She was married to the famous Spanish bullfighter "Paquirri" (Francisco Rivera), who died September 26, 1984, at the horns of the now infamous bull Avispado in Pozoblanco, Córdoba.
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Una Mujer De Verdad
Isabel Pantoja Lyrics
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AQUEL MARINERO QUE SOBRE EL ALBERO DESPARECIO,
LAS NOCHES VACÍAS, LAS HORAS AMARGAS,
DE ESTA ESPAÑA SANTA, QUE TIRA LA PIEDRA Y NO PIDE PERDON...
PUEDE SER LARGO Y DURO EL INVIERNO PERO HAY PRIMAVERA...
PUEDE IR EL CAMINO SIEMPRE CUESTA ARRIBA QUE ANTES O DESPUÉS,
CUANDO MENOS LO ESPERAS TE OFRECE UN RESPIRO,
NO HAY MANCHA DE MORA QUE NO ARRANQUE OTRA,LO SABES TAMBIEN...
SOLO ES POR TI...DEJA QUE LAS CARACOLAS
SIGAN IMITANDO AL MAR,
VAS A SABER LO QUE TE DA TENER A UNA MUJER DE VERDAD....
LA MANO EN EL FUEGO LA HE PUESTO MIL VECES Y MIL ME HE QUEMADO,
NO HAY EN LOS ROSARIOS CUENTAS PARA TANTOS DESENGAÑOS DE AMOR
Y SIGO CREYENDO Y SIGO SOÑANDO, Y SIGO ENCONTRANDO EN RISA BLANCA PERFUMES DE AMOR...
POR TI SOY LUNA CAMBIANTE SI EN CUARTO MENGUANTE ME SIENTO FELIZ,
SOLO ES POR TI...DEJA QUE LAS CARACOLAS
SIGAN IMITANDO AL MAR,
VAS A SABER LO QUE TE DA TENER UNA MUJER DE VERDAD...
The opening lines of this song by Isabel Pantoja focus on the pain that the singer has carried within their soul for so long. The metaphor of a sailor disappearing from the mast or "albero" could be interpreted as a loss of hope or a guiding figure in one's life. The lyrics then shift to the emptiness of nights and bitter hours in "this holy Spain" which throw stones but never ask for forgiveness. Despite the difficulties, the singer sees the possibility of spring following a long and hard winter, and that even when the way is always uphill, there can be unexpected moments of relief. The chorus continues this theme of change and the fluctuating emotions of the singer, with the phrase "Por ti soy luna cambiante" (For you, I am a changing moon) while acknowledging the power of a true woman's love.
The second verse starts with the singer admitting to repeatedly placing their hand in fire and getting burnt, suggesting that they have experienced countless heartbreaks. The mention of counting the beads of a rosary implies the singer's devotion to finding love but also suggests a sense of futility in their efforts. Despite this, they continue to believe and dream, seeing the potential for love even in unlikely places. The chorus repeats the same sentiment of finding happiness with a true woman and encourages the listener to experience it for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
QUIZAS PUEDA EL TIEMPO CURAR LA HERIDAS QUE LLEVO EN EL ALMA,
Perhaps time can heal the wounds that I carry in my soul,
AQUEL MARINERO QUE SOBRE EL ALBERO DESPARECIO,
That sailor who disappeared from the mast,
LAS NOCHES VACÍAS, LAS HORAS AMARGAS,
The empty nights, the bitter hours,
DE ESTA ESPAÑA SANTA, QUE TIRA LA PIEDRA Y NO PIDE PERDON...
Of this holy Spain, that throws stones and does not ask for forgiveness...
PUEDE SER LARGO Y DURO EL INVIERNO PERO HAY PRIMAVERA...
Winter may be long and hard but spring always comes...
PUEDE IR EL CAMINO SIEMPRE CUESTA ARRIBA QUE ANTES O DESPUÉS,
The road may always go uphill, sooner or later,
CUANDO MENOS LO ESPERAS TE OFRECE UN RESPIRO,
When you least expect it, it offers you a respite,
NO HAY MANCHA DE MORA QUE NO ARRANQUE OTRA,LO SABES TAMBIEN...
There is no blackberry stain that doesn't start another, you know that too...
POR TI SOY LUNA CAMBIANTE SI EN CUARTO MENGUANTE ME SIENTO FELIZ,
Because of you, I am a changing moon, if I feel happy during waning quarter,
SOLO ES POR TI...DEJA QUE LAS CARACOLAS
It's only because of you...Let the snails,
SIGAN IMITANDO AL MAR,
Continue to imitate the sea,
VAS A SABER LO QUE TE DA TENER A UNA MUJER DE VERDAD....
You will know what it is like to have a real woman...
LA MANO EN EL FUEGO LA HE PUESTO MIL VECES Y MIL ME HE QUEMADO,
I have put my hand in the fire a thousand times and burned myself a thousand times,
NO HAY EN LOS ROSARIOS CUENTAS PARA TANTOS DESENGAÑOS DE AMOR
There are no beads in the rosaries for so many disappointments in love
Y SIGO CREYENDO Y SIGO SOÑANDO, Y SIGO ENCONTRANDO EN RISA BLANCA PERFUMES DE AMOR...
And I still believe and I still dream, and I still find love perfumes in white laughter...
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.