Torero
Alberto Barros Lyrics
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TORERO EN EL REDONDEL; ¡AY QUÉ TORERO!
SE VAN LOS BANDERILLEROS, SE MIRAN TORO Y TORERO
SE ENFRENTAN EN FIERA LID, ¡BRAVO TORERO!
ESTE TOREA DE FRENTE, LE GUSTA CARGAR LA SUERTE
NO LE TIENE MIEDO AL TORO; ¡BRAVO TORERO!
SEÑORES, NO ES ANDALUZ, PERDONE, NO ES SEVILLANO
DE TOROS MÚSICA Y RUMBA, MI CALI ZUMBA
LAS MUJERES SE ENGALANAN, CANTAN Y BAILAN CON GANAS
SE ESCUCHA UN GRITO DE OLE HAY SANGRE EN LA ARENA Y NO ES DEL TORERO MI GENTE DE CALI ESTÁ QUE ZUMBA TORERO VALIENTE TOREA DE FRENTE LAS MUJERES LINDAS GOZAN POR LA QUINTA EL TORO ES BRAVÍO Y DE CASTA VALIENTE MI GENTE DE CALI RUMBEA DE FRENTE LOS HOMBRES DE CALI SÍ SON CABALLEROS OFRECEN LA SILLA A LAS DAMAS PRIMERO SI USTED VA A JUANCHITO BAILA SUAVECITO MERECE RABO, RABO Y OREJA MI GENTE EN COLOMBIA SÍ TOMA AGUARDIENTE DE LA PLAZA A LA CASETA CON CALI NADIE SE META Con Cali nadie se meta, De la plaza a la caseta
Con Cali nadie se meta, De la plaza a la caseta
Con Cali nadie se meta, De la plaza a la caseta
DE LA PLAZA A LA CASETA
REPITO, DE LA PLAZA A LA CASETA [Con Cali...
The lyrics to Alberto Barros's song "Torero" describe a bullfight in Cali, with the sun shining down on the arena and the festive atmosphere of the fair permeating the air. The torero, or bullfighter, enters the ring and faces off against the bull, showing no fear as he charges towards it. He likes to take risks and challenges the bull head-on, thrilling the crowd with his bravery. The song also highlights the vibrant culture of Cali, with music, dancing, and partying taking center stage. The men are described as gentlemanly, offering their seats to the women, while everyone enjoys the local aguardiente. Ultimately, the song celebrates the passion and energy of both the bullfight and the city of Cali itself.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the intense and exciting spectacle of a bullfight, as well as the colorful culture of Cali. The torero is portrayed as a hero, admired for his courage and daring, while the people of Cali are shown as lively and enthusiastic, with a real love for life and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
TARDE DE SOL, TORO ARENA; HAY GRITO DE FERIA EN CALI
In the hot afternoon sun, the bull arena comes alive with the cries of the festival in Cali.
TORERO EN EL REDONDEL; ¡AY QUÉ TORERO!
The bullfighter enters the arena, and what a sight he is!
SE VAN LOS BANDERILLEROS, SE MIRAN TORO Y TORERO
The banderilleros leave the arena, and the bull and the bullfighter stare each other down.
SE ENFRENTAN EN FIERA LID, ¡BRAVO TORERO!
They face each other in a fierce fight, and the bullfighter is brave.
ESTE TOREA DE FRENTE, LE GUSTA CARGAR LA SUERTE
This bullfighter faces the bull head-on and likes to take risks.
NO LE TIENE MIEDO AL TORO; ¡BRAVO TORERO!
He's not afraid of the bull, and that's what makes him a brave bullfighter.
SEÑORES, NO ES ANDALUZ, PERDONE, NO ES SEVILLANO
Gentlemen, he's not from Andalusia, please forgive him for not being from Seville.
QUE PENA, NO ES DE MADRID DE LA PLAZA A LA CASETA, SE SIENTE LA FIESTA BRAVA
What a shame, he's not from Madrid, but the spirit of the bullfighting festival fills the place.
DE TOROS MÚSICA Y RUMBA, MI CALI ZUMBA
With bulls, music, and dancing, Cali comes alive.
LAS MUJERES SE ENGALANAN, CANTAN Y BAILAN CON GANAS
The women dress up, sing, and dance with enthusiasm.
SE ESCUCHA UN GRITO DE OLE HAY SANGRE EN LA ARENA Y NO ES DEL TORERO
You can hear a cry of "Ole!" There's blood in the arena, and it's not from the bullfighter.
MI GENTE DE CALI ESTÁ QUE ZUMBA
My people from Cali are dancing with joy.
TORERO VALIENTE TOREA DE FRENTE
The brave bullfighter faces the bull head-on.
LAS MUJERES LINDAS GOZAN POR LA QUINTA
The beautiful women enjoy themselves in the fifth ring.
EL TORO ES BRAVÍO Y DE CASTA VALIENTE
The bull is fierce and of a brave breed.
MI GENTE DE CALI RUMBEA DE FRENTE
My people from Cali dance with bravery.
LOS HOMBRES DE CALI SÍ SON CABALLEROS
The men from Cali are true gentlemen.
OFRECEN LA SILLA A LAS DAMAS PRIMERO
They offer their chairs to the ladies first.
SI USTED VA A JUANCHITO BAILA SUAVECITO
If you go to Juanchito, dance slowly.
MERECE RABO, RABO Y OREJA
Deserve the tail, tail, and ear.
MI GENTE EN COLOMBIA SÍ TOMA AGUARDIENTE
My people in Colombia drink aguardiente.
DE LA PLAZA A LA CASETA CON CALI NADIE SE META
From the arena to the booth, no one can mess with Cali.
REPITO, DE LA PLAZA A LA CASETA [Con Cali...
Again, from the arena to the booth [with Cali...
Writer(s): Sandra Beigbeder, Beatriz Alvarez Beigbeder, Angeles Alvarez Beigbeder
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