La Mexicana Lyrics in English by Ramón Vega, Lasso

Jodido is a versatile and very common slang word in Spanish, often used to mean "screwed," "messed up," "broken," or even "f***ed up" depending on the context. It's a strong word that adds a lot of punch to a sentence.

In "La Mexicana," Ramón Vega uses it to express his emotional state after losing someone he loved, singing "Baby, ando borracho y jodido" (Baby, I'm drunk and messed up/screwed). This word perfectly captures the raw, desperate feeling of heartbreak and regret, making it memorable and impactful.

Have you ever been so heartbroken that you thought you couldn't feel pain anymore? Ramón Vega knows the feeling! In "La Mexicana," he sings, "Me han roto tanto el corazón Que ya no siento más dolor" [My heart has been broken so much That I don't feel pain anymore]. He thought he was over it, until he lost her. Now he's drinking a lot, calling her when he can't take it anymore, and realizing he was completely wrong.

This song is all about the struggle to forget a Mexican woman after a breakup. Ramón Vega is "borracho y jodido" [drunk and messed up], wondering why no one told him that "no se puede olvidar una mexicana" [you can't forget a Mexican woman]. He even tried the usual breakup cures: going out, having some drinks, and kissing other people. He admits, "Antes me funcionó Con otras, pero con ella no" [Before it worked for me With others, but not with her]. It's a relatable and a bit funny take on how some heartbreaks just hit different!