Rio
Aterciopelados Lyrics


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Vienen las aguas del rio
Corriendo, cantando
Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
O sana Bogotá mi rio

Vuelan las aguas Del rio
Las nubes inundan y del cielo van cayendo
Cristales los lavan
Oxigeno enviémosle al rio
Olas ten rezos para el rio
Rezos para el rio

Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces

Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Rezos para el rio

Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Rezos para el rio

Vienen las aguas del rio
Corriendo, cantando
Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
O sana Baca tan mi rio

Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Rezos para el rio




Rezos para el rio
Revive mi rio

Overall Meaning

In Aterciopelados' song Río, the lyrics describe the importance of preserving and protecting the river that flows through the city of Bogotá. The first verse refers to the river's desire to be clean and clear as it rushes through the city, but the river is struggling and needs help. The second verse calls for action, suggesting that the river needs oxygen and prayers to help it regenerate. The chorus repeats the need to save the vital resource, encouraging listeners to take action to protect the river that sustains them.


The lyrics also connect the health of the river to the health of the people who live near it. As the chorus repeats, "Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre/Bebemos agua vital que fluye" (Let's save our blood that runs/We drink vital water that flows), it emphasizes that the health of the river is essential to the health of those who depend on it. The song ends with a call to revive the river, reminding listeners that the river is not just a natural resource, but a living entity that can be restored with care and attention.


Overall, the song Río is a powerful call to action, reminding listeners of the importance of protecting our natural resources and community spaces for the benefit of all.


Line by Line Meaning

Vienen las aguas del rio
The river water is flowing with a purpose into the city.


Corriendo, cantando
The river water is rushing and singing as it flows.


Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
The river water dreams of being clean and clear as it travels through the city.


Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
The river is thirsty and coughing due to pollution.


O sana Bogotá mi rio
We need to heal and protect the river flowing through Bogotá.


Vuelan las aguas Del rio
The river water is flying through the air.


Las nubes inundan y del cielo van cayendo
The clouds are filling up with water and raining down on the river.


Cristales los lavan
The river water is being purified and cleaned by crystals.


Oxigeno enviémosle al rio
We need to send oxygen to the river to help it breathe.


Olas ten rezos para el rio
We should have prayers for the river to keep it strong and healthy.


Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.


Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.


Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.


Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.


Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.


Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.


Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.


Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.


Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.


Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.


Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.


Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.


Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.


Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.


Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.


Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.


Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.


Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.


Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.


Vienen las aguas del rio
The river water is flowing with a purpose into the city.


Corriendo, cantando
The river water is rushing and singing as it flows.


Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
The river water dreams of being clean and clear as it travels through the city.


Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
The river is thirsty and coughing due to pollution.


O sana Baca tan mi rio
We need to heal and protect the river flowing through Baca-tan.


Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.


Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.


Revive mi rio
We need to revive and save our beloved river.




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Written by: Andrea Echeverri, Hector Vicente Buitrago

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-ux9zs9qy7f

Hermosa canción se la dedico a nuestro rio en Bogotá, ojala algun dia lo veamos limpio y que el salto de Tequendama donde nace el rio tambien se limpie 🤍✨

@andresfelipegiraldoechever621

Que nota de composición, hermosa canción. Un mensaje muy bello y cierto, no paren de hacer música <3

@salmmora761

Sus canciones son himnos al amor y a la vida, ¡los amo! 💙

@rod7347

Una gran banda DEBE tener letras chingonas y ellos las tienen

@9fktr

Amo Aterciopelados ❤️

@arroyoslibres77

¡Qué genial! Nos viene perfecto para armar una publicación en Instagram.

@kellyortiz6013

Excelente..... a ver si algun dia vemos el río Bogotá limpio! Bravo es la banda mas rola de todas!!

@sebastianchicazapata4519

No sé si soy demasiado sentimental, pero desde 2008 esta canción siempre que la escucho me hace llorar. Me siento tan culpable. 😢

@juanmanuelcamejo6235

amoooooo que buen regalo hoy cumpliendo tres meses de mi nueva vida

@yonatanmena6084

me encanta este tema que chimba

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