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.

Luna coqueta
Azúcar Moreno Lyrics

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Luna, canela
Que vienes desde el mar
Oliendo a yerba buena

Luna, mistela
Que sabes navegar
Mejor que las palmeras

Dame la mano por favor
Llévame en busca de mi amor

Luna morena
Hay sangre de coral
Nadando por tus venas

Luna, despierta
Y lánzate a volar
Detrás de los cometas

Dame la mano por favor
Llévame en busca de mi amor

Llévame a Brasil o Cabo Verde
Llévame a Madagascar
Llévame a tu grupa luna y vuelve
Llévame hasta Cuba, llévame hasta Cuba
O Senegal
Luna, luna

Llévame a Brasil o Cabo Verde
Llévame a Madagascar
Llévame a tu grupa luna y vuelve
Llévame hasta Cuba, llévame hasta Cuba
O Senegal

Tienes que bajar
Abrazarme contra el pecho y navegar
Al encuentro de una barca de cristal
Ayúdame

Tienes que bajar
Abrazarme contra el pecho y navegar
Al encuentro de una barca de cristal
Ayúdame por favor

Luna, coqueta
El sol de Portugal
Te trepa las coletas

Luna, lunera
Lunita de limón
Canción de primavera

Dame la mano por favor
Llévame en busca de mi amor

Llévame a Brasil o Cabo Verde
Llévame a Madagascar
Llévame a tu grupa luna y vuelve

Llévame hasta Cuba, llévame hasta Cuba
O Senegal

Overall Meaning

The song "Luna" by Azucar Moreno is an ode to the moon and the power and mystery it holds. The lyrics depict the moon as a beautiful, enticing force that beckons the singers to follow it on a magical journey. The first verse describes the moon as coming from the sea and smelling of mint, while the second verse likens it to a sailor who navigates better than palm trees. The chorus of "Dame la mano por favor/Llévame en busca de mi amor" (Give me your hand, please/Take me in search of my love) further emphasizes the moon's allure and the singers' desire to follow it to find their true love.

In the third verse, the moon is called a "brown moon" with coral blood swimming in its veins. The fourth verse urges the moon to awaken and fly behind comets. The bridge of the song then takes the listener on a journey, with the singers asking the moon to take them to different locations such as Brazil, Madagascar, Cuba, and Senegal. The singers implore the moon to help them find their love by embracing them and sailing towards a crystal boat. Finally, the song ends with more verses describing the moon's coquettishness and playfulness with the sun.

Overall, the lyrics of "Luna" evoke a sense of mystery, adventure, and romance as the moon is personified as a powerful force that can help the singers find their true love.

Line by Line Meaning

Luna, canela
The moon, with its warm glow and cinnamon-like hue

Que vienes desde el mar
That rises from the sea

Oliendo a yerba buena
Carrying the scent of fresh green herbs

Luna, mistela
The moon, like a sweet wine

Que sabes navegar
That knows how to sail

Mejor que las palmeras
Better than even the palm trees

Dame la mano por favor
Please give me your hand

Llévame en busca de mi amor
Take me in search of my love

Luna morena
The dark-skinned moon

Hay sangre de coral
Has blood of coral

Nadando por tus venas
Swimming through its veins