Story Behind The Song
I commenced writing this on the 17th of February, 2012. today, feb. 18th, song is showing signs of life. i would characterize song as a new take on Jay and the American's 'come a little bit closer'
Song Description
short, light-hearted latin dance ballad with english lyrics. this tune's about being a lover, not a fighter.
Song Length |
2:40 |
Genre |
Latin - Samba, Latin - Salsa |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Worried, Cool |
Subject |
Insults, Masculinity |
Language |
Multi-Language |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
he was a mystery man, what was his angle?
they said he came from the south.
everybody knew there was something about him,
but the answer didn't ring out.
one night at tina's cantina, i smelled trouble.
the hombre made a play for my girl.
with one so disrespectful, i should give him something to remember
but if you've lived long enough,
you know who's tough
i know that isn't me
so trust someone and treat her like a rare commodity
or you might lose her to juan
you might lose her to juan
you might lose her to juan
every night, we're here at the cantina,
we dance until they tell us we must go.
she excites me so, this pretty senorita,
for my woman, to a war, yes i would go.
my love is a fire, i cannot resist her.
with a smile, she is melting the room.
but here's this bandido from a town in sonora
saying, "gringo, you'd better make room."
but if you've lived long enough,
you know who's tough...
i know that isn't me.
so trust someone and treat her like
she must be royalty
or you might lose her to juan.
you might lose her to juan
you might lose her to juan
you might lose her to juan