To me, Gonzalez is speaking from the mind of Steve McQueen, the famous actor who died at a relatively early age allegedly from exposure to asbestos. In the song, Steve McQueen, after learning that his death is imminent from trained doctors -- and perhaps after accepting that an unlicensed doctor he sought out in Mexico cannot cure him -- is ready to face death head on. He's ready for his next adventure as his life was full of them.
To me, Gonzalez is speaking from the mind of Steve McQueen, the famous actor who died at a relatively early age allegedly from exposure to asbestos. In the song, Steve McQueen, after learning that his death is imminent from trained doctors -- and perhaps after accepting that an unlicensed doctor he sought out in Mexico cannot cure him -- is ready to face death head on. He's ready for his next adventure as his life was full of them.