Old Mexico” lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia, a longing for a time and place that holds cherished memories. Strait’s performance is understated yet powerful, conveying a deep sense of emotion without resorting to melodrama. The song’s arrangement, with its gentle acoustic guitar and subtle steel guitar accents, further enhances the mood, creating an atmosphere of quiet reflection.
For those who have experienced the highs and lows of love, “The Seashores Of Old Mexico” offers a comforting sense of familiarity. It speaks to the universal experience of cherishing moments that have slipped away, of finding solace in memories that continue to warm the heart. George Strait, with his masterful delivery, transforms this simple story into a timeless classic, a song that reminds us of the enduring power of love and the indelible mark it leaves on our lives.
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Lyrics
I left out of Tucson with no destination in mind
I was runnin’ from trouble and the jail term, the Judge had in mind
And the border meant freedom, a new life, romance
And that’s why I thought I should go
And start my life over on the seashores of old Mexico
My first night in Juarez, lost all the money I had
One bad senorita made use of one innocent lad
But I must keep on runnin’, it’s too late to turn back
I’m wanted in Tucson, I’m told
Yeah, and things will blow over on the seashores of old Mexico
Two Mexican farmers en route to a town I can’t say
Let me ride on the back of a flatbed half-loaded with hay
Down through Durango, Colima, Almiera
Then in the Manzanillos
Where I slept in the sunshine on seashores of old Mexico
After one long siesta, I came wide awake in the night
I was startled by someone who shadowed the pale moonlight
My new-found companion, one young senorita
Who offered a broken hello
To the gringo she found on the seashores of old Mexico
She spoke of Sonora and swore that she’d never return
For her Mexican husband, she really had no great concern
‘Cause she loved the gringo, my red hair and lingo
That’s all I needed to know
Yeah, I found what I needed on the seashores of old Mexico
Yeah, she loved the gringo, my red hair and lingo
That’s all I needed to know, ha-ha
Yeah, I found what I needed on the seashores of old Mexico
