El Garabato
Cumbia Soledeña Lyrics
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Buenas noches presidente
Buenas noches como está'? (3X)
La danza del Garabato
Lo ha venido a saludá' (4X)
Cuando Emiliano se muera
Yo voy a cargá' el cajón (3X)
Le voy a prendé' una vela
Yo soy muy barranquillero
Y no puedo permití' (3X)
Que aquí venga un forastero
A echarmé' vainas a mí (4X)
Yo me voy a despedí'
Ya yo me estoy despidiendo (3X)
Hasta luego compañero'
Por ahí nos vamos viendo (4X)
(Carlos G. Coronell C., 1997)
The lyrics to Cumbia Soledeña's song "El garabato" are addressed to the President, and the singer greets him with respect. However, the focus of the song is on the dance of the garabato, which has come to greet the President. The garabato is a traditional dance from the Caribbean region of Colombia, and it is known for its colorful costumes and elaborate choreography.
The singer then declares that when Emiliano dies, he will carry his coffin and light a candle and drink rum in his honor. This seems to suggest a certain level of camaraderie between the singer and Emiliano, and perhaps a shared love of tradition and dance. Next, the singer asserts his pride in being from Barranquilla, a city known for its vibrant culture, and he is unwilling to let outsiders meddle in his affairs. Finally, he bids farewell to the President and suggests that they will see each other again in the future.
Overall, the song "El garabato" celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean region of Colombia and the importance of traditional dance in the lives of the people who live there. It also highlights the importance of community and the bonds that are formed through shared experiences and traditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Buenas noches presidente
Greetings to the leader of the nation.
Buenas noches como está'? (3X)
Asking the president how he is doing, multiple times.
La danza del Garabato
Referring to the traditional dance of Garabato.
Lo ha venido a saludá' (4X)
The dance has come to pay its respects, repeated four times.
Cuando Emiliano se muera
When Emiliano passes away.
Yo voy a cargá' el cajón (3X)
I will carry his coffin, repeated three times.
Le voy a prendé' una vela
I will light a candle for him.
Y a zamparle' un trago e' ron (4X)
And I will drink a shot of rum in his honor, repeated four times.
Yo soy muy barranquillero
I am very proud of my city of Barranquilla.
Y no puedo permití' (3X)
I cannot stand for it, repeated three times.
Que aquí venga un forastero
To have a stranger come here.
A echarmé' vainas a mí (4X)
And to disrespect me, repeated four times.
Yo me voy a despedí'
I am going to say goodbye.
Ya yo me estoy despidiendo (3X)
I am already in the process of saying goodbye, repeated three times.
Hasta luego compañero'
Until next time, my friend.
Por ahí nos vamos viendo (4X)
We will see each other around, repeated four times.
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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