Mexico (a demo)

We have been sheltered temporarily on Chimney Creek since October.

Shortly after we moved in, Melissa’s kayak was stolen — truly adding insult to injury. When I mentioned it to my friend and long-time Tybee resident, he said, well, you know they call that Criminal Creek. And I did remember that in our first year here  I bought a Criminal Creek T-shirt at Café Loco’s Crabbing Competition. 

So, I started out with a song about Criminal Creek but it became “Mexico,” an upbeat tune that would be just another I’ve-had-it, getaway, run away song, if not for the chorus.  It is a surprise twist on the immigration issue.

And for those who think all songs, particularly first-person tunes, are totally autobiographical, I will remind you that exaggeration and outright fictionalization are the hallmarks of good songwriting.   

Mexico

I ain’t complaining though it’s a painful fact
Been flooded twice now, can’t make my way back.
Gotta leave Chimney Creek ,find a new home
Been thinking ‘bout, checking out Mexico.

Never been further than California
Couldn’t afford to live there now if I wanted
I need a place that won’t cost me my soul
been thinking about, checking out Mexico.

(CHORUS):
They say everyone wants to come here
They can take my place and let me disappear
Some place warmer, maybe on a coast
been thinking about, checking out Mexico.

I owe more money than I’ve ever made
It ain’t cheap living in a constant haze
Need one more deal, one more score
been thinking about, checking out Mexico.