La Llorona
Banda Jimenez Lyrics

"La Llorona" is a haunting and melancholic song that tells the story of a woman who wanders through life detached from the world around her. The lyrics describe her as being lost in her own thoughts and unable to fully experience the joys and sorrows of life. She is disconnected from those around her and is unable to open her heart to love or touch. The song suggests that the only way to reach her is through material possessions, shown by the line "With bright gold coins I'll take my shot."

The chorus of the song ("All it takes to fall") suggests that the woman is on the edge of falling into despair or giving up altogether. The final lines of the song ("Of the things that you guessed will come, What a moment it was after all") suggest that she has reached a point of realization that everything in life is fleeting and precious, and that even though she has been distant from it, she recognizes the beauty and fragility of it all.

One interesting fact is that "La Llorona" is based on a legend from Mexican folklore about a woman who drowned her children and roams the earth in search of them. The song is popular throughout Latin America and is often covered by various artists. Another interesting fact is that Beirut is an American band known for their indie-folk sound and use of unconventional instruments like the ukulele and accordion. The band's lead singer, Zach Condon, has cited influences from various world music styles in his writing.