Alo Presidente
Gran Coquivacoa Lyrics
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Que quiere hacer con nosotros respóndanos Presidente
Todos estamos calientes, nos está volviendo locos
Hay Dios que calamidad, el país no vale medio
Peor ha sido el remedio que la misma enfermedad
Es la gaita quien reclama en nombre de Venezuela
Por los caños la secuela y errores a gran escala
Que quiere hacer con nosotros respóndanos Presidente
Todos estamos calientes, nos está volviendo locos
Hay Dios que calamidad, el país no vale medio
Peor ha sido el remedio que la misma enfermedad
Alo por los estudiantes, Alo por los ganaderos
Alo por los comerciantes, Alo y por los obreros
Alo, Alo por mi gente pobre, Alo Alo por los buhoneros
Alo, Alo, por la economía, la clase media y el desespero
Alo, Alo, Alo Presidente Alo (Mijo para la Oreja)
Con estos todos consejos más que una ofensa, protesta
Nuestra unidad manifiesta que mi respeto está lejos
Pero el pueblo tiene hambre, pobreza y necesidad
Que quiere hacer con nosotros respóndanos Presidente
Todos estamos calientes, nos está volviendo locos
Hay Dios que calamidad, el país no vale medio
Peor ha sido el remedio que la misma enfermedad
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Alo, por los periodistas, Alo mi gente en la radio
Alo, Alo por mi gente de Vargas que aun andan rodando
Alo, Alo y por los delitos que están amparando
Y cada fin de semana se matan unos con otros
Está perdiendo el timón ya cayo el mismo hueco
De copeyanos y adecos después tanto aflicción
Que quiere hacer con nosotros respóndanos Presidente
Todos estamos calientes, nos está volviendo locos
Hay Dios que calamidad, el país no vale medio
Peor ha sido el remedio que la misma enfermedad
Alo, Por mi gente en los cerros, Alo los niños de la calle
Alo la miseria y el hambre, Alo por tanto desacierto
Alo, Alo médicos y maestros, Alo, Alo el cierre de hospitales
Alo, Alo y de universidades, Alo, Alo y de tantos colegios
Nuestros errores humanos debemos reconocerlos
Mas allá de ir a creernos ser Dios y eso soberanos
No existe revolución con un pueblo escarnecido, humillado
Que quiere hacer con nosotros respóndanos Presidente
Todos estamos calientes, nos está volviendo locos
Hay Dios que calamidad, el país no vale medio
Peor ha sido el remedio que la misma enfermedad
Alo, Por la viajadera, Alo y por el descaro
Alo, de darle la espalda, Alo a quienes confiaron
Alo, Alo porque mi Venezuela
Alo, Alo es pueblo soberano
Alo, Alo, y no queremos ser
Alo, Alo ningún pueblo cubano (Nunca)
The song "Alo Presidente" by Gran Coquivacoa is a powerful anthem that serves as a plea from the people of Venezuela to their President. The song starts with a repeated "Alo, Alo, Alo Presidente" which is a direct address to the President. The next lines ask the President what he wants to do with the people, who are angry and going crazy due to the state of the country. The lyrics talk about how Venezuela is in a dire state, and that things are only getting worse. The people are hungry, and they need jobs.
The chorus is then repeated, with different groups being mentioned - students, cattle farmers, merchants, workers, the poor, and the middle class. The song highlights the struggles of all these groups and their need for change. The song talks about the need for unity and recognizes that there are errors on the part of the people and the government. The song ends with a plea for Venezuela to be a sovereign people and not a Cuban people.
Interestingly, the song was released in 1998, which was the year that Hugo Chavez became President of Venezuela. The song was seen as a protest song against the previous government, but it is now seen as a criticism of the current government as well. The song has become a cultural touchstone in Venezuela and represents the people's desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Alo, Alo, Alo Presidente Alo
A plea to the President of Venezuela to hear the grievances of the people.
Que quiere hacer con nosotros respóndanos Presidente
The people demand to know what actions the President plans to take to address their concerns.
Todos estamos calientes, nos está volviendo locos
The people are angry and frustrated, and their emotions are getting out of control.
Hay Dios que calamidad, el país no vale medio
The country is facing a crisis, and its value is diminishing.
Peor ha sido el remedio que la misma enfermedad
The solutions implemented so far have made the situation worse.
Es la gaita quien reclama en nombre de Venezuela
The song represents the people of Venezuela and their demands for action.
Por los caños la secuela y errores a gran escala
The country has suffered from widespread errors and their widespread consequences.
El pueblo quiere comer, el pueblo quiere trabajado
The people demand access to food and job opportunities.
Alo por los estudiantes, Alo por los ganaderos
Concerns are raised for the welfare of students and farmers.
Alo por los comerciantes, Alo y por los obreros
Concerns are raised for the welfare of business owners and workers.
Alo, Alo por mi gente pobre, Alo Alo por los buhoneros
Concerns are raised for the impoverished and street vendors.
Alo, Alo, por la economía, la clase media y el desespero
Concerns are raised for the economy, the middle class, and the growing desperation of the people.
Alo, Alo, Alo Presidente Alo (Mijo para la Oreja)
The song is a call to the President to listen closely and take decisive action.
Con estos todos consejos más que una ofensa, protesta
The song offers advice to the government as a form of protest, rather than an insult.
Nuestra unidad manifiesta que mi respeto está lejos
The people are united in their demands for change, but their respect for the government is dwindling.
Pero el pueblo tiene hambre, pobreza y necesidad
Despite their frustration, the people are suffering from hunger, poverty, and desperate need.
Alo por los periodistas, Alo mi gente en la radio
Concerns are raised for journalists and radio broadcasters.
Alo, Alo por mi gente de Vargas que aun andan rodando
Concerns are expressed for the people of Vargas who are still struggling.
Alo, Alo y por los delitos que están amparando
Concerns are raised about the crimes that go unpunished and are allowed to continue.
Y cada fin de semana se matan unos con otros
Violence is escalating in the country, with frequent casualties on the weekends.
Está perdiendo el timón ya cayo el mismo hueco
The government is losing their grip, and the situation is becoming dire.
De copeyanos y adecos después tanto aflicción
After years of struggle against two major political parties, the people want genuine change.
Alo, Por mi gente en los cerros, Alo los niños de la calle
Concerns are raised for those living in the hills and children without homes.
Alo la miseria y el hambre, Alo por tanto desacierto
Concerns are expressed about the poverty, hunger, and rampant mistakes within the government.
Alo, Alo médicos y maestros, Alo, Alo el cierre de hospitales
Concerns are raised for the welfare of doctors, educators, and the closure of hospitals.
Alo, Alo y de universidades, Alo, Alo y de tantos colegios
Concerns are raised about universities and schools across the country.
Nuestros errores humanos debemos reconocerlos
The people and government must recognize and own up to their mistakes.
Mas allá de ir a creernos ser Dios y eso soberanos
Genuine change requires humility and a move away from a belief in infallibility.
No existe revolución con un pueblo escarnecido, humillado
A revolution cannot succeed if the people are continually oppressed and humiliated.
Alo, Por la viajadera, Alo y por el descaro
Concerns are expressed about the lavish spending and shameless behavior of officials.
Alo, de darle la espalda, Alo a quienes confiaron
The government must not turn their backs on those who entrusted them with power.
Alo, Alo porque mi Venezuela
The people are calling attention to the state of Venezuela and its dire situation.
Alo, Alo es pueblo soberano
The people are sovereign and must have their voices heard.
Alo, Alo, y no queremos ser
The people reject any attempt to model Venezuela after Cuba.
Alo, Alo ningún pueblo cubano (Nunca)
The song serves as a warning against taking inspiration from the Cuban government.
Writer(s): abdenago borjas
Contributed by Christian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.