Mexican-American
Cheech And Chong · Other Songs - Cheech And Chong
they like flowers and music and white girls named Debbie too.
Mexican Americans are named Chata and Chella and chemma
and have a son in law named jeff.
Mexican Americans don't like to get up early in the morning
but they have to so they do it real slow.
Mexican Americans love education so they go to night school
and take spanish and get a B.
Mexican Americans love their Nana's and their Nono's and their
Nina's and their Nino's........ Nano Nano Nina Nono!
Mexican Americans don't like to go to the movies where the
dude has to wear contact lenses to make his blue eyes brown
cause don't it make my brown eyes blue.....
"And thats all i got, how do ya like it?"
*phone rings*
Mexican Americans like to answer telephone calls and say hello
to whoever's on the other end
Mexican-American
Recorded in 1977, "Mexican-American" stands as a defining track in the comedic rock canon, delivered by Cheech and Chong. The song blends their trademark deadpan delivery with a driving, upbeat rock rhythm to satirize the cultural identity of the Chicano movement. Rather than offering a serious political statement, the duo uses humor to highlight the absurdity of being perceived as a stereotypical Mexican-American, a theme that resonated deeply with audiences of the late 1970s. Released alongside their hit "Sister Mary Elephant," the recording showcases the band's ability to merge social commentary with entertainment, cementing their legacy as pioneers of comedy rock. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's clever use of irony and its ability to capture a specific moment in American cultural history.