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.
La Paloma
El Consorcio Lyrics
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nadie me ha visto salir si no fui yo
una linda guachinanga
como una flor
que se vino tras de mí
ay sí señor.
Si a tu ventana llega una paloma
cuéntale tus amores bien de mi vida
corónala de flores
que es cosa mía.
Ay chinita que sí
ay que dame tu amor
ay que vente conmigo chinita
a donde vivo yo.
Que sí que sí
que no que no
que [tú] me quieres
pero yo no.
Que no que no
que sí que sí
que no me quieres
como yo a ti.
Ay mulatita que sí
ay que dame tu amor
ay que válgame Dios
ay chinita que sí.
The first stanza of the song La Paloma by El Consorcio describes the persona leaving Havana unnoticed, except for one person who saw them leaving. They were followed by a beautiful woman who was like a flower. This encounter seemed to be a significant one as it captured the persona's attention enough to include it in their lyrics. The persona seems to be reminiscing about their time in Havana and the encounter with the woman they met.
The second stanza talks about a message the persona wants the listener to relay to a pigeon that may approach their window. They ask the listener to treat the pigeon with care as it represents their person. The lyrics request that the listener tell the pigeon about their love life, and decorate it with flowers as it is their responsibility. The third and fourth stanzas of the song are a conversation between two people, possibly the persona and the woman they encountered. The persona asks the woman to come with them, and the woman responds positively. However, the conversation takes a turn, and the woman seems hesitant, saying the persona loves her, but she doesn't feel the same.
Overall, the song La Paloma by El Consorcio is a story about a journey from Havana and an encounter with someone that holds significance in the persona's life. The song also has an element of request asking the listener to relay a particular message if they see a pigeon, a symbol of their person. The conversation between the two people in the song adds to its emotional depth and shows the different complexities of human interaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando salí de la Habana válgame Dios
When I left Havana, oh my God
nadie me ha visto salir si no fui yo
No one saw me leave besides myself
una linda guachinanga como una flor
A beautiful girl like a flower
que se vino tras de mí ay sí señor
Who came after me, oh yes sir
Si a tu ventana llega una paloma
If a dove comes to your window
trátala con cariño que es mi persona
Treat her kindly, she represents me
cuéntale tus amores bien de mi vida
Tell her about your love and my life
corónala de flores que es cosa mía
Crown her with flowers, it's my business
Ay chinita que sí
Oh Chinese girl, yes
ay que dame tu amor
Oh, give me your love
ay que vente conmigo chinita
Oh, come with me Chinese girl
a donde vivo yo.
To where I live
Que sí que sí
Yes, yes
que no que no
No, no
que [tú] me quieres pero yo no.
That you love me but I don't
Que no que no
No, no
que sí que sí
Yes, yes
que no me quieres como yo a ti.
That you don't love me like I love you
Ay mulatita que sí
Oh little mixed-race girl, yes
ay que dame tu amor
Oh, give me your love
ay que válgame Dios
Oh, God help me
ay chinita que sí.
Oh, Chinese girl, yes.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lila C C
Wow interpretación, majestuosa.. Nos hacen vibrar con su canto
M. Betzabeth Orellana Ruiz
Que fantástico es El Consorcio!!...que voces y que.melodias.logran...gracias por compartir
Nora Torres
Hermosa canción!!!😊
Elba Ayala
Espectacular, se me salieron las lagrimas cuando cantaron” cuando sail de la Habana, soy cubana exilada 53 años
Martha Lucía González Uribe
Esperanza, hermanita, a ver si, por fin podemos hablar: gonzalezperanz
Martha Lucía González Uribe
Esperanza, hermanita.No encuentro como llamarte desde este, el nuevo: no tiene ortografia y, me cuesta un monton llamarte. Lo intentare de nuevo, a ver...
Martha Lucía González Uribe
Esperancita: te estoy llamando
Martha Lucía González Uribe
Hermanita: ya te llamo. Besitos: Kiko y Kika
Nora Torres
Bonita melodía!!!
Carla I Ffz De La Cruz
Me ha encantado, gracias