Abraham Quintanilla later resurfaced with the Kumbia Kings, which mixed cumbia and pop music. Kumbia Kings went on an international tour, had several CD releases and participated on such shows as Cristina Saralegui's El Show de Cristina. Quintanilla also produced for such entertainers as Thalía, Alicia Villarreal, Verónica Castro and Cristian Castro. He produced and arranged the 2004 CD, A.B. Quintanilla III Presents Joe Lopez, which includes "Cuando Estoy Contigo" [When I Am With You] and "Soy Tan Feliz" [I'm So Happy], co-written by Quintanilla and Luigi Giraldo. A.B. Quintanilla left Kumbia Kings in mid-2006 due to a controversy with member Cruz Martínez. A.B., along with new members and ex-Kumbia Kings Chris Pérez and Pee Wee; started the group Kumbia All Starz in 2006. This new group had hits such as "Chiquilla", "Parece Que Va a Llover", and "Speedy Gonzales".
No Tengo Dinero
A.B. Quintanilla III Lyrics
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Y voy recordando cosas serias que me pueden suceder
Pues ya me pregunta que hasta cuando nos iremos a casar
Y yo le contesto que soy pobre que me tiene que esperar
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres te puedo querer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo que hacer
Yo sé que a mi lado tú te sientes pero mucho muy feliz
Y sé que al decirte que soy pobre no vuelves a sonreír
Que va, yo quisiera tener todo y ponerlo a tus pies
Pero yo nací pobre y es por eso que no me puedes querer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo que hacer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo que hacer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo que hacer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
"A.B. Quintanilla III's song No Tengo Dinero" is a beautiful and poignant song that tells the story of a man with no money, but a heart full of love for the woman he is with. The lyrics speak to the struggles that many people face in relationships when money is a factor, and the burden it can place on a relationship. The song begins by describing the couple walking down the street hand in hand, talking about their future together. However, the man is quickly reminded of the harsh realities of life as he contemplates his inability to provide for his love. She asks him when they will get married, and he responds by telling her that she must wait for him, as he has nothing to offer her besides his love.
Throughout the song, the man acknowledges his financial status and understands that he cannot give his love material things. Instead, he has a heart full of love and commitment to offer. He is hopeful that this will be enough for his partner to accept him and continue with the relationship. He recognizes that his poverty may be a barrier for her, but he still hopes that she will remain by his side despite his financial circumstances. The song truly captures the essence of true love, proving that it can exist without money and material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Voy por la calle de la mano platicando con mi amor
I am walking down the street with my love, discussing serious matters that may happen to me
Y voy recordando cosas serias que me pueden suceder
And I am recalling serious things that could happen to me
Pues ya me pregunta que hasta cuando nos iremos a casar
She's asking me when we'll get married
Y yo le contesto que soy pobre que me tiene que esperar
I tell her I am poor and she'll have to wait for me
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
I have no money or anything to give
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
All I have is love to give
Si así tú me quieres te puedo querer
If you love me, I can love you too
Pero si no puedes ni modo que hacer
But if you can't, there's nothing I can do
Yo sé que a mi lado tú te sientes pero mucho muy feliz
I know that you feel happy being with me
Y sé que al decirte que soy pobre no vuelves a sonreír
And I know that when I tell you I am poor, you won't smile anymore
Que va, yo quisiera tener todo y ponerlo a tus pies
Of course, I would love to have everything and give it to you
Pero yo nací pobre y es por eso que no me puedes querer
But I was born poor, and that's why you can't love me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alberto Aguilera Valdez
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