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Running for the Border Lyrics
We were standing at the border
Waiting for the man to come
We didn't have a problem
Till he invented one
He said take it easy, take it slow
No one moves
Till I say so
Running for the border
Down in Mexico
We made it to Chihuahua
With the setting sun
The fans were going crazy
Everyone had fun
He said take it easy, take it slow
We've got all day
We'll make the show
Running for the border
Down in Mexico
We met the Federales
They wouldn't go away
So we gave them lots of money
It was all our fuckin' pay
They said take it easy, take it slow
No one moves
'Til I say so
Running for the border
Down in Mexico
Waiting for the man to come
We didn't have a problem
Till he invented one
No one moves
Till I say so
Down in Mexico
With the setting sun
The fans were going crazy
Everyone had fun
We've got all day
We'll make the show
Down in Mexico
They wouldn't go away
So we gave them lots of money
It was all our fuckin' pay
No one moves
'Til I say so
Down in Mexico
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This song portrays the intense tension between freedom and control in the context of a border-crossing adventure, where many unexpected challenges test the characters' resolve and resourcefulness. A group is trying to cross the border to Mexico but several issues like paying off the Mexican federal police and a theme of control and restriction border authority figures have for those wishing to get through.
All throughout, the song emphasizes the urgency and sense of escapism in a desire to break free from constraints and restrictions, whether they be physical borders or the oppressive influence of authority figures.