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Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo
Juaneco y su Combo Lyrics


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Ya se me ha muerto mi abuelo
ayayayy
ya se me ha muerto mi abuelo
ayayayy
tomando trago
ayayayy
tomando trago
ayayayy

Olelolaii leloleiii
olelolaii leloleii
olelolaii lelolaa
olelolaii lelolaa. (Bis)

Ya se me ha muerto mi abuelo
ayayayy
ya se me ha muerto mi abuelo
ayayayy
tomando masato
ayayayy
tomando masato
ayayayy

Olelolaii leloleiii
olelolaii leloleii
olelolaii lelolaa
olelolaii lelolaa. (Bis)

Ya se me ha muerto mi abuela
ayayayy
ya se me ha muerto mi abuela
ayayayy
comiendo zuri
ayayayy
comiendo zuri
ayayayy

Olelolaii leloleiii
olelolaii leloleii
olelolaii lelolaa
olelolaii lelolaa. (Bis)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo" by Juaneco y su Combo is a traditional Andean huayno that speaks of the death of the singer's grandparents. The song mentions two instances of death: the first being the singer's grandfather and the second, their grandmother. The refrain "ya se me ha muerto mi abuelo/ayayayy" is repeated throughout the song, along with the added detail that the grandfather was drinking alcohol (trago) or specifically, masato (a traditional Andean beverage made from fermented cassava). The lyrics also mention the grandmother eating zuri, which is a type of Andean corn.


The song is both mournful and celebratory, with the singer expressing sadness at the loss of their loved ones, but also honoring their memory through acknowledgement of their respective vices (drinking and eating). The use of the refrain "olelolaii leloleiii" is a common feature of Andean huayno music and adds to the emotional intensity of the song, capturing both the joy and sorrow felt by the singer.


Overall, "Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo" is a testament to the importance of family and tradition in Andean culture, showcasing both the pain and beauty of life's most significant moments.


Line by Line Meaning

Ya se me ha muerto mi abuelo
Oh no, my grandfather has passed away


ayayayy
Expressing grief and sadness


tomando trago
Drinking alcohol to cope with the loss


Olelolaii leloleiii
Vocalizing sounds of mourning


olelolaii leloleii
Continuing the vocalization of mourning


olelolaii lelolaa
Further expression of sorrow


Ya se me ha muerto mi abuela
Oh no, my grandmother has also passed away


tomando masato
Drinking traditional fermented beverage to cope with the loss


comiendo zuri
Eating traditional dish made with yucca and meat to remember the deceased




Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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