Azúcar Moreno (Spanish for "brown sugar") is the name of a famous music duo… Read Full Bio ↴Azúcar Moreno (Spanish for "brown sugar") is the name of a famous music duo from Spain. Composed by sisters Toñi and Encarna Salazar, the singing duo comes from Extremadura. They are part of a large family of performers: Their grandfather was a musician, their father a singer and author, their brothers the members of the group Los Chunguitos and their aunt is famous singer Porina de Badajoz. The Azúcar Moreno sisters began their singing careers singing back-up to their brothers, but in 1982, they were discovered and signed by a record label. In 1985, their first album was released.

Azúcar Moreno became famous all over Spain, the rest of Europe and Latin America, after singing their song Bandido at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990. Unfortunately, the start of their performance was marred by sound problems.

In 1994, they began working with Emilio Estefan, their first result being the El Amor album.

As of 2003, Azúcar Moreno has released more than 12 CD albums.

Azúcar Moreno has been the target of much gossip and some of their songs have been controversial. Many of their fans see some of their songs as having feminist content, and the duo has been on the covers of some tabloid magazines.

Canalla
Azúcar Moreno Lyrics

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Se asoma a mi ventana
Llama, golpea en el cristal
Este sol que canalla
Vaya, me quiere despertar

Bien, anoche
Que bien que lo pasé
La música volaba

Que bien como sonaba

Ay canalla
Con un nube te tape la cara
Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies
Ay canalla
Con un nube te tape la cara
Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies
Ay canalla
Con un nube te tape la cara
Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies

El sol se pone y sale
Y dale y no para de insistir

Viene con la mañana
Vaya, no me deja dormir

Ay canalla
Con un nube te tape la cara
Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies
Ay canalla
Con un nube te tape la cara
Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies
Ay canalla

Con un nube te tape la cara
Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies

Overall Meaning

In the beginning of Azucar Moreno's "Canalla," the singer describes the sun as a "canalla," or a scoundrel, because it is trying to wake her up by peeking through her window and knocking on the glass. She then reflects on the previous night, during which she had a great time listening to music and dancing. However, she is now annoyed with the sun for interrupting her sleep.

Throughout the song, the singer continues to personify the sun as a persistent nuisance that won't let her rest. She even imagines the sun being covered by a cloud to give her some relief. The phrase "Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies" is repeated several times throughout the song, roughly translating to "It gives me light from my head to my feet," emphasizing the idea that the sun is everywhere and inescapable.

Despite the simple lyrics, "Canalla" captures a relatable feeling of frustration many people experience when they are woken up too early. The use of personification gives the song a playful tone, and the catchy melody and rhythm make it a fun song to dance to.

Line by Line Meaning

Se asoma a mi ventana
The sun rises and peers into my window

Llama, golpea en el cristal
It calls out and taps on the glass

Este sol que canalla
This mischievous sun

Vaya, me quiere despertar
Wants to wake me up

Bien, anoche
Last night was good

Que bien que lo pasé
I had a great time

La música volaba
The music soared

Que bien como sonaba
It sounded amazing

Ay canalla
Oh you rascal

Con un nube te tape la cara
If a cloud covers your face

Me da la luz de la cabeza a los pies
I feel a light from head to toe