Guantanamera
Havana Club Lyrics
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Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crece la palma
Y antes de morir yo quiero
Echar mis versos del alma
Guantanamera
No me pongan en lo oscuro
Yo soy bueno y como bueno
Moriré de cara al sol
Guantanamera
Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
El arroyo de la sierra
Me complace más que el mar
Guantanamera
Tiene el leopardo un abrigo
En su monte seco y pardo
Yo tengo más que el leopardo
Porque tengo un buen amigo
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
The song Guantanamera by Havana Club is a traditional folk song that originated in Guantanamo, Cuba. The song is a tribute to the beauty and culture of Cuba, with the singer stating "I am a sincere man, from where the palm tree grows, and before I die, I want to share my verses from the soul." The song speaks of the desire to die with honor, facing the sun, and not in darkness like a traitor. The singer emphasizes his goodness and desire to be among the poor of the land, as he finds more pleasure in the simple life of the mountains than the vastness of the sea. The lyrics also mention the leopard's coat, which the singer sees on his dry and brown mountain, contrasting it with the satisfaction he finds in having a good friend.
The song's simplicity and heartfelt lyrics have made it a beloved anthem in Cuba and around the world. Guantanamera represents the pride and resilience of the Cuban people and serves as a tribute to their culture and history. The song has been covered by countless artists, including Pete Seeger, Celia Cruz, and even The Fugees in their hit song "Fu-Gee-La." Its enduring popularity continues to inspire and unite people across the globe with its message of love, friendship, and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
This is a song about a woman from Guantánamo, Cuba, and her spirit embodies the struggles and spirit of the Cuban people.
Yo soy un hombre sincero
I am an honest man who speaks from the heart.
De donde crece la palma
I come from a place where palm trees grow, which is a symbol of resilience and strength.
Y antes de morir yo quiero
Before I die, I want to share the essence of who I am through my poetry.
Echar mis versos del alma
Expression of one’s poetic soul has both a historical and spiritual importance for Cuban people, and the artist wants to add to that legacy.
No me pongan en lo oscuro
I don't want to be buried in the dark or be associated with anything negative after my death.
A morir como un traidor
I don't want to die as a traitor and bring shame to my family or my people.
Yo soy bueno y como bueno
I am good-hearted, and like a good person, I want to die with dignity.
Moriré de cara al sol
I want to die facing the sun as a symbol of victory and liberation.
Con los pobres de la tierra
I stand in solidarity with the poor and the oppressed of this world.
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
I want to cast my lot with those who suffer and struggle for a better tomorrow.
El arroyo de la sierra
I find pleasure in the simple things, like the refreshing stream in the mountains.
Me complace más que el mar
The beauty of nature provides me with inner peace, more than anything else.
Tiene el leopardo un abrigo
Even a fierce leopard has a skin to protect itself from harm.
En su monte seco y pardo
In a dry and barren land, survival depends on adaptation.
Yo tengo más que el leopardo
Unlike the leopard, who has only its coat, I have a true friend to rely on.
Porque tengo un buen amigo
A genuine and loyal friendship is worth more than any material possession.
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
This refrain captures the essence of the song and the spirit of the Cuban people who struggle for freedom and dignity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Julian Orbon, Peter Seeger, Armando Christian Perez, Marc Kinchen, Jose Fernandez Diaz, Hector Angulo
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