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Buen Rollito
Amparanoia Lyrics


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Welcome to Tijuana
tequila, sexo y marihuana.
Welcome to Tijuana,
con el coyote no hay aduana,
Welcome to Tijuana...

Al cruzar la frontera
que no me pille la pana;
a las américas yo voy buscando a mi hermana.

Me pelie con mis amigos.
Qué pueden ellos saber
de tus cosas y las mias que ni yo misma me sé

Welcome to Tijuana...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amparanoia’s song “Buen Rollito” paint a vivid picture of the hedonistic delights that can be found in the bustling Mexican border town of Tijuana. The opening lines invite the listener to join in the pleasures of “tequila, sexo y marihuana”, three things synonymous with the town’s lively party scene. The repetition of the phrase “Welcome to Tijuana” at the start and end of the verse create a sense of excitement and anticipation for the adventure that awaits.


As the song progresses, the lyrics take a more introspective tone. The singer reflects on their journey to Tijuana and the search for their sister. They express a sense of caution, hoping not to be caught by the authorities or anyone else that may threaten their goal. The chorus returns, beckoning the listener back to the excitement of the town.


Towards the end of the verse, the lyrics reveal a sense of personal frustration. The singer has had a falling out with their friends, who are unable to understand the intricacies of their experiences. The line “qué pueden ellos saber de tus cosas y las mias que ni yo misma me sé” (“What can they know about your things and my things that I don't even know myself”) is a poignant reflection on the complexities of identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to Tijuana
A invitation to a place where tequila, sex, and marijuana are prevalent and where the coyote assists in crossing the border.


Con el coyote no hay aduana
With a coyote, one can cross the border without worry of being caught by border patrol.


Al cruzar la frontera
When crossing the border, the singer hopes to not get caught by the police.


Que no me pille la pana
The artist hopes to avoid getting arrested by law enforcement.


A las Americas yo voy buscando a mi hermana
The artist is searching for their sister and has come to the Americas to find her.


Me pelie con mis amigos
The singer has gotten into a fight with their friends.


Que pueden ellos saber
The singer doubts their friends can understand their problems.


De tus cosas y las mias que ni yo misma me sé
The artist is uncertain of their own problems and their friends cannot understand them.




Contributed by Amelia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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