Born Concha Buika in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, her family came from Equatorial Guinea; she grew up among gypsy people. Ever since she was a child her musical talent was evident, but it was after a visit to London to study drama when, after being invited to a Pat Metheny concert that her life changed. From that moment she began her musical career. During the 1990s she took part in different productions, such as Ombra by La Fura dels Baus and the soundtrack for the Spanish film Km.O. At the same time she composed several songs such as "Ritmo para voçé", "Up to the Sky", and "Loving You" (all of them house successes in Europe).
From November 2000 to March 2001 she sang at The Luxor, Harrah's, and Gold Coast casinos in Las Vegas. She also performed as a guest singer at the Blue Note festival in the same city.
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Mi niña Lola
Buika Lyrics
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Que tiene mi niña siendo santa y buena
Cuéntale a tu padre lo que a ti te pasa
Dime lo que tienes reina de mi casa
Tu madre la pobre no se donde esta
Dime lo que tienes, dime lo que tienes
Dime lo que tienes, dime la verdad
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Ya no tiene la carita del color de la amapola
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Ya no tiene la carita del color de la amapola
Tu no me ocultes tu pena
Pena de tu corazón
Cuéntame tu amargura
Pa' consolártela yo
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Se le ha puesto la carita del color de la amapola
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Se le ha puesto la carita del color de la amapola
Siempre que te miro mi niña bonita
Le rezo a la virgen que esta en la ermita
Cuéntale a tu padre lo que te ha pasa'o
Dime si algún hombre a ti te ha engaña'o
Niña de mi alma no me llores mas
Dime lo que tienes, dime lo que tienes
Dime lo que tienes, dime la verdad
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Mientras que viva tu padre no estas en el mundo sola
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Mientras que viva tu padre no estas en el mundo sola
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Mientras que viva tu padre no estas en el mundo sola
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
Mientras que viva tu padre no estas en el mundo sola
The lyrics of Buika's song "Mi niña Lola" are a plea from a father to his daughter, asking her to confide in him and share the pain that he sees reflected in her sad face. The father is concerned for his daughter's wellbeing and wants to offer her solace and comfort. He encourages her to open up to him, asking her to tell him what is bothering her and assuring her that he will always be there for her.
The repeated refrain of "mi niña Lola" emphasizes the father's fond affection for his daughter and reinforces the theme of the song, which is a father's love and concern for his child. The image of the yellow poppy referenced in the song is a symbol of beauty and fragility, and the color is associated with lightness, life, and youth. By contrasting the color of the poppy with the dark sadness in his daughter's eyes, the father highlights the gravity of his daughter's struggle, and the urgency with which he desires to help her.
Overall, the song is a touching and emotional plea for communication and support within a family. It highlights the depth of a father's love for his child and the pain he feels when she is hurting.
Line by Line Meaning
Dime porque tienes carita de pena
Tell me why you have a sad face.
Que tiene mi niña siendo santa y buena
What is wrong with my good and holy girl?
Cuéntale a tu padre lo que a ti te pasa
Tell your father what is wrong with you.
Dime lo que tienes reina de mi casa
Tell me what you have, queen of my house.
Tu madre la pobre no se donde esta
Your poor mother, I don't know where she is.
Dime lo que tienes, dime lo que tienes
Tell me what you have, tell me what you have.
Dime lo que tienes, dime la verdad
Tell me what you have, tell me the truth.
Mi niña lola, mi niña lola
My little girl Lola, my little girl Lola.
Ya no tiene la carita del color de la amapola
She doesn't have the face the color of a poppy anymore.
Tu no me ocultes tu pena
Don't hide your pain from me.
Pena de tu corazón
The pain in your heart.
Cuéntame tu amargura
Tell me your bitterness.
Pa' consolártela yo
So I can console you.
Se le ha puesto la carita del color de la amapola
Her face has turned the color of a poppy.
Siempre que te miro mi niña bonita
Every time I look at you, my pretty little girl.
Le rezo a la virgen que esta en la ermita
I pray to the virgin in the chapel.
Dime si algún hombre a ti te ha engaña'o
Tell me if any man has deceived you.
Niña de mi alma no me llores mas
My beloved girl, don't cry anymore.
Mientras que viva tu padre no estas en el mundo sola
As long as your father is alive, you are not alone in the world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDRES MOLINA MOLES, JOSE TORRES GARZON, LUIS RIVAS GOMEZ
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