Felicitaciones
Conjunto Clasico / Tito Nieves feat. Tito Nieves Lyrics
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No había radio no había estufa tampoco televisión
No había carreteras ni electricidad
Se alumbraba con las velas y yo con lámparas de gas
(Y la música que escuchaba yo era del cuatro de mi papa)
Y la música que escuchaba yo era del cuatro de mi papa)
(Danza)
(Había que escucharlo cómodo)
Tan preciso como usted lo hizo lo voy a felicitar
Tan preciso como usted lo hizo lo voy a felicitar
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
A toditos les van mis felicitaciones
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
A Rafael Hernández y a Pedro Flores
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
A Noel Estrada por sus bellas canciones
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Por allá en la montaña a los grandes cantores
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
A ramito y a guaniquillo
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Y también pal chuvito de bahiamon
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Le canta un jibarito de corazón
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Y aquí te van mis felicitaciones
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Para Marzo Rivera y el gordito yomotoro
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Con sus guitarras y cuatros alegraron corazones
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Bastante que parrandearon por los campos si señores
(Aquí te van mis felicitaciones)
Aquí te van mis felicitaciones
(A toditos le van felicitaciones)
De los campos de mi tierra se interpretan sus canciones
Por eso es que ahora les llevo estas felicitaciones
(Aylala) A mi tierra
(Aylala) Borincana
(Aylala) Te dedico
(Aylala) Mis canciones
The lyrics of the song Felicitaciones by Conjunto Clasico / Tito Nieves feat. Tito Nieves describe an era in the past when there was no radio, television, stove, electric lights, or roads. The people then used candles and gas lamps to brighten their surroundings. The singer of the lyrics recalls listening to music on his father's cuatro, a small string guitar-like instrument, which he loved. He fondly remembers listening to his father playing the danza, a traditional dance form in Puerto Rico, and how precise and beautiful his father was when he played. The singer expresses his admiration for his father's talent by saying that he would congratulate him on his incredible performance just as he is congratulating other great musicians from Puerto Rico.
The song goes on to give a shout-out to various musicians and composers from Puerto Rico such as Rafael Hernandez, Pedro Flores, Noel Estrada, Ramito, and Guaniquillo. The singer shows his appreciation for these artists and how their music has comforted and uplifted the people of Puerto Rico. He also praises the guitarists and cuatristas who have livened up people's spirits with their beautiful melodies. The singer finishes the song by dedicating it to his beloved homeland, Puerto Rico. He sings, "A mi tierra borincana, te dedico mis canciones," meaning, "To my beloved land of Puerto Rico, I dedicate my songs."
Overall, Felicitaciones is a beautiful tribute to Puerto Rico's musical heritage and the people who have contributed to it. The lyrics depict a time when people had to be resourceful to make do with what they had, but still found joy in music and the company of others. It celebrates the resilience and creativity of the Puerto Rican people and reminds us of the importance of holding on to our traditions and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Hace muchos años en una ocasión
Many years ago, in a time when there were no radios, stoves, or televisions, and no roads or electricity, people had to rely on candles and gas lamps for light.
No había radio no había estufa tampoco televisión
There was no radio or television, and no stoves to cook on.
No había carreteras ni electricidad
There were no roads, and no electric power to light homes.
Se alumbraba con las velas y yo con lámparas de gas
People had to rely on candles and gas lamps for light.
Y la música que escuchaba yo era del cuatro de mi papa
I used to listen to my father playing music on a cuatro (Puerto Rican string instrument).
Cuando el viejo interpretaba una danza
Whenever my father played a danza (Puerto Rican dance music), I would listen carefully.
Había que escucharlo cómodo
It was important to listen to the music comfortably.
Tan preciso como usted lo hizo lo voy a felicitar
I'm going to congratulate you because you played the music so precisely.
A toditos les van mis felicitaciones
I send my congratulations to everyone.
A Rafael Hernández y a Pedro Flores
I send my congratulations to Rafael Hernández and Pedro Flores, both famous Puerto Rican composers.
A Noel Estrada por sus bellas canciones
I congratulate Noel Estrada for his beautiful music.
Por allá en la montaña a los grandes cantores
I send my congratulations to the great singers from the mountains.
A ramito y a guaniquillo
I send my congratulations to Ramito and Guaniquillo, both famous Puerto Rican musicians.
Y también pal chuvito de bahiamon
I also send my congratulations to the musician from Bahiamon (a town in Puerto Rico).
Le canta un jibarito de corazón
A jibaro (Puerto Rican countryman) sings to him from the heart.
Para Marzo Rivera y el gordito yomotoro
I also send my congratulations to Marzo Rivera and the chubby yomotoro (a type of frog).
Con sus guitarras y cuatros alegraron corazones
They brought joy to people's hearts with their guitars and cuatros (Puerto Rican string instruments).
Bastante que parrandearon por los campos si señores
They had many lively celebrations in the countryside, indeed.
De los campos de mi tierra se interpretan sus canciones
Their songs are interpreted from the fields of my homeland.
Por eso es que ahora les llevo estas felicitaciones
That is why I am sending them my congratulations now.
A mi tierra
To my homeland.
Borincana
Puerto Rican.
Te dedico
I dedicate to you.
Mis canciones
My songs.
Contributed by Jason C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.