About the song
George Strait’s “The Seashores Of Old Mexico”: A Journey into Yearning and Nostalgia
George Strait has a remarkable talent for transporting his listeners to different places and evoking a wide range of emotions through his music. “The Seashores Of Old Mexico,” a song that paints a vivid picture of longing and a yearning for a distant past, is a perfect example of his storytelling prowess. Released in 1987, this track carries a certain romanticism and a touch of melancholy that has resonated with country music fans for decades.
The song’s narrative is rich with imagery, conjuring up visions of sun-drenched beaches, the gentle lapping of waves, and perhaps a lost love or a cherished memory tied to that specific locale. The title itself, “The Seashores Of Old Mexico,” immediately sets a tone of wistfulness and a sense of a time gone by. It suggests a place of significance, a location imbued with personal history and perhaps a touch of romanticism.
Strait’s vocal delivery on this song is particularly evocative. His voice, with its characteristic smooth and steady quality, carries a sense of longing and a touch of wistful reflection. You can almost hear the yearning in his tone, the desire to return to a place that holds significant meaning for him. His ability to convey such emotion with a seemingly effortless delivery is a hallmark of his artistry.
The musical arrangement complements the song’s narrative beautifully. The gentle guitar work and the subtle use of traditional country instrumentation create an atmosphere that feels both authentic and slightly melancholic, perfectly mirroring the emotions expressed in the lyrics. It’s a sound that evokes the vastness of the ocean and the expanse of time.
“The Seashores Of Old Mexico” is more than just a song about a place; it’s a song about memory, about the places and people that hold a special significance in our lives. It’s a reminder of the power of nostalgia and the way in which certain locations can become intertwined with our most cherished experiences. For anyone who has ever longed for a place or a time from their past, George Strait’s heartfelt rendition of this song will undoubtedly strike a chord. It’s a journey into the heart, guided by the evocative imagery of the seashores of old Mexico.
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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
