Gualberto Ibarreto has participated as special guest in many albums of other well known singers and groups from Venezuela and United States, such as Serenata Guayanesa, Cecilia Todd, Huáscar Barradas, Juan Carlos Salazar, El Cuarteto, Metallica, Gustavo Cerati among many others.
Cristal
Gualberto Ibarreto Lyrics
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Tiene la boca de caña dulce recién cortá
Usted si que es bien bonita señorita
Tiene la sonrisa como las flores de resedal.
Cristal, bonita como el turpial
Que canta en el morichal de sus cabellos
Y la mirada, la cascada
Y yo que muero de soledad
Tengo la yegua ensillá para los dos
Y yo que muero de soledad
Tengo la yegua ensillá para los dos
Mango de hilacha caracha es mi muchacha
Con esos ojos tan lindos de tamarindo
Y yo que muero de soledad
Tengo la yegua ensillá para los dos
Y yo que muero de soledad
Tengo la yegua ensillá para los dos
The song "Cristal" by Gualberto Ibarreto is a beautiful tribute to a woman who the singer finds very attractive. In the first verse, he comments on her beautiful features, particularly her mouth and her smile, which he compares to freshly cut sugar cane and the flowers of a reseda plant respectively. He is clearly taken by her beauty and charm. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer comparing her to a stunning bird called the turpial that sings in the morichal, a type of swampy woodland found in Venezuela. He also notes how her gaze is like a cascading waterfall, that somehow manages to drench his heart with love. Despite his ardour, the singer mentions that he is lonely, but he has a horse that he's saddled up for the two of them to ride off into the sunset, a symbol of his willingness to be with her.
The lyrics of "Cristal" are essentially a beautiful poetry that glorifies the beauty of the woman who has captured the singer's heart. Using a variety of simple and charming metaphors, the song portrays her vividly as a sparkling crystal in the sun, full of dazzling color and light. Interestingly, the lyrics use a number of references to plants and animals to bring to life the natural beauty of Venezuela, where the song was written. This serves to enhance the power of the imagery, adding depth and richness to the feelings expressed by the singer. Overall, the song is a charming and heartfelt expression of admiration and desire that captures the essence of what it means to fall in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Usted si que es bien bonita señorita
You are truly beautiful, miss.
Tiene la boca de caña dulce recién cortá
Your lips are as sweet as freshly cut sugar cane.
Tiene la sonrisa como las flores de resedal.
Your smile is as gorgeous as the flowers in the resedal.
Cristal, bonita como el turpial
Crystal, you are as beautiful as the turpial bird.
Que canta en el morichal de sus cabellos
That sings in the swamp of your hair.
Y la mirada, la cascada
And your gaze, the cascade.
Que me moja el corazón
That moistens my heart.
Y yo que muero de soledad
And me who is dying of loneliness.
Tengo la yegua ensillá para los dos
I have the horse saddled for both of us.
Mango de hilacha caracha es mi muchacha
My girl is like a caracha mango split in rags.
Con esos ojos tan lindos de tamarindo
With those lovely tamarind eyes.
Writer(s): Simón Díaz
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RakilMejias
Hermosa letra y voz de nuestro querido Gualberto Ibarreto. Es una bendición de Dios seguir contando con su espléndida voz. Que Dios le dé mucha salud y vida 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@mafecolmenares4657
Gualberto LA VOZ más bella de Venezuela ❤
@eduardorodriguez-os2bd
Que bella canción ❤❤❤ Dedicada a la Miss Venezuela de 1977 Cristal Montañez Arocha
@jhonnyvegas1002
Son pocas las palabras para describir tan hermosa música en tan excepcional vol de nuestro Gualberto. Dios le de muchos años más de vida y cantando.
@felismarleon2147
TREMENDA COMPOSICION Y LETRA EN LA VOZ DE ESTE MARAVILLOSO CANTAUTOR ORIENTAL DEL ESTADO SUCRE
EL PILARMUN ICIPIO BENITEZ@trini548
Simplemente hermoso es uno de los grandes cantantes de nuestra música venezolana, tuve la oportunidad de verlo en vivo en el aula magna de la ULA es indescriptible verlo cantar.
@kaloavelasquez1949
El gran Gualberto ibarreto .una leyenda viviente. Dios me le dé mucha salud.vida tranquila.
@mimiking3223
La voz más hermosa de Venezuela
@alenakozak9807
NADIE COMO GUALBERTO, QUE DIOS LE DE MUCHA VIDA, PARA QUE SIGA DELEITÁNDONOS CON SU MÚSICA, DIOS LO BENDIGA..
@eduardogalavis5343
Canción dedicada a MIss Venezuela 77 Cristal Montañez.. bonita la canción y bonita cristal tambien