WARREN ZEVON

- Carmelita Lyrics

I hear Mariachi static on my radio
And the tubes they glow in the dark
And I'm there with her in Ensenada
And I'm here in Echo Park

Carmelita hold me tighter
I think I'm sinking down
And I'm all strung out on heroin
On the outskirts of town

Well, I'm sittin' here playing solitaire
With my pearl-handled deck
The county won't give me no more methadone
They cut off your welfare check

Carmelita hold me tighter
I think I'm sinking down
And I'm all strung out on heroin
On the outskirts of town

Well, I pawned my Smith-Corona
And I went to meet my man
He hangs out down on Alvarado Street
By the Pioneer chicken stand

Carmelita hold me tighter
I think I'm sinking down
And I'm all strung out on heroin
On the outskirts of town

Carmelita hold me tighter
I think I'm sinking down
And I'm all strung out on heroin
On the outskirts of town

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Facts about Carmelita

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Who wrote Carmelita lyrics?


Carmelita is written and performed by Warren Zevon.
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When was Carmelita released?


It is first released in 1976 as part of Warren Zevon's album "Warren Zevon" which includes 26 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Carmelita lyrics?


When we look deeper into its meaning, Warren Zevon's 'Carmelita' is a narrative that illustrates a person's battle against addiction and despair through the metaphor of an individual who is sinking down while being all strung out on heroin. The lyrics create a picture of a lonely and miserable person, and the terrible realities that come along with the drug addiction arc. The mood of the lyrics in 'Carmelita' mainly points towards anguish, despair, heartbreak, love, and solitude. Meanwhile, the song also conveys the message that addiction is a struggle, desperation is a longing, and so is isolation and despair. The lyrics mention drug use, heroin specifically, which is a topic considered to be adult material. The entire addiction theme and its consequences are serious and that is why the song gets a restricted rating as it is not appropriate for children.
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Which genre is Carmelita?


Carmelita falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Carmelita?


Carmelita song length is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Warren Zevon
Record Label(s): 2008 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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