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Mexico Lyrics by Chely Wright

I Am The Rain

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I wait on tables here
Ain’t quite how I planned it
Pay’s not that great, but I do alright in tips

I took the job to get me by
When my husband left me stranded
I still don’t know just where the hell he is

After dark, six nights a week
I pull this apron snug
Glance up at a dusty TV blaring local news

Then I’m everybody’s best friend
Dealing coffee like a drug
The whole place smells like fries and diesel fuel

Every shift is different
And every shift’s the same
Someone’s driving to the Promised Land
Or they’re running from the pain
It’s mostly long-haul truckers, runaways and thieves
Everybody’s got somewhere to go
They all stop here on their way to Mexico

I still think about that gal
Who came from Tucumcari
Off to find her sister that she just found out she had

And those young lovers on the run
She wasn’t old enough to marry
Then the cops showed up with one really pissed off dad

Every shift is different
And every shift’s the same
Someone’s driving to the Promised Land
Or they’re running from the pain
It’s mostly long-haul truckers, runaways and thieves
Everybody’s got somewhere to go
They all stop here on their way to Mexico

With each passing of a season
I wonder if I’m stuck
Or maybe I’m waitin’ for a reason
Or a helping of good luck

It’s mostly long-haul truckers, runaways and me
Maybe I’ll head south again, who knows
We all stop here on our way to Mexico

About “Mexico” by Chely Wright

Read the complete lyrics to "Mexico" by Chely Wright from the album "I Am The Rain". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

"Mexico" is performed by Chely Wright. from the album "I Am The Rain" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Mexico", explore more songs by Chely Wright using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Mexico" is credited to Chely Wright. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mexico" appears on "I Am The Rain".

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