La Llorona
Alba Reche Lyrics

In Alba Reche's version of the traditional Latin American song "La Llorona," the singer sings about her love/hate relationship with a man who is referred to as "el negro" (the black guy). She acknowledges that he is both "negro" (dark) and "cariñoso" (affectionate), but still feels conflicted about their relationship. She likens herself to a "chile verde" (green chili pepper), which is spicy but also tasty. However, she admits that her heart is hurting and that she is in need of comfort.

The central image of the song is "La Llorona," which is a legendary ghost from Mexican folklore who is said to cry for her children that she drowned in a river. The singer implores La Llorona to take her to the river, where she can release her sadness and find solace. The song's melancholic tone is also reflected in the stanza that mentions the dead who make no noise and whose sadness is even more profound. The singer asks La Llorona to cover her with a rebozo (a type of shawl) to protect her from the cold.

The song also explores the complexities of love and desire. The singer suggests that her lover wants her to love herself more, but also expresses frustration that she has already given him everything she has, including her life. The song's final lines suggest that their relationship remains unresolved and that the singer keeps wanting more from her lover.