The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
SKAAAAA........
Well early this mornin, I jumped out of bed.
You know I don't wanna be late. Me and my
friends are on a mission for God, and
I know it's gonna be great.
We got lots of bibles to give away, and
plenty of bottled water. I got my Spanish
to English dictionary, 'cause we're gonna
go south of the Border!!!
(Uno, dos, tres, cuatro)
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word,
cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
If you yello Taco Bell, it might not go over
so well, but in Mexico the food is true.
You go tacos, enchiladas, and tamales for
me, and i got some Good News for you!
You see, Jesús came to save the Earth
from sin, and if I may say so, this
salvation is totally free, it won't
even cost you a peso!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Shhhh....... Siesta......... FIESTA!!! (screaming)
It was a long trip on the bus, but the poeple were
so happy to see us! And you shoulda seen their
faces light up when we told them about Jesus.
UNO, DOS, TRES, CUATRO!!!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico! (Yeah!!)
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go;
we're spreadin the word, cmon let's go;
we're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Well early this mornin, I jumped out of bed.
You know I don't wanna be late. Me and my
friends are on a mission for God, and
I know it's gonna be great.
We got lots of bibles to give away, and
plenty of bottled water. I got my Spanish
to English dictionary, 'cause we're gonna
go south of the Border!!!
(Uno, dos, tres, cuatro)
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word,
cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
If you yello Taco Bell, it might not go over
so well, but in Mexico the food is true.
You go tacos, enchiladas, and tamales for
me, and i got some Good News for you!
You see, Jesús came to save the Earth
from sin, and if I may say so, this
salvation is totally free, it won't
even cost you a peso!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Shhhh....... Siesta......... FIESTA!!! (screaming)
It was a long trip on the bus, but the poeple were
so happy to see us! And you shoulda seen their
faces light up when we told them about Jesus.
UNO, DOS, TRES, CUATRO!!!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico! (Yeah!!)
Mission trip to Mexico! Mission trip to Mexico!
We're spreadin the word, cmon let's go;
we're spreadin the word, cmon let's go;
we're spreadin the word, cmon let's go on a mission trip to Mexico!
Lyrics submitted by godzgirl_87
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Ah this song is awesome. I'm going on a mission trip to Mexico later this year and this song always makes me think about how awesome it is and how awesome its going to be to save so many people. Thank you lord. :D
Wow this isn't condescending and retarded.