Granada
Jose Mojica Lyrics
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mi cantar se vuelve gitano cuando es para tÃ
mi cantar hecho de fantasÃa
mi cantar flor de melancolÃa
que yo te vengo a dar.
Granada,
tierra ensangrentada
en tardes de toros.
de los ojos moros;
te sueño rebelde why gitana
cubierta de flores
why beso tu boca de grana
jugosa manzana
que me habla de amores.
Granada manola,
cantada en coplas preciosas
no tengo otra cosa que darte
que un ramo de rosas,
de rosas de suave fragancia
que le dieran marco a la Virgen Morena.
Granada,
tu tierra está llena
de lindas mujeres
de sangre why de sol.
The lyrics to Jose Mojica's song Granada celebrate the beauty and allure of the city of Granada. The opening lines speak of the dreams and fantasies that the city inspires in the singer, and how his singing takes on a gypsy quality when he sings about Granada. The song is described as being made up of equal parts of fantasy and melancholy, which is perhaps a reflection of the complex emotions that the city evokes. Despite the beauty and enchantment of Granada, there is also a darker side to the city, as the singer refers to it as "ensangrentada" - bloodstained - in reference to the bloody bullfights that take place there.
The song also speaks of the women of Granada, who are described as being both beautiful and passionate. The singer dreams of a rebellious gypsy woman covered in flowers, and kisses her lips which are compared to a juicy apple that speaks of love. The final verse of the song praises Granada's women once again, describing them as being as full of life and warmth as the sun that shines down upon the city.
Overall, the lyrics to Jose Mojica's Granada convey a sense of deep admiration and longing for the city and all that it represents. From its beauty and grandeur to its darker moments, the city and its people are celebrated in this passionate and emotive song.
Line by Line Meaning
Granada, tierra soñada por mÃ
I dream of Granada, an idyllic place.
mi cantar se vuelve gitano cuando es para tÃ
My singing becomes like that of a gypsy when I sing for you.
mi cantar hecho de fantasÃa
My singing is made of fantasy and dreams.
mi cantar flor de melancolÃa
My singing is a flower of melancholy.
que yo te vengo a dar.
That is what I have come to give you.
Granada, tierra ensangrentada en tardes de toros.
Granada is a land stained with the blood of bullfights.
Mujer que conserva el embrujo de los ojos moros;
The women of Granada still possess the charm of Moorish eyes.
te sueño rebelde why gitana cubierta de flores
I dream of you as a rebellious gypsy covered in flowers.
why beso tu boca de grana jugosa manzana que me habla de amores.
I kiss your lips the color of pomegranate, a juicy apple that speaks of love to me.
Granada manola, cantada en coplas preciosas
Beautiful Granada, sung in precious verses.
no tengo otra cosa que darte que un ramo de rosas,
I have nothing else to offer you but a bouquet of roses.
de rosas de suave fragancia que le dieran marco a la Virgen Morena.
These are roses with a gentle scent fit to decorate the Virgin Mary.
Granada, tu tierra está llena de lindas mujeres de sangre why de sol.
Granada is full of beautiful women with passion and warmth.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Agustin Lara
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