De Colores
Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger Lyrics
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De colores, de colores se visten los campos en la primavera
De colores, de colores son los pajaritos que vienen de afuera
De colores, de colores es el arco iris que vemos lucir
Chorus (2X):
Why por eso los grandes amores de muchos colores me gustan a mi
Canta el gallo, canta el gallo con su quiri (5x)
La gallina la gallina con su cara (5x)
Los polluelos, los polluelos con su pio (4x) pi
Chorus
(you know, I think you can sing this with us...)
In colors, in colors the Fields bloom in spring
In colors, in colors the little birds fly from afar
In colors, in colors the rainbow arcs so clearly
And for this reason, these great loves of many colors, please be so
De colores, de colores se visten los campos en la primavera
De colores de colores son los pajaritos que vienen de afuera
De colores, de colores es el arco iris que vemos lucir
Chorus (4x)
The lyrics to Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger's song De Colores celebrate the colors of spring and the joy they bring. The song highlights the beauty of the natural world, as well as the many colors that represent diversity and love. The first verse speaks of the spring fields being adorned with colors, as if the world is waking up from a slumber, and animals and birds from far away coming to partake in the visual and audible feasts of spring. The second verse is more specific and waxes lyrical about the colorful plumage of the birds and the rainbow that brings everything into focus. It's a song that shares positivity, joy, and inclusivity.
The chorus reminds us that there are many great loves out there, and they come in many colors. The sentiment is universal, which is perhaps why the song has been popularized outside of the Hispanic community. It has become a bright, happy song that transcends language and national borders, and speaks to the hearts of those who hear it.
Line by Line Meaning
De colores, de colores se visten los campos en la primavera
Spring brings out the beautiful colors of nature, as the fields are dressed in vibrant hues
De colores, de colores son los pajaritos que vienen de afuera
The little birds that come from far away are also adorned in colorful plumes
De colores, de colores es el arco iris que vemos lucir
The rainbow shines brightly in all its colorful glory
Why por eso los grandes amores de muchos colores me gustan a mi
For this reason, I love great loves that come in many colors
Canta el gallo, canta el gallo con su quiri (5x)
The rooster sings its beautiful melody, 'quiri,' five times
La gallina la gallina con su cara (5x)
The hen clucks with her characteristic sound, 'cara,' five times
Los polluelos, los polluelos con su pio (4x) pi
The little chicks make their cute 'pio' sound four times, ending in a 'pi'
In colors, in colors the Fields bloom in spring
The fields blossom in beautiful colors when spring arrives
In colors, in colors the little birds fly from afar
Birds that fly from distant lands are also brightly colored
In colors, in colors the rainbow arcs so clearly
Even the rainbow is filled with vibrant colors that can be seen clearly
Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Traditional, Jose Hernandez
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