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.
Government Man
Important Man
Walking around at night
He's got his whiskey
He's got his briefcase
He's gonna be alright
Now when you hear those sirens
Don't you think it's only gone by a drill
'cause when El Presidente pulls the trigger
He always shoots to kill
There are Germans in Mexico
Germans In Mexico
Taking over tonight
Falling in love with your daughter
There's only so many rabbits
That you can pull out of your hat
There's only so much time now
You know we're running out of that
Ayudame, American fighter jets!
For without you we shall not win
They come with the light and take our women for sale in Berlin
There are Germans in Mexico
Germans In Mexico
Taking over tonight
Falling in love with your daughter
Taking over tonight
Falling in love with your daughter
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Deutsche Deutsche]
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Deutsche Deutsche]
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing Everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Deutsche Deutsche]
Vaya con dios amigos!
Everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Sing Everybody]
Vaya con dios!
Important Man
Walking around at night
He's got his whiskey
He's got his briefcase
He's gonna be alright
Now when you hear those sirens
Don't you think it's only gone by a drill
'cause when El Presidente pulls the trigger
He always shoots to kill
There are Germans in Mexico
Germans In Mexico
Taking over tonight
Falling in love with your daughter
There's only so many rabbits
That you can pull out of your hat
There's only so much time now
You know we're running out of that
Ayudame, American fighter jets!
For without you we shall not win
They come with the light and take our women for sale in Berlin
There are Germans in Mexico
Germans In Mexico
Taking over tonight
Falling in love with your daughter
Taking over tonight
Falling in love with your daughter
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche"
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Deutsche Deutsche]
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Deutsche Deutsche]
Vaya con dios amigos!
Sing Everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Deutsche Deutsche]
Vaya con dios amigos!
Everbody "Deutsche Deutsche" [Sing Everybody]
Vaya con dios!
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Where it says "Ayudame" it should be "Ayuda me" which is "Aid me" in English.
The last bit says "Deutsche" which means "German" and "Vaya Con Dios, Amigo" is "Go With God, friend".
The song itself if just what it states, Germans invading mexico.
I don't think anyone takes Electric Six lyrics to be anything serious (including the members of Electric Six)
This song is surprisingly good live.
Not that we Germans have any interest in invading Mexico ... I like the song anyway as long as you see it as a joke. What sometimes is hard to believe by E6s despite towards Germany.