Habana Del Este
Afro-Cuban All Stars Lyrics


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Allá en la habana del este
Pasando el túnel de amor
Tengo una casita linda
Que allá esta mi corazón

Allá en la habana del este
Pasando el túnel de amor
Tengo una casita linda
Que allá esta mi corazón





Overall Meaning

These lyrics are a beautiful expression of love for a place and its people. The singer is describing a specific area in Havana, Cuba called Habana Del Este, through which they pass a "tunnel of love." The singer also mentions having a "lovely little house" in this area, and it is where their heart (mi corazon) resides.


The line "pasando el tunel de amor" can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could refer to a literal tunnel through which people travel to get to the Habana Del Este area, or it could be a metaphor for love and passion being the gateway to this beautiful part of Havana. Either way, it suggests that there is something special and enchanting about this area of the city.


Overall, this song is a tribute to Havana and its people, as well as a celebration of the singer's personal connection to a particular neighborhood. It contains a sense of nostalgia and longing, but also joy and appreciation for the love and beauty that exist in this place.


Line by Line Meaning

Alla en la habana del este
In the eastern part of Havana


pasando el tunel de amor
Passing through the Love Tunnel


tengo una casita linda
I have a beautiful little house


que alla esta mi corazon
Where my heart is




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Written by: JUAN DE MARCOS GONZALEZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@Jorge0012

La mejor composición y mejor arreglo musical que pudieron haber hecho. I first heard this when I was 10 years old. I'm Cuban with 31 yrs of age and to this day I always come back to listen to this great work of art.

@arturosuarez8671

Verano 1996!! Reparto Cienfuegos!! Habana del este !! Villa Olímpica! Después Villa Lenin !! Que días! Reservorio de mi memoria !! Saludos desde México a mi amada Cuba !

@potedude

At 2.30 the fun starts.  Oh yeah...

@thatretrocattt

Honestly fell in love with this music. 🎶🇨🇺♥️

@gerhardderachtaalige2746

I love the beginning

@joseserrano4493

Una joya de composición, musicalmente lo tiene TODO

@tayebchikhi6503

le morceau est merveilleux, l'album, sublime...un grand souvenir!

@mariaantoniaolivarespasaro6544

Universal Serial Bus

@thatonespicydorito1077

2:27

@VikCalo

Sounds like the Miami I grew up in. The 80/90s.

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