Cielito Lindo
El Halcon De La Sierra Lyrics
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Un par de ojitos negros, cielito lindo, de contrabando
Ese lunar que tienes, junto a la boca cielito lindo,
No se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo, que a mí me toca
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones
De la Sierra Morena, cielito lindo, vienen bajando
Un par de ojitos negros, cielito lindo, de contrabando
Ese lunar que tienes, cielito lindo, junto a la boca
No se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo, que a mí me toca
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones
The song "Cielito Lindo" is a classic Mexican folk song that has been popularized and covered by numerous artists over the years. The lyrics speak of the beauty of a woman from the Sierra Morena mountains and her mesmerizing eyes, portrayed as a symbol of temptation and desire. The singer warns the woman not to reveal her unique beauty mark near her lips to anyone else as it is something that belongs only to him. The chorus, "Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores, porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones" translates to "Sing and don't cry, because singing makes the hearts happy, my beautiful darling." It is a message of hope and encouragement, telling the listeners to keep singing and finding joy in life, despite the hardships that they may encounter.
The melody and lyrics of "Cielito Lindo" have become a cultural symbol of Mexico, often played at celebrations and sporting events. The song has been covered by various artists in different genres, including Plácido Domingo, Celia Cruz, and even Elvis Presley in his version of "Guadalajara". Despite being a traditional folk song, "Cielito Lindo" has also been used for political and social purposes, with different adaptations and parodies created to address various issues. In 2019, the song made headlines when a video of a group of Mexican fans singing the song during a game at the Women's World Cup went viral. The fans were praised for showing their love for the sport and their country through the song.
Line by Line Meaning
De la Sierra Morena, cielito lindo, vienen bajando
From the mountains of Sierra Morena, my beautiful one, they are coming down
Un par de ojitos negros, cielito lindo, de contrabando
A pair of little black eyes, my beautiful one, smuggled in
Ese lunar que tienes, junto a la boca cielito lindo,
That beauty mark you have, next to your mouth my charming one,
No se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo, que a mí me toca
Don't show it to anyone, my lovely one, because it's meant for me
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Canta y no llores
Sing and don't cry
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones
Because singing makes the hearts happy, my beautiful one
De la Sierra Morena, cielito lindo, vienen bajando
From the mountains of Sierra Morena, my beautiful one, they are coming down
Un par de ojitos negros, cielito lindo, de contrabando
A pair of little black eyes, my beautiful one, smuggled in
Ese lunar que tienes, cielito lindo, junto a la boca
That beauty mark you have, my lovely one, next to your mouth
No se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo, que a mí me toca
Don't show it to anyone, my charming one, because it's meant for me
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.