Lyrics
His name was Travis, hers was Vanessa
Introducing the characters, Travis and Vanessa
Two Texas kids from west of Odessa
Describing their origin as Texas kids from west of Odessa
Young love and lust defy rational thinkin'
Highlighting the intensity of their young love and passion
They were hotter than an oil field on fire
Comparing their passion to the heat of an oil field on fire
When you're that young everything's crucial
Expressing the significance of everything in youth
You don't wait around for parental approval
Emphasizing the impulsiveness of youth, not waiting for approval
So he asked the question and she answered yes
Describing Travis proposing and Vanessa accepting
They jumped in his truck and tore out for Juarez
Depicting their sudden decision to go to Juarez in Travis's truck
They had an informal wedding south of the border
Describing their informal wedding in Mexico
Got a room with a view for three bucks and a quarter
Explaining their affordable accommodation in Juarez
On a Mexican night you don't care what might lie ahead
Conveying the carefree attitude in the face of uncertainty
They had a wonderful week in Juarez
Reflecting on their enjoyable week in Juarez
Now, when the bottom fell out of his chosen vocation
Discussing the financial challenges affecting Travis's career
They were too broke to move to a greener location
Being too financially strained to relocate to a better place
Bills you can't pay put a strain on devotion
Highlighting the impact of unpaid bills on their relationship
They decided to just call it quits
Deciding to end their relationship
Well, it might have been luck or divine intervention
Speculating on the possibility of luck or divine intervention
But on the way to the lawyer divorce wasn't mentioned
Not mentioning divorce on the way to the lawyer
He said I still love you, she looked at him
Travis expressing love, and Vanessa suggesting a fresh start
And said I know a great way to start over again
Suggesting a positive solution to their problems
They had an informal wedding south of the border
Repeating the description of their informal wedding
Got a room with a view for three bucks and a quarter
Reiterating the details of their affordable accommodation
On a Mexican night you don't care what might lie ahead
Emphasizing the carefree attitude on a Mexican night
They had a wonderful week in Juarez
Recalling their enjoyable week in Juarez
His name was Travis, hers was Vanessa
Reintroducing the characters, Travis and Vanessa
Two Texas kids from west of Odessa
Repeating the information about their Texas origins
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