Nicolas
Ismael Miranda Lyrics


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Coro:
(Se esta aprovechando Nicolás
que todo lo que tienes y no te da).

Tu das comida y zapato mira
y hasta sirves de consuelo,
tu das comida y zapato
y hasta sirves de consuelo
luego te dan carmelos
porque cuestan mas barato.

Siempre te tienen al tape mira
y lo que ganas lo das
siempre te tienen al tape
y lo que ganas lo das
y te llaman Nicolas
piña, mamey y tapote.





Coro:
(Se estan aprovechando Nicolás).

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ismael Miranda's song Nicolas speak to the exploitation of a man named Nicolas. The chorus repeats the phrase "Se esta aprovechando Nicolas que todo lo que tienes y no te da" which means "they are taking advantage of Nicolas for all that he has and doesn't give." The verses describe how Nicolas gives food and shoes and even serves as a source of comfort to others. However, despite his generosity, he is only given cheap treats like candy in return. He is consistently taken advantage of by others who view him as an easy target. He is paid very little for his work and his wages are quickly taken away from him by those who exploit him. He is even given demeaning nicknames like "piña, mamey y tapote."


The song speaks to a larger issue of exploitation and inequality in society. Nicolas represents the working-class people who are taken advantage of by the wealthy and powerful. His generosity is not appreciated or rewarded, but rather used as an opportunity for others to gain more wealth and power. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the severity of Nicolas's exploitation and the need for change in society.


Line by Line Meaning

Tu das comida y zapato mira
You give food and shoes, look


y hasta sirves de consuelo,
And you even provide comfort,


tu das comida y zapato
You give food and shoes


y hasta sirves de consuelo
And you even provide comfort


luego te dan carmelos
Then they give you candy


porque cuestan mas barato.
Because they are cheaper.


Siempre te tienen al tape mira
They always have you under their control, look


y lo que ganas lo das
And what you earn you give away


siempre te tienen al tape
They always have you under their control


y lo que ganas lo das
And what you earn you give away


y te llaman Nicolas
And they call you Nicolas


piña, mamey y tapote.
Pineapple, mamey and tapote.


Se estan aprovechando Nicolas.
They are taking advantage of Nicolas.




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Comments from YouTube:

@carlosenriquemonterolasube306

Inicia el año 73 e Ismael conforma su propia Orquesta La Revelación y arranca su carrera con esta Super Producción bien variada para escuchar y Bailar ,con excelentes Músicos y arreglos A1, además de una selección de composiciones q nacieron para quedarse por décadas y aún siguen vigentes.

@franciscomaldonado360

50+ años y el sonido de esa grabación es aún relevante y contundente.

@karinapena9171

Tremendo ese tema

@victormercado1044

Ufffff mucho tema... Gran exito de Ismaél Miranda en New York en el año '73... Polito Vega lo colocaba mucho en su programa radial de los Sabados... Salsa Con Polito.

@rosagerena9024

Victor Mercado

@carlitosheredia8485

Si viviste esa época en el 73, eres un afortunado. Tengo 30 años pero quise tener la dicha tuya

@edwardchile2895

Que clase de LP, eso es salsa dura, esto es mucho con demasiado. El Niño Bonito

@camilourena8052

Arreglos y solo de trompeta carlos de leon dominicano

@albertomariogarciaarcon3350

¡¡Temazo!!

@jorgesegura1399

Para los de buen gusto y oído fino

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