Hay Azules Que Se Caen de Moraos
Diego El Cigala Lyrics
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ay que alegría de verte
cuanta devoción por tu amor debo yo tenerte
son los ojos del rio los que me llaman
porque en su fondo habitan corales blancos y peces de plata
todo ha cambiado sigue lloviendo y no esta mojao
de mi pensamiento vienen y van los celos
le he dicho al dibujante que no me cobre
cuando sea rico
me haré un marco de oro revestido
Y en la blanca acera la fuente blanca
y en la calle vieja las viejas cantan
ay que alegría de verte
cuanta devoción por tu amor debo yo tenerte
todo ha cambiao sigue lloviendo y no esta mojao
ay que alegría de verte
The opening lines of the song "Hay azules que se caen de moraos" are striking and create an intense visual experience for the listener. The color blue, which is often associated with the sky and the sea, falls into the purple darkness of the night. The use of the word "moraos," a colloquial term in Spanish for the color purple, creates a vivid image of the night sky with shades of blue and purple blending together. The joy and excitement of seeing someone after a long time is expressed in the following lines. The singer admits to having a strong devotion and love for the person they are seeing. The use of the word "debo" suggests a sense of obligation or indebtedness, which highlights the importance of this person in their life.
The next set of lines refer to the call of the river's eyes. This personification of the river creates a mystical and surreal atmosphere, where the singer is drawn to the river because of the beauty it holds below the surface. The corals and silver fish highlight the richness of nature and its different shades and tones. Although everything else appears to have changed, with the continuing rainfall suggested in the line "sigue lloviendo y no esta mojao," the singer's jealousy still lingers. This possibility of internal struggle and tension is a recurring theme in the song.
The second part of the song brings in another element of social commentary. The singer desires to have a portrait of themselves but cannot afford it. The use of the word "pobre" suggests a sense of desperation and poverty that keeps them from fulfilling their desires. However, the character's determination is evident in the fact that they have managed to convince the artist to create their portrait for free by promising to pay when they become rich. This sense of hope and possibility is in stark contrast to the present situation of the character.
Line by Line Meaning
Hay azules que se caen de moraos
There are shades of blue that seem to fall off from purple hues
ay que alegría de verte
Oh, what a joy to see you
cuanta devoción por tu amor debo yo tenerte
How much dedication I owe to loving you
son los ojos del rio los que me llaman
It's the eyes of the river that summon me
porque en su fondo habitan corales blancos y peces de plata
Because in its depths live white coral and silver fish
todo ha cambiado sigue lloviendo y no esta mojao
Everything has changed, it's still raining but I'm not wet
de mi pensamiento vienen y van los celos
Jealousy comes and goes in my mind
Quiero hacerme un retrato como soy pobre
I want to have my portrait painted as I am, poor
le he dicho al dibujante que no me cobre
I told the artist not to charge me
cuando sea rico me haré un marco de oro revestido
When I'm rich, I'll get a gold-plated frame
Y en la blanca acera la fuente blanca
And on the white sidewalk, there's a white fountain
y en la calle vieja las viejas cantan
And on the old street, the old women sing
ay que alegría de verte
Oh, what a joy to see you
cuanta devoción por tu amor debo yo tenerte
How much dedication I owe to loving you
todo ha cambiao sigue lloviendo y no esta mojao
Everything has changed, it's still raining but I'm not wet
ay que alegría de verte
Oh, what a joy to see you
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.