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RUBIA MORENO
Rubia Moreno, pulpera gaucha
de falda roja, vincha y puñal,
no había viajero que no te nombre
por el antiguo camino real,
no había viajero que no te nombre
por el antiguo camino real.
Hecha entre ronco bramar del dulce,
solo sabía tu voz mandar
eran tus ojos dos nazarenas
bravas espuelas en el mirar,
eran tus ojos dos nazarenas
bravas espuelas en el mirar.

Rubia Moreno, guarda a mi puerto
a orillas del rio Natal,
tu nombre heroico como figuras
como figuras de puño real
tu nombre heroico como figuras
como figuras de puño real.

Juntito al barro tu rancho amigo alzaba al viento su banderín,
por los carriles de cuatro vientos
venía la alerta de algún país
por los carriles de cuatro vientos
venía la alerta de algún país.

Tuviste amores, tuviste celos
rubia pulpera sin corazón,
eras más brava que la leona de dos juncales del albardón
eras más brava que la leona de dos juncales del albardón

Rubia Moreno, guarda a mi puerto
a orillas del rio Natal,
tu nombre heroico como figuras
como figuras de puño real




tu nombre heroico como figuras
como figuras de puño real.

Overall Meaning

The song "La Rubia Moreno" by Horacio Banegas tells the story of a woman named Rubia Moreno who was a gaucha (cowgirl) and a pulpera (grocer) dressed in a red skirt and a headband with a knife. She was known by every traveler on the old royal road because of her heroic acts. The singer describes her as a fearless woman with powerful eyes that looked like two lions' eyes. She lived by the Natal River, and her house was like a refuge for many travelers who needed help. The singer praises her for her bravery, and the name Rubia Moreno becomes a symbol of courage and strength.


The lyrics depict Rubia Moreno as a woman who had seen many things in her life. She was brave, independent and had a heart of stone. She had lovers and jealousies, yet she was still more fierce than a lioness. The singer sets her up as a role model for people to follow. Her name became a symbol of strength and courage for the people living by the river.


Overall, "La Rubia Moreno" is a tribute to strong and independent women who are not afraid to show their power and to fight for what they believe. The song shows how one woman's actions can inspire and influence many people.


Line by Line Meaning

Rubia Moreno, pulpera gaucha de falda roja, vincha y puñal,
Describing the subject of the song, a brave and fiery pub owner named Rubia Moreno, dressed in traditional Argentinean attire.


no había viajero que no te nombre por el antiguo camino real,
Rubia Moreno was well-known and respected by travelers on the old royal road.


Hecha entre ronco bramar del dulce, solo sabía tu voz mandar
Despite being surrounded by a chaotic and noisy environment, Rubia Moreno was able to command attention with her strong and steady voice.


eran tus ojos dos nazarenas bravas espuelas en el mirar,
Rubia Moreno's eyes were sharp and intense, like fierce spurs in her gaze.


Rubia Moreno, guarda a mi puerto a orillas del rio Natal,
The singer is asking Rubia Moreno to protect his port by the Natal River, just as she has become a heroic symbol in her own right.


tu nombre heroico como figuras como figuras de puño real
Rubia Moreno's name has become legendary, like a symbol of true strength and courage.


Juntito al barro tu rancho amigo alzaba al viento su banderín,
Rubia Moreno's humble and friendly pub was located right by the muddy path and she proudly flew her banner in the wind.


por los carriles de cuatro vientos venía la alerta de algún país
News and warnings from other countries would reach Rubia Moreno's pub from all across the land.


Tuviste amores, tuviste celos rubia pulpera sin corazón,
Rubia Moreno had her share of romance and jealousy, but she was a tough and unyielding pub owner who didn't show her heart to anyone.


eras más brava que la leona de dos juncales del albardón
Rubia Moreno was even fiercer than a lioness in the wild.




Writer(s): Horacio Banegas

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