La Pava
Gran Coquivacoa Lyrics
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La pava en la casa la van a matar! la pavita tiene, la pata quebra
(La pava en la casa la van a matar la pavita tiene la pata quebra)
La pava en la casa(la van a matar)
Ahh la pavita tiene (la pata quebra)ah mira la pava en la casa(la van a matar)ah la pavita tiene(la pata quebra)
Uuueeeyy yei yei yei yei
La pava me dijo que miro ace rato pavo sin filtro con cara de pato
Yo le dije pavo eso no es verdad, bueno si no es pato pavo si sera
The lyrics of "La Pava" by Gran Coquivacoa tell the story of a pava (a female turkey) who is in danger of being slaughtered because her leg is broken. The first line, "La pava en la casa la van a matar," translates to "The turkey in the house is going to be killed." The second line, "la pavita tiene la pata quebra" means "the little turkey has a broken leg." These two lines are repeated throughout the song as a refrain.
The verses describe a conversation between the pava and a pavo (male turkey). The pava tells the pavo that she saw another turkey with a duck face smoking without a filter. The pavo responds by saying that it's not true, but admits that if it wasn't a duck, it was probably a turkey. The song ends with the pavo declaring his love for the pava and promising to protect her.
The lyrics of "La Pava" use humor and wordplay to comment on social norms and expectations. The broken-legged turkey represents the vulnerable and marginalized members of society who are often overlooked or mistreated. The absurd image of a turkey with a duck face smoking without a filter highlights the ridiculous expectations placed on individuals to conform to societal standards.
Line by Line Meaning
La pava en la casa la van a matar! la pavita tiene, la pata quebra
A turkey in the house is going to be slaughtered! And the turkey has a broken leg
La pava en la casa(la van a matar)ah la pavita tiene(la pata quebra)
The turkey is in the house, waiting to be slaughtered, with a broken leg
La pava me dijo que miro ace rato pavo sin filtro con cara de pato
The turkey told me that she saw a male turkey smoking without a filter and with a goofy expression
Yo le dije pavo eso no es verdad, bueno si no es pato pavo si sera
I told the turkey that it wasn't true, but if it wasn't a duck, then it must be a male turkey as she said
Writer(s): nelson martinez
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.