Painted Girls and Wine
Fools and Love in Juarez: A Tale of Wine and Women
Lyrics
Oh it's funny how wine makes fools out of men around women
Wine has the tendency to make men act foolishly, especially in the presence of women.
And it's funny how women love men till their money is gone
Women often show affection for men as long as the men have money.
As I went down to Juarez town to buy my love a ring
The narrator travels to Juarez town to purchase a ring for his love.
I stopped me by the tavern where the painted woman sing
He stops at a tavern where women with painted faces (possibly implying a suggestive or provocative appearance) are singing.
Says I I'll take one look inside but I'll not touch that wine
The narrator intends to resist the temptation of wine but still wants to enjoy the atmosphere.
And in the morn I'll buy the ring and Mary will be mine
The plan is to refrain from drinking that night, buy the ring in the morning, and marry his love, Mary.
Oh it's funny how wine makes fools out of men around women
Reiterates how wine can make men act foolishly around women.
And it's funny how women love men while the wine flows on
Highlights the irony of women loving men while they are under the influence of wine.
It's funny how wine makes fools out of men around women
Repeats the idea that wine influences men's behavior negatively around women.
And it's funny how women love men till their money is gone
Reiterates that women's love for men may diminish when the men run out of money.
I walked me in and sat me down beside the candle light
The narrator enters the tavern and sits down in the ambiance of candlelight.
And a painted girl walked by and said are you alone tonight
A painted woman asks if the narrator is alone tonight, suggesting potential companionship.
I showed her all the money that would buy my Mary's ring
The narrator shows the money meant for Mary's ring, revealing his intention to commit to Mary.
And soon the wine began to flow and we began to sing
With the flow of wine, the atmosphere becomes lively, and singing ensues.
Now I walk the streets of Juarez town with Mary on my mind
The narrator is torn between thoughts of Mary and the allure of the painted girls in Juarez town.
But every window I look me in there's painted girls and wine
Despite thinking of Mary, the narrator is surrounded by the temptation of painted girls and wine.
I can't go on to Mary cause I don't have the right
The narrator feels unable to go to Mary, possibly due to the influence of the surroundings.
So I'll stay here in Juarez town no matter what it brings
Decides to stay in Juarez town, regardless of the consequences.
Oh it's funny how wine...
Repeats the idea that wine can make men act foolishly around women.
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