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Guajira Guantanamera
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guantanamera guajira guantanamera.
Yo soy un hombre sincero
de donde crece la palma
yo soy un hombre sincero
de donde crece la palma
y antes de morirme quiero
Guantanamera guajira guantanamera
guantanamera guajira guantanamera.
Tiene el leopardo un abrigo
en el monte seco y pardo
tiene el leopardo un abrigo
en [el] monte seco y pardo
yo tengo más que el leopardo
porque tengo un buen amigo.
Guantanamera guajira guantanamera
guantanamera guajira guantanamera.
Mi verso es de un verde claro
y de un carmín encendido
mi verso es de un verde claro
y de un carmín encendido
mi verso es un ciervo herido
que busca en el monte amparo.
Guantanamera guajira guantanamera
guantanamera guajira guantanamera
The song "Guajira Guantanamera" is a classic Cuban folk song that has been popularized around the world. The lyrics of the song are about a man who is proud of where he comes from and wants to express his feelings through his poetry before he dies. The opening lines of the song, "Guantanamera guajira guantanamera," are a reference to a traditional Cuban dance called the Guajira. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the importance of tradition and culture.
The first verse of the song describes the singer as a "sincere man" who comes from a place where palm trees grow. He wants to use his poetry to express the feelings of his soul before he dies. The second verse compares the singer to a leopard, who may have a great coat of fur, but the singer has something even better: a good friend. This highlights the value of friendship above material possessions.
The final verse describes the singer's poetry as being like a wounded deer looking for refuge in the mountains. This symbolizes the singer's own vulnerability and need for comfort. The song ends with the repeated lines "Guantanamera guajira guantanamera" which serve as a call to keep traditional Cuban culture alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Guantanamera guajira guantanamera
The song is called 'Guajira Guantanamera'
guantanamera guajira guantanamera.
Repeating the title of the song
Yo soy un hombre sincero
I am an honest man
de donde crece la palma
I come from a land where palm trees grow
yo soy un hombre sincero
I am an honest man
de donde crece la palma
I come from a land where palm trees grow
y antes de morirme quiero
And before I die
echar mis versos del alma.
I want to express my soul through my poetry.
Guantanamera guajira guantanamera
The song is called 'Guajira Guantanamera'
guantanamera guajira guantanamera.
Repeating the title of the song
Tiene el leopardo un abrigo
The leopard has a coat
en el monte seco y pardo
In the dry and brown mountains
tiene el leopardo un abrigo
The leopard has a coat
en [el] monte seco y pardo
In the dry and brown mountains
yo tengo más que el leopardo
But I have more than the leopard
porque tengo un buen amigo.
Because I have a good friend.
Guantanamera guajira guantanamera
The song is called 'Guajira Guantanamera'
guantanamera guajira guantanamera.
Repeating the title of the song
Mi verso es de un verde claro
My verse is of a clear green
y de un carmín encendido
And of a bright crimson
mi verso es de un verde claro
My verse is of a clear green
y de un carmín encendido
And of a bright crimson
mi verso es un ciervo herido
My verse is a wounded deer
que busca en el monte amparo.
That seeks shelter in the mountains.
Guantanamera guajira guantanamera
The song is called 'Guajira Guantanamera'
guantanamera guajira guantanamera.
Repeating the title of the song
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Magnum
The BEST version of 'Guantanamara' ever produced! Beautiful instrumentals and vocals. Thank you! ❤
Pablo Hernandez
Oh!, que bonito escuchar mi Guantanamera, gracias por este video.
Eulalia Amador
Hermosa y exquisita interpretacion
Jose G. Pineda
Comentarles que mi vida siempre ha estado llena de satisfacciones por lo que he logrado para ser un poco útil a los que más nesecitan y que por un momento se olviden de la desesperanza y sonrían, que viva la alegría.
Gloria P J
Que lindos todos
NatividadSalomee VasconcelosRamosMontalvan
Bonita Musica.