Drume Negrita-Drume Mobila-Ay Mamá Inés
El Consorcio Lyrics

The song "Drume Negrita-Drume Mobila-Ay Mamá Inés" is a fusion of three different songs that talk about lullabies to babies, their protective mothers, and the connection between the Afro-Cuban culture and their traditions. The first song, "Drume Negrita," talks about a baby girl who won't stop moving in her crib, which troubles her mother. The mother, Merce, tries to calm her baby down by singing a lullaby and promising a new crib with a canopy and a bell. The singer also promises to bring his daughter some treats, including a very colorful fruit called "mamey" or a "babalao," a type of percussion instrument that produces a rattling sound. The use of African-derived instruments aims to connect with the Afro-Cuban roots of the song.

In the second part of the song, "Drume Mobila," the message is the same. The song also talks about a mother who is looking after her baby girl, Mobila. The mother sings to her daughter, assuring her that she will bring her some delicious food and other treats. The singer warns the baby against the risks of the "white devil" who can harm her if she is not careful. The message of the song is that the mother will protect her child from any danger they may face.

The third part of the song, "Ay Mamá Inés," is a callback to the Afro-Cuban roots of the song. The lyrics talk about a man who is looking for a woman named Belén in the Jesús María neighborhood but cannot find her. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "Ay Mamá Inés" and an outro in which the group informs the listeners that this is a traditional Afro-Cuban song.