Produced by Julio Estrada (Fruko El Bueno), Afrosound not only incorporated the Andean guitar laden sound, but mixed in some funk, salsa/son, tropical, disco, and Afro-Colombian rhythms to boot. The result being Cumbia party albums from start to finish.
Salome
Afrosound Lyrics
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Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Yo te voy a regalar
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oye Afrosound!
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Yo te voy a regalar
Yo te voy a regalar
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Esto es para ti Salomé
Con todo cariño
Y te seguiré esperando
The lyrics to Afrosound's song "Salomé" are a testament to the singer's love for Salomé, who seems to have left him. The repetition of "Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas" reinforces his desire for her return. He goes on to say that when she returns, he will gift her with a veil so that she can attend his wedding ceremony, which shows that his love for her is enduring despite the fact that she is not currently with him.
The song has a happy, upbeat sound, which contrasts with the yearning expressed in the lyrics. This creates a sense of hopefulness, as if the singer truly believes that Salomé will return to him. The bridge, which features the singer calling out "Oye Afrosound!" is a call to the band itself, drawing attention to the fact that this is a collaborative effort.
Overall, the lyrics to "Salomé" express a powerful emotion, which is enhanced by the song's distinct sound. The combination of a catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics is what makes this song stand out and endure over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Expressing anticipation and excitement for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Reiterating excitement for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Continuing to express excitement for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Again, expressing excitement for Salomé's return
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Reference to Salomé's return, stating it more plainly
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Reiterating anticipation for Salomé's return
Yo te voy a regalar
I will give you as a gift
Yo te voy a regalar
Repeating intention to give a gift to Salomé
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
A veil for you to attend my wedding song/event
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
Further describing the gift as a veil for Salomé to attend a specific event
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Further excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Continuing excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Continuing excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Oye Afrosound!
Hey Afrosound!
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Repeating reference to Salomé's return
Cuando vuelvas Salomé
Again, repeating reference to Salomé's return
Yo te voy a regalar
Repeating intention to give a gift to Salomé
Yo te voy a regalar
Continuing intention to give a gift to Salomé
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
Repeating that the gift is a veil for Salomé to attend a specific event
Un velo para que asistas a mi cántico nupcial
Continuing to describe the gift as a veil for Salomé to attend a specific event
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Further excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Continuing excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Oh! Salomé cuando vuelvas
Continuing excited repetition of anticipation for Salomé's return
Esto es para ti Salomé
This is for you, Salomé
Con todo cariño
With all my love
Y te seguiré esperando
And I will keep waiting for you
Writer(s): Isaac Villanueva Mendoza
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.