The band started out as a project to cover radio songs from the '30s, '40s and '50s and have released more than a half-dozen records since then.
Canastos
El Consorcio Lyrics
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¡ay, canastos! que es peor.
-Señorita,
hace mucho que la espero
soportando el aguacero
por decirle que la quiero
aunque usted no lo permita.
-¡Canastos!
-¿Qué me responde usted?
-Caballero,
nunca he estado enamorada
déjeme una temporada
porque no me fío nada
de un cariño pasajero.
-¡Canastos!
-¡Váyase, por favor!
Con el amor no se juega,
¡ay, canastos! que es peor,
porque el amor, cuando llega,
es, ¡canastos!, lo mejor.
-Señorita,
yo le ofrezco la fortuna
las estrellas una a una
con el sol y con la luna
y el amor que aquí palpita.
-¡Canastos!
-Ya ve que soy formal.
-¡Ay, muchachito!,
no me importa la riqueza
ni he perdido la cabeza
si le digo con franqueza
que un marido necesito.
-¡Canastos!
-Casarse es lo mejor.
Con el amor no se juega,
¡ay, canastos! que es peor.
-Linda mía,
cuando quiera estoy dispuesto
para hacer el presupuesto
de lo caro que se ha puesto
pasar por la vicaría.
-¡Canastos!
-Por algo somos dos.
Con el amor no se juega,
¡ay, canastos! que es peor,
porque el amor, cuando llega,
es, ¡canastos!, lo mejor.
The song "Canastos" by El Consorcio is a story of a persistent man trying to win over a woman who is not interested in him. He claims to love her and offers her wealth and all that he has, but the woman remains firm in her decision to wait and not rush into a relationship. She states that she needs a husband, not just a passing affection. The repeated phrase "Canastos" expresses frustration and disappointment as the man's attempts to win her over fail, but it also serves as a reminder that love should not be taken lightly or played with.
The song's lyrics touch on themes of love, persistence, rejection, and the value of commitment in a relationship. It highlights the fact that while love can be uplifting and beautiful, it can also bring pain and disappointment if not pursued with sincerity and care. The use of "Canastos" as a refrain adds a touch of humor and lightness to the somewhat serious topic, making the song both entertaining and insightful.
Overall, the song "Canastos" is a testament to the power of love and the importance of approaching it with respect and seriousness. It reminds listeners that while love can be complicated, it is ultimately worth pursuing earnestly and with dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Con el amor no se juega, ¡ay, canastos! que es peor.
Playing with love is a bad idea, even worse than a basket (an expression of frustration or anger)
Señorita, hace mucho que la espero soportando el aguacero por decirle que la quiero aunque usted no lo permita.
Miss, I've been waiting for a long time in the rain to tell you that I love you, even if you don't allow it.
¡Canastos!
Expression of frustration or anger.
¿Qué me responde usted?
What do you answer?
Caballero, nunca he estado enamorada déjeme una temporada porque no me fío nada de un cariño pasajero.
Sir, I've never been in love before. Please give me some time because I don't trust temporary feelings.
¡Váyase, por favor!
Go away, please!
Con el amor no se juega, ¡ay, canastos! que es peor, porque el amor, cuando llega, es, ¡canastos!, lo mejor.
Playing with love is a bad idea, even worse than a basket. Because when love arrives, it's the best thing ever.
Señorita, yo le ofrezco la fortuna las estrellas una a una con el sol y con la luna y el amor que aquí palpita.
Miss, I offer you fortune, the stars one by one, with the sun and the moon. And the love that beats here.
Ya ve que soy formal.
You can see that I'm serious.
¡Ay, muchachito!, no me importa la riqueza ni he perdido la cabeza si le digo con franqueza que un marido necesito.
Oh, boy! I don't care about wealth, and I haven't lost my mind. If I tell you honestly, I need a husband.
Casarse es lo mejor.
Getting married is the best thing.
Linda mía, cuando quiera estoy dispuesto para hacer el presupuesto de lo caro que se ha puesto pasar por la vicaría.
My beautiful one, whenever you want, I'm ready to calculate how expensive it's become to get married.
Por algo somos dos.
That's why we are two.
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.