El Rayo X
Jackson Browne David Lindley Lyrics
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Soy el cantar del gallo.
Soy el caiman del bayou,
Cuando lo parte el rayo.
Ven, ven aca.
Vuelve aca.
No no tengas miedo.
Soy alacran pelu,
Que pican en el desierto.
Cuando se va la luz?
El ha no mas el viento.
Oye me flor del Mayo,
Yo soy el hombre Rayo.
Soy el cantar del gallo,
Cuando lo parte el rayo.
Ven, ven aca.
Vuelve aca.
No no tengas miedo.
No no te voy a dar.
The lyrics to Jackson Browne and David Lindley's song "El Rayo X" are in Spanish, which translates to "The X-Ray." The song features the singer identifying himself as "El Rayo," which means "The Lightning." He compares himself to different creatures and elements that are affected by the power of lightning. For example, he says he is the crow of the rooster and the alligator of the bayou when it is hit by lightning. He tells the listener not to fear him, that he won't harm them.
The song contains a sense of mystery and danger, as the singer identifies himself as a powerful force of nature. The lyrics also speak to themes of identity and transformation, as the singer takes on the persona of different creatures and elements. The repetition of the phrase "ven, ven aca" (come here) adds to the sense of intrigue and invitation.
Line by Line Meaning
I am "El Rayo".
I am the lightning.
Soy el cantar del gallo.
I am the [wake-up] call of the rooster.
Soy el caiman del bayou, Cuando lo parte el rayo.
I am the alligator in the bayou when it is struck by lightning.
Ven, ven aca.
Come, come here.
Vuelve aca.
Return here.
No no tengas miedo.
No, don't be afraid.
No no te voy a dar.
No, I won't hurt you.
Soy alacran pelu, Que pican en el desierto.
I am a hairy scorpion that stings in the desert.
Cuando se va la luz? El ha no mas el viento.
When the lights go out? That's just the wind.
Oye me flor del Mayo, Yo soy el hombre Rayo.
Listen to me, May flower. I am the Lightning Man.
Soy el cantar del gallo, Cuando lo parte el rayo.
I am the [wake-up] call of the rooster when it is struck by lightning.
Ven, ven aca.
Come, come here.
Vuelve aca.
Return here.
No no tengas miedo.
No, don't be afraid.
No no te voy a dar.
No, I won't hurt you.
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