Tampico
Tampico Rhythms: A Musical Journey through Mexican Charms
Lyrics
I, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
I am in Tampico, a city on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico, located in Mexico.
You buy a beautiful shawl
You purchase a beautiful shawl, likely as a gift for Aunt Flo.
A souvenir for Aunt Flo
The shawl is a souvenir for Aunt Flo.
Authentic Mexican yarn
The shawl is made of authentic Mexican yarn, ironically stating it's made in Idaho.
Made in Idaho
Highlighting the discrepancy in the origin of the yarn.
I, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tampico, Tampico, down Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico, located in Mexico.
The senoritas, they waive, when you arrive at the dock
Suggests that when arriving at the dock, local women wave, emphasizing a welcoming atmosphere.
The native costumes they wear
Describes the native costumes of women as modern, wearing slacks and bobby socks.
Are slacks and bobby socks
Contrast between traditional expectations and modern attire.
I, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico, located in Mexico.
You buy some pottery there
You buy pottery to avoid luxury tax, intending to save money.
To beat the luxury tax
Emphasizes the motivation for purchasing pottery.
You find that when you get home
Discovers that the purchased pottery is sold cheaper at Sachs upon returning home.
They sell it cheaper at Sachs
Highlights the irony or unexpected outcome of the pottery purchase.
I, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico, located in Mexico.
You ask a Mexican band
You request a Mexican band to play a rumba-down-dare, indicating a desire for a lively atmosphere.
To play a rumba-down-dare
Expresses the musician's response, noticing someone unconventional or out of place (square).
He turns and says to the boys
The band leader remarks on the unconventional nature of the requester.
"Hey, fellas, dig that square!"
Quoting the band leader's comment about the unconventional person.
I, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico
Reiteration of being in Tampico, located in Mexico.
Down in Mehico
A final reference to being in Mexico.
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