Intro:( )4x    His necktie is bright red from lookin’ in one direction    No flowerchild in his bed he’s got oil well protection    Just had to be a blind dog chewin’ on everything    Took a slice of the blackbird pie she began her singing    I know that your oil is black but your dipstick is pearly White    Ten gallons on your head that ain’t what I need tonight    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border    The rendezvous was neutral he don’t want no gossip headlines    Her polaroid blackmail he said"No way I’ve had mine."    Just too much for him to lose because of some cuervo passion    Cold cold forty-five answered in Texas fashion    I know that your oil is black but your dipstick is pearly White    Ten gallons on your head that ain’t what I need tonight    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border    Solo:(B A)2x    Bright red went to his head    Tequila tension rising   This is no business for the weak at heart    This is no business for those with a nervous disposition   This is no business for the weak at heart    This is no business for those with a nervous disposition    Tanned man from the F.E.D.’s    Cool mohair buying off the squeeze    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border    This is no business for the weak at heart    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border    Showdown at the border...

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque une confrontation tendue à la frontière, avec des personnages pris dans un jeu dangereux mêlant passion et enjeux personnels. On y découvre un homme à la fois enivré par la tequila et coincé dans une situation où il doit gérer ses émotions et son image, tandis qu’une femme semble avoir une certaine emprise sur lui. Le drame se déroule sur fond de rivalité et de secrets, où les valeurs matérielles et les rivalités personnelles prennent le pas sur les relations humaines. C'est une ambiance presque western, avec des allusions à la vie dure et aux conséquences des choix. La tension est palpable et souligne le fait que ce genre de confrontations ne convient pas à ceux qui manquent de courage ou de sang-froid.