Canción Del Quenero
Horacio Banegas Lyrics
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Se levanta a la mañana
El quenero que les cuento
Sube a las cumbres más altas
Sopla que sopla un misterio
Una flor libre en su caña
Que le ha regalado el viento
Sus ojos miran al cielo
No hay horizonte que valga
Sus ojos miran al cielo
No hay horizonte que valga
Cuando vos le enseñes
A mis hijos la dulce canción
Que canta el viento
"Canción Del Quenero" by Horacio Banegas is a song that tells the story of a quenero, a person who plays the quena, a traditional Andean flute. The lyrics depict a quenero waking up in the morning with the sound of little bells ringing. As the song progresses, we learn that the quenero climbs to the highest peaks, guided by a mystery and a sense of freedom. The wind gifts him a flower to symbolize the care he must have for his soul.
The lyrics also highlight the quenero's gaze towards the sky, emphasizing that no earthly horizon is as meaningful or valuable as the vastness of the heavens. The song then transitions to a plea, perhaps made by the songwriter, asking the listener to teach his children the sweet song sung by the wind, suggesting that the music and wisdom of the quenero should be passed down to future generations.
Overall, "Canción Del Quenero" celebrates the quenero's connection with nature, the spiritual journey they embark on, and the importance of preserving traditional music and wisdom for future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Con campanitas que suenan
With the sound of little bells, he wakes up in the morning
El quenero que les cuento
I'm talking about the quenero
Se levanta a la mañana
He gets up in the morning
Sube a las cumbres más altas
He climbs to the highest peaks
Sopla que sopla un misterio
There's a mystery blowing in the wind
Una flor libre en su caña
A free flower on his cane
Que le ha regalado el viento
The wind has given it to him as a gift
Para que cuide su alma
So that he can protect his soul
Sus ojos miran al cielo
His eyes gaze at the sky
No hay horizonte que valga
No horizon is worth as much
Cuando vos le enseñes
When you teach my children
A mis hijos la dulce canción
The sweet song
Que canta el viento
That the wind sings
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