Cora Cora
Juan Carlos Coronel Lyrics
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Y en el agua dulce no he visto coral
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
En el agua dulce no he visto coral
Que las pilanderas se acabaron ya
Pero hay muchas viejas que saben pilar
Que las pilanderas se acabaron ya
Pero hay muchas viejas que saben pilar
Ay que pila (Juana)
Que pila (Dora)
Ay que pila pila (Juana)
Ay que pila pila (Dora)
Ay que pila eh (Juana)
Ay que pila eh (Dora)
Ay que pila Juana (Juana)
Ay que pila Dora (Dora)
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
En el agua dulce no he visto coral
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
Y en el agua dulce no he visto coral
Amasa la masa pa' que todos sepan
Que con esa masa se hacen las arepas
Amasa la masa pa' que todos sepan
Que con esa masa se hacen las arepas
Ay que pila (Juana)
Que pila (Dora)
Ay que pila pila (Juana)
Ay que pila pila (Dora)
Ay que pila eh (Juana)
Ay que pila eh (Dora)
Ay que pila Juana (Juana)
Ay que pila Dora (Dora)
(Y lo baila Colombia, con el Coronel)
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
En el agua dulce no he visto coral
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
Y en el agua dulce no he visto coral
Canta papi canta, cantale a mamá
Que si no le cantas no puede pilá
Ay que pila (Juana)
Que pila (Dora)
Ay que pila pila (Juana)
Ay que pila pila (Dora)
Ay que pila eh (Juana)
Ay que pila eh (Dora)
Ay que pila Juana (Juana)
Ay que pila Dora (Dora)
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
En el agua dulce no he visto coral
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
Y en el agua dulce no he visto coral
Que las pilanderas se acabaron ya
Pero hay muchas viejas que saben pilar
Que las pilanderas se acabaron ya
Pero hay muchas viejas que saben pilar
Ay que pila (Juana)
Ay que pila pila (Dora)
Ay que pila (Juana)
Ay que pila pila (Dora)
Ay que pila Dora (Juana)
Ay que pila Juana (Dora)
Ay que pila pila (Juana)
Ay que pila pila (Dora)
(Y en la via del rio, vamo' a pila')
(Oye mami, aqui esta su Coronel)
(Ponte abajito compae', Si!)
Pero que pila (Juana)
Pero que pila (Dora)
Ay que pila eh (Juana)
Ay que pila eh (Dora)
Pero que pila (Juana)
Que pila pila (Dora)
Que pila Dora (Juana)
Que pila Juana (Dora)
(Si!)
The lyrics to "Cora Cora" by Juan Carlos Coronel are primarily focused on the cultural and regional experience of Colombia. The song suggests that even though there is no coral in freshwater, there is still plenty of culture to be found in Colombia. The chorus repeats the phrase "Cora de Agua Dulce," which means "Sweetwater Cora." The song then goes on to reference the skills of the pilanderas, the women of Colombia who traditionally processed the fibers on the evanescent plant known as fique to make a variety of products, and the arepas, a popular food in the country. In essence, the song celebrates Colombian culture while alluding to its rich heritage and customs.
The repetition of the phrases "Ay que pila" and "Pero que pila" throughout the song is also significant. In the context of the lyrics, "pila" could refer to a "technique" or a "skill," and the song seems to be suggesting that the people of Colombia possess a unique skill set that should be celebrated. The song also features a call and response between Coronel and the backing vocalists, further emphasizing the communal aspect of Colombian culture.
Juan Carlos Coronel is a Colombian singer who has enjoyed a successful career spanning several decades. He is known for his romantic ballads and his ability to capture the essence of Colombian music. "Cora Cora" is one of his most popular songs and has been performed throughout the country and in various Latin American countries. The song's lyrics and rhythms have become deeply ingrained in Colombian culture, making it a celebratory anthem of sorts.
Line by Line Meaning
Cora Cora Cora, Cora de Agua Dulce
The song is called Cora Cora Cora and refers to a type of sweet water crustacean called Cora.
Y en el agua dulce no he visto coral
The singer has not seen any coral in fresh water.
Que las pilanderas se acabaron ya
The women who used to pound corn to make masa are gone.
Pero hay muchas viejas que saben pilar
However, there are still many old women who know how to pound masa.
Ay que pila (Juana)
Juana is very good at pounding masa.
Que pila (Dora)
Dora is also very good at pounding masa.
Ay que pila pila (Juana)
Juana is really, really good at pounding masa.
Ay que pila pila (Dora)
Dora is also really, really good at pounding masa.
Ay que pila eh (Juana)
Wow, Juana is amazing at pounding masa.
Ay que pila eh (Dora)
Wow, Dora is also amazing at pounding masa.
Ay que pila Juana (Juana)
Seriously, Juana is a master at pounding masa.
Ay que pila Dora (Dora)
Dora is also a master at pounding masa.
Amasa la masa pa' que todos sepan
The singer is encouraging everyone to learn how to make masa dough.
Que con esa masa se hacen las arepas
Arepas, a type of flatbread, can be made with this dough.
Canta papi canta, cantale a mamá
The singer is encouraging someone to sing to their mother.
Que si no le cantas no puede pilá
If you don't sing to her, she can't pound the masa.
(Y lo baila Colombia, con el Coronel)
All of Colombia is dancing to this song with the singer.
(Y en la via del rio, vamo' a pila')
The singer is suggesting that they all go pound some masa by the river.
(Oye mami, aqui esta su Coronel)
The singer is calling out to someone (mami) to let them know that he's here.
(Ponte abajito compae', Si!)
The singer is encouraging someone to get lower (possibly to dance or pound masa).
Pero que pila (Juana)
Juana is just incredible at pounding masa.
Pero que pila (Dora)
Dora is also amazing at pounding masa.
Ay que pila eh (Juana)
Juana is seriously one of the best masa-pounders out there.
Ay que pila eh (Dora)
Dora is also one of the best masa-pounders out there.
Pero que pila (Juana)
Seriously, Juana is just incredible at pounding masa.
Que pila pila (Dora)
Dora is also just amazing at pounding masa.
Que pila Dora (Juana)
Juana is pointing out how good Dora is at pounding masa.
Que pila Juana (Dora)
Dora is pointing out how great Juana is at pounding masa.
Contributed by Molly F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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