"South of the Border Down Mexico Way" is a popular song describing a trip to Mexico, written by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr.
It was originally released in 1939, with many versions following, including one for the film of the same name sung by star Gene Autry.
[7] In the lyrics, a man looks back with regret for having left a woman he cannot forget.
When he returns much later, she is preparing to wed, presumably to either the church or another man.
[9] The song was a hit in 1939 for Shep Fields, vocal by Hal Derwin, reaching the No.1 spot for five weeks.