De sol a sol
Café Quijano Lyrics
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que más da quien sea, que más da quien venga
24 horas con cara de ayer
las puertas están abiertas.
12 horas blancas, 12 horas negras
una tierna infancia, una triste abuela
de sol a sol una tienda llena
De sol a sol se pasa la vida
un día se queda y otro camina
así es la historia de sol a sol
un día empieza y otro termina.
De sol a sol se pasa la vida
un día se queda y otro camina
así es la historia de sol a sol
un día empieza y otro termina.
Una calle vieja, una plaza añeja
vagabundos limpios con las manos negras
mujeres caminando perfuman las aceras
de las calles que pasean.
Unas piernas entran con las medias rotas
unas manos llenas de oro sin color
despacito llegan, despacito van
es el pacto del amor.
De sol a sol se pasa la vida
un día se queda y otro camina
así es la historia de sol a sol
un día empieza y otro termina.
De sol a sol se pasa la vida
un día se queda y otro camina
así es la historia de sol a sol
un día empieza y otro termina.
De sol a sol se pasa la vida
un día se queda y otro camina
así es la historia de sol a sol
un día empieza y otro termina.
De sol a sol se pasa la vida
un día se queda y otro camina
así es la historia de sol a sol
un día empieza y otro termina.
De sol a sol se pasa la vida
un día se queda y otro camina
así es la historia de sol a sol
un día empieza y otro termina.
The lyrics of Café Quijano's song "De Sol a Sol" depict the everyday life of people who work hard from dawn to dusk, living in a world of facades and societal expectations. The song starts by saying "Una vida entera llena de caretas" which means a life full of masks, pretending to be somebody else in order to conform to society's norms. The singer questions the importance of who somebody is or where they come from, as everyone works tirelessly for 24 hours a day, constantly living in the past with "cara de ayer". Despite this continuous routine, the doors to the store are open as the people work tirelessly to sustain their livelihood.
The following verse describes the cycle of a person's life, alternating between light and dark periods, from childhood to old age, with the ups and downs of a store's business. Just like the sun rises and sets every day, life goes on. In describing the lives of others, the song also mentions a clean vagrant with black hands and women walking and perfuming the streets. The song reflects how the city is alive, with people carrying golden prizes in their hands, and others enter slowly and leave slowly because of love.
Overall, the song evokes a sense of tiredness that comes with the everyday routine, but also of hope, as life continues from day to day despite the struggles and facades that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Una vida entera llena de caretas
A life full of masks that hide true emotions.
que más da quien sea, que más da quien venga
It doesn't matter who someone is or where they come from.
24 horas con cara de ayer
Every day feels like the same repetitive routine.
las puertas están abiertas.
The doors are always open, welcoming anyone who enters.
12 horas blancas, 12 horas negras
The contrast between light and dark in life.
una tierna infancia, una triste abuela
From a happy childhood to the somber reality of aging.
de sol a sol una tienda llena
Working from morning until night, every day, to keep a store running.
esa es la escuela.
This is the education and experience of life.
Un día empieza y otro termina.
Each day passes by and comes to an end.
Una calle vieja, una plaza añeja
Old streets and squares that carry memories of the past.
vagabundos limpios con las manos negras
Clean hobos with dirty hands, struggling to survive.
mujeres caminando perfuman las aceras
Women walking down the streets, leaving a scent behind.
de las calles que pasean.
Of the streets they stroll around in.
Unas piernas entran con las medias rotas
Legs with torn stockings entering.
unas manos llenas de oro sin color
Hands holding colorless gold, symbolizing empty worth.
despacito llegan, despacito van
Arriving and leaving slowly, to make the most of life's moments.
es el pacto del amor.
This is the agreement of love.
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.