Que Penita Y Que Dolor
Gabriel Moreno Lyrics
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Que penita y que dolor
Quiero reflejar tu cante
Poniendole el corazon
Pastora Pavon Pastora
Que penita y que dolor
Quisiera yo renegar
Volver de nuevo habitar
Mare de mi corazon
Volver de nuevo habitar
Por ver si en un mundo nuevo
Encontraba mas verdad
The above lyrics are from Gabriel Moreno's song Que Penita Y Que Dolor. The song is an ode to Pastora Pavon, who is also known as La Nina de los Peines. Pastora Pavon was a famous flamenco singer who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. The lyrics express admiration for Pavon's singing and the emotional depth that she brought to it.
The first verse repeats the phrase "Que penita y que dolor," emphasizing the feelings of sadness and pain that Pavon conveyed through her music. The second verse expresses the desire to escape from the world entirely and find a new, more honest reality. The repetition of the phrase "Volver de nuevo habitar" suggests a longing to return to a simpler, more authentic way of living.
Line by Line Meaning
Pastora Pavon Pastora
Gabriel Moreno starts the song by addressing Pastora Pavon, who was a renowned flamenco singer from Spain. Her name is being used here as a symbol of the deep emotions that her music evokes.
Que penita y que dolor
This line is a recurring refrain throughout the song, highlighting the deep sadness and pain that is being expressed through the music.
Quiero reflejar tu cante
Gabriel Moreno expresses his desire to reflect the emotions conveyed in Pastora Pavon's singing.
Poniendole el corazon
He wants to put his heart and soul into his own singing, just as Pastora Pavon did.
Quisiera yo renegar
Gabriel Moreno expresses his disillusionment with the world and his desire to reject it completely.
De este mundo por entero
He wants to leave this world behind entirely and start anew.
Volver de nuevo habitar
Gabriel Moreno hopes to return to a better world, one where he can find more meaning and truth.
Mare de mi corazon
He speaks of his heart as the sea, conveying its vastness and depth of emotion.
Volver de nuevo habitar
Gabriel Moreno repeats this line to emphasize his desire to find a better world where he can truly belong.
Por ver si en un mundo nuevo
He wants to explore a new world, hoping to find something better and truer there.
Encontraba mas verdad
Gabriel Moreno searches for truth and meaning, hoping to find it in a new world that is different from the one he currently inhabits.
Writer(s): garcia vizcaino, opalo
Contributed by Carson J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.