Discover the story of the song > Border Palace – Terry Allen

The protagonist is in a border palace, drinking Dos Equis beer with his partner Greasy Alice. He wants to be in Los Angeles but is frustrated with his current situation. He can feel his thin body being drawn towards his partner, and they engage in intimate activities. However, there is not enough fabric to hide her evil side from him. He can hear his partner whispering and their physical contact against the wall, and she expresses her desire for roughness. The protagonist realizes that he only has his partner, but he is content with that. He continues to drink Dos Equis beer and expresses his frustration with his current situation.