Zach frequently sings in Arabic, complementing the Spanish of rest of the band. She often sings Arabic-style, with a wavering voice and trilling. Occasionally she joins the others in Spanish (Los Niños de Sara, are four cousins, who perform only in Spanish).
Zach is frequently featured on the band's album covers.
Somos Gitaños
Alabina Lyrics
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Yo me siento tan alegre
Y de pensar en lo que yo
En la vida me dan
Son lo hecho mi dicha entera
Son lo que llega a mà pena
Son lo hecho me dicha entera
Son lo que llega a mà pena
En la vida a mà me dan
En la vida a mà me dan
Somos gitanos
Somos gitanos tengo mi familia
Yo la quiero, ellos primero
Para ellos canto
Tengo la vida que a mà me dan
(Se repite)
Porque tengo una familia
Tocaron algunas niñas
Y una mujer que me quiere
Yo los quiero de verdad
(Se repite)
En la vida a mà me dan
En la vida a mà me dan
En la vida a mà me dan
Somos gitanos
Se repite de
"Somos Gitanos" is a song about the joy and pride of being part of a gypsy family. The singer expresses her happiness and gratefulness for everything that life has given her and attributes her complete happiness to her family. The chorus "Somos gitanos" means "we are gypsies" and is repeated throughout the song as a reminder to the listener of their cultural heritage. The lyrics also reflect on the importance of family and how they come first before anything else.
What is interesting about this song is that it is a mix of traditional Spanish flamenco and Middle Eastern instruments and rhythms, infusing both cultures together. It is also sung in a mixture of Spanish and Arabic languages, showcasing the diversity of the group Alabina. The group Alabina is actually a fusion of Israeli, French and Spanish musicians, adding another layer to the multicultural aspect of the music. The song is often played at weddings and celebrations and has become a classic in the world music genre.
The song has been covered numerous times by other artists, including remixes by DJs and pop singers. In the 1990s, it was played in clubs and became a hit in many European countries. Ironically, the song was not well-received in Spain, where there was a divide between mainstream Spanish music and the Spanish gypsy music that inspired "Somos Gitanos." Despite this, the song has remained popular among world music enthusiasts.
Chords:
Unfortunately, the chords for "Somos Gitanos" are not available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo me siento tan alegre
I feel so happy
Y de pensar en lo que yo
And to think about what I
En la vida me dan
In life I'm given
Son lo hecho mi dicha entera
They are what makes my happiness complete
Son lo que llega a mà pena
They are what makes my sorrows arrive
En la vida a mà me dan
In life they are given to me
Somos gitanos tengo mi familia
We are gypsies and I have my family
Yo la quiero, ellos primero
I love them, they come first
Para ellos canto
I sing for them
Tengo la vida que a mà me dan
I have the life that is given to me
Porque tengo una familia
Because I have a family
Tocaron algunas niñas
Some girls played
Y una mujer que me quiere
And a woman who loves me
Yo los quiero de verdad
I truly love them
En la vida a mà me dan
In life they are given to me
Somos gitanos
We are gypsies
Writer(s): Charles Ibgui, Georges Teboul, Pedro Maza Luaces, Samy Gozlan
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.