The Tijuana Jail
Escape to Tijuana: A Musical Gamble with Unexpected Consequences
Lyrics
We went one day about a month ago (a-ha-ha)
We went to Tijuana about a month ago for some fun in Mexico.
To have a little fu-un (a-ha) Mexico
Describing the intention of the visit to Mexico for enjoyment.
We ended up in a gambling spot (oh yeah) a-ha-ha
Ended up in a gambling spot where alcohol was flowing, and dice games were active.
Where the liquor flow-owed and the dice were hot
Portrays the lively atmosphere of the gambling spot.
So here we a-are in the Tijuana Jail
Expresses being in the Tijuana Jail.
Ain't got no frie-ends to go our bail
Highlighting the absence of friends to pay bail and the predicament of staying in jail.
So here we'll sta-ay 'cause we can't pa-a-a-a-ay
Stressing the inability to pay and the consequence of staying in jail.
Just send our ma-ail to the Tijuana Jail
Suggests sending mail from the jail to inform family or friends about the situation.
I was shootin' dice, rakin' in the dough (long green)
Narrates winning money while shooting dice but getting caught.
And then I hea-ard the whistle blow
Refers to the moment when law enforcement intervenes with a whistle blow.
We started to run when a man in blue
Describes the attempt to escape upon hearing the whistle.
Said "Señor, come with me 'cause I want you."
Quotes a law enforcement officer asking the person to come with him.
So here we a-are in the Tijuana Jail
Reiterates the situation of being in the Tijuana Jail.
Ain't got no frie-ends to go our bail
Emphasizes the lack of friends to assist with bail.
So here we'll sta-ay 'cause we can't pay
Repeats the inability to pay and the resulting stay in jail.
Just send our mail to the Tijuana Jail (shout)
Reiterates the idea of sending mail from jail to communicate.
Just five hundred dollars and they'll set us free
Specifies the amount of money needed for bail (five hundred dollars).
I couldn't raise a penny if ya threatened me
Expresses the difficulty of raising the required money.
I know five hundred don't sound like much
Acknowledges that five hundred dollars may not sound like much, but it's challenging to find someone to lend it.
But just try to find somebody to touch
Highlights the difficulty of finding someone willing to lend money in the given situation.
So here we are in the Tijuana Jail
Repeats the situation of being in the Tijuana Jail.
Ain't got no frie-ends to go our bail
Restates the lack of friends available for bail.
So here we'll sta-ay 'cause we can't pay
Reiterates the inability to pay and the resulting stay in jail.
Just send our mai-il to the Tijuana Jail
Reiterates the idea of sending mail from jail for communication.
So here we a-are in the Tijuana Ja-a-a-a-il
Repeats the situation of being in the Tijuana Jail with a prolonged emphasis.
Ain't got no frie-eh-ends to go our bail
Emphasizes the ongoing lack of friends for bail.
So here we'll sta-ay 'cause we can't pa-ay
Reiterates the inability to pay and the resulting extended stay in jail.
Just send our mai-il to the Tijuana Jail
Reiterates the idea of sending mail from jail for communication.
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