Guantanamera
Banda Bassotti Lyrics
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De donde crecen las palmas
Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crecen las palmas
Y antes de morirme quiero
Echar mis versos del alma
Chorus: Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera
Mi verso es de un verde claro
Y de un carmin encendido
Mi verso es de un verde claro
Y de un carmin encendido
Mi verso es un ciervo herido
Que busca en el monte amparo
The lyrics to Banda Bassotti's "Guantanamera" are a tribute to the Cuban folk song of the same name, which is based on the poem "Versos Sencillos" by the Cuban poet Jose Marti. The opening lines of the song, "Yo soy un hombre sincero / De donde crecen las palmas," establish the singer's sincerity and origin in a place where palm trees grow. He wishes to express the verses of his soul before he dies, emphasizing the importance of speaking one's truth and leaving a lasting legacy.
The chorus of the song, "Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera," refers to the original song's title, which means "the girl from Guantanamo who is a peasant." The singer's verse is described as having a clear green color and a fiery crimson, evoking the vibrant emotions and passion that he feels. He compares his verse to a wounded deer seeking refuge in the wilderness, highlighting the vulnerability and rawness of his emotions.
Overall, Banda Bassotti's version of "Guantanamera" captures the essence of the original song's message of honesty, passion, and self-expression. The singer's soulful delivery and the song's upbeat rhythm create a celebratory atmosphere that pays homage to Cuba's rich musical heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo soy un hombre sincero
I am a truthful man
De donde crecen las palmas
From the land where palm trees grow
Yo soy un hombre sincero
I am a truthful man
De donde crecen las palmas
From the land where palm trees grow
Y antes de morirme quiero
And before I die I want
Echar mis versos del alma
To pour out my soul's poetry
Chorus: Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera
Chorus: Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera
Mi verso es de un verde claro
My poetry is of a light green
Y de un carmin encendido
And of a fiery crimson
Mi verso es de un verde claro
My poetry is of a light green
Y de un carmin encendido
And of a fiery crimson
Mi verso es un ciervo herido
My poetry is a wounded deer
Que busca en el monte amparo
Searching for shelter in the mountains
Contributed by Jacob C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stefano F.
Grandissimi Bassotti !
Anna Ferr
Il top!
Federico Spadone
R.I.P. Sigaro!
Miguel Fernandes
RIP Sigaro.
Surrender
la memoria non si cancella!!! 2023....ciao sigaro
Karim Esoma
Karim bass
piero tupacamaru2
viva cuba,,viva fidel,,viva el che,,viva socialismo,,
Beuno Mac
Vine por Luisito rey
Ivica Baksa
Nationalism Only..
Adriano Freitas
Ritimo legal, pena que é comuna.