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.
Moliendo Cafè
Azúcar Moreno Lyrics
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En las que tu los cafetales vuelves a sentir
Escucharas esta canción de la vieja molienda
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
En las que tu los cafetales vuelves a sentir
Escucharas esta canción de la vieja molienda
Una pena de amor una tristeza
Lleva el santo Manuel en su amargura
Pasa la noche cansado moliendo café
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
En las que tu los cafetales vuelves a sentir
Escucharas esta canción de la vieja molienda
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
The lyrics of Azucar Moreno's song Moliendo Café speaks of the serene and melancholy atmosphere that descends upon the coffee plantations when the day draws to a close. As shadows lengthen, the singer reminisces about the beauty of the coffee fields and the sweet fragrance that wafts through them. The song is a tribute to the old coffee mill, which perseveres even as the world changes around it. It evokes the sense of nostalgia, sadness, and longing for a love lost.
The first stanza sets the stage for the rest of the song. As the day wanes, shadows grow longer, and the singer is transported back to the coffee fields - the smell of coffee in the air, and the peaceful ambiance. The song's central theme revolves around a lamentation for love lost. The singer reminisces about the hardworking saint, Manuel, who labors long into the night grinding coffee. The song is a subtle call for the listener to remember their past, to cherish the things that have been lost, and to embrace the melancholy aspects of their experiences.
The song Moliendo Café was written by the great Colombian composer Jose Manzo Perroni in 1960. The song's popularity has endured through the years, and it has been covered by numerous musicians from around the world, including Hugo Blanco, Trio America, and the duo Azucar Moreno. Its nostalgic lyrics and catchy tune have made it a must-play during traditional Colombian festivities.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
As the afternoon slowly fades, shadows come alive
En las que tú los cafetales vuelves a sentir
And in those shadows, you feel the coffee plantations again
Escucharás esta canción de la vieja molienda
You will hear this song of the old mill
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
That seems to speak in the stillness of the night
Una pena de amor una tristeza
A sadness, a heartache
Lleva el santo Manuel en su amargura
That the saint Manuel carries in his bitterness
Pasa la noche cansado moliendo café
Spending the night tired, grinding coffee
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
As the afternoon slowly fades, shadows come alive
En las que tú los cafetales vuelves a sentir
And in those shadows, you feel the coffee plantations again
Escucharás esta canción de la vieja molienda
You will hear this song of the old mill
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
That seems to speak in the stillness of the night
Lyrics © Tratore, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOSE MANZO
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