Corbel now lives in Paris and performs in France and abroad. Her music blends ancient poems and compositions, celtic tunes and Mediterranean influences. She was noticed during her concerts and had the opportunity to play with the greatest “world music” artists:
Hija mia
Cécile Corbel Lyrics
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Hija mia mi querida aman
No te echese a la mar
No te echese a la mar
Hija mia
Que la mar sta en fortuna
Mira que te va llevar
Mira que te va llevar
Hija mia
Hija mia
Hija mia
Hija mia
Que ma lleve que me traiga aman
Que ma lleve que me traiga aman
Siete funtas de hondor
Siete funtas de hondor
Hija mia
Hija mia
Hija mia
Hija mia
Que m'engluta pege preto
Que m'engluta pege preto
Para salvar del amor
Para salvar del amor
Hija mia
Hija mia
Hija mia
Hija mia
The lyrics to Cécile Corbel's "Hija Mia" are sung from the perspective of a mother giving a warning to her beloved daughter. She urges her not to go out to the sea, noting that the sea is dangerous and unpredictable. The mother sings that the sea is in a "fortuna" or fortune, meaning it is strong and could take her daughter away. She repeats her warning, telling her daughter to take care and not go out to sea.
The mother's concern for her daughter's safety is evident throughout the song. She repeats the phrase "hija mia," meaning "my daughter," over and over again, as if trying to impress upon her the seriousness of the situation. She also speaks of different dangers that could arise, such as the depth of the sea (seven "funtas" or fathoms) and the possibility of getting caught in the clutches of a black whirlpool. The mother is hoping that her daughter will hear her warning and be safe from harm.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hija Mia" speak to the deep love and concern that a mother feels for her child. The dangers of the sea serve as a metaphor for the unpredictable nature of life, and the need to be cautious and careful in order to avoid harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Hija mia mi querida aman
My daughter, my beloved child
No te echese a la mar
Don't go out to sea
Que la mar sta en fortuna
The sea is unpredictable
Mira que te va llevar
It might take you away
Que ma lleve que me traiga aman
Let it take you, and bring you back safely
Siete funtas de hondor
Seven fathoms deep
Que m'engluta pege preto
If the black hole swallows me
Para salvar del amor
To save you from an ill fate
Hija mia
My daughter
Hija mia
My daughter
Hija mia
My daughter
Hija mia
My daughter
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.