Medicine For My Soul
Juan Luis Guerra Lyrics


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Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I was listening to a radio station last night
A shrink, dr. Luis, was giving counsel on the line

I dialed three o'five, five ninety-four, eleven eighty-five
Hey doc, I'm calling about a latin girl I met on a web site

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Woru-re, wuro-roro, ou-wo

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm from Louisiana, she's from San Pedro de Macorís
You know the land of baseball players
Where Sammy Sosa lives

She likes to drink papaya juice and paint caribbean trees
Oh, we don't have too much in common
But love is blind as you can see

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Sweet to my heart, medicine for my soul

Girl I want to feel your heart
And hope you love me too

You know I can't stop loving you, babe
I said mambo

Love me, yeah
Love me, yeah

Establish your emotions
Make a point, you're on the air

Should I go and visit her
Should I learn spanish words
Should I cry, should I face
Some political concerns

Should I join a social club
Should I peel a coconut
Movin' in, movin' on
Merengue bachata y son, now

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Dance!
Dance!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Dance!

Should I get down on my knees
Should I dance a latin beat
Should I laugh should I get
A romantic membership

Should I play my conga drums
Should I sing 'La Vie En Rose'
Moving in, moving on
Merengue, bachata y son, now

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Girl I want to feel your heart
And hope you love me too

You know I can't stop loving you, babe

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

You're so sweet, to me, babe
You're so sweet
You're so sweet, to me, baby
You're so sweet, to me, babe
You're so sweet
Yeah yeah yeah

And tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Sweet to my heart
Eh, baby, now
Sweet to my heart
Sweet to my heart
Sweet to my heart
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Sweet to my heart
Yeah, baby





She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Tú tienes la llave de mi corazón

Overall Meaning

Juan Luis Guerra's song "Medicine For My Soul" tells the story of a man named Louisiana who falls in love with a Latin girl he met on a web site. The man calls a radio station seeking advice from a psychotherapist, Dr. Luis, about his dilemma. The song combines elements of traditional Latin music with a modern pop sound, and features several musical breaks where the upbeat tempo leads to an instrumental solo.


Throughout the song, Louisiana expresses his deep love for the Latin girl, who he describes as "sweet to his heart, medicine for his soul." Despite the language and cultural differences between them, his emotions prevail, and he is willing to learn Spanish, play conga drums, and dance to merengue, bachata, and son to win her over. The song ends with Louisiana confessing his love to the girl and telling her that she has the key to his heart.


The song's lyrics are a testament to the power of love and how it can overcome any obstacle, including language barriers and cultural differences. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo reflect the joy that comes with falling in love, while the use of traditional Latin instruments gives the song a unique and authentic sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


I was listening to a radio station last night
Recalling a past event of listening to a radio station


A shrink, dr. Luis, was giving counsel on the line
Doctor Luis, a therapist, was giving advice on the radio


I dialed three o'five, five ninety-four, eleven eighty-five
Gave the phone number to the radio station to call and seek advice


Hey doc, I'm calling about a latin girl I met on a web site
Asking for advice about a girl met online


She tastes to me like a honeycomb
She has a sweet and appealing personality


Y tiene la llave de mi corazón
She holds the key to my heart.


I'm from Louisiana, she's from San Pedro de Macorís
The artist is from Louisiana and the girl is from San Pedro de Macorís in the Dominican Republic


She likes to drink papaya juice and paint caribbean trees
Describing the girl's interests and hobbies


Oh, we don't have too much in common
They do not have many things in common


But love is blind as you can see
Love is not restricted by differences in culture or interests


Sweet to my heart, medicine for my soul
She is special to the artist and brings him happiness and peace


Girl I want to feel your heart
The singer wants to connect with her emotionally


And hope you love me too
The singer returns her feelings of love and hopes she reciprocates


Should I go and visit her
Asking for advice on whether to visit her


Should I learn spanish words
Asking for advice on whether to learn Spanish


Should I cry, should I face
Asking for advice on how to handle potential problems or difficulties


Some political concerns
Referring to political issues related to the Dominican Republic


Should I join a social club
Asking for advice on whether to join a social club


Should I peel a coconut
Asking for advice on experiencing local traditions and foods


Merengue bachata y son, now
Naming types of music popular in the Dominican Republic


Should I get down on my knees
Asking for advice on how to show affection or romance


Should I dance a latin beat
Asking for advice on whether to dance Latin music


Should I play my conga drums
Asking for advice on whether to play music instruments


She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Repeating that she is sweet and charming to the singer


Y tiene la llave de mi corazón
Repeating that she is important to the singer's heart


You're so sweet, to me, babe
Repeating that the girl is sweet and attractive to the singer


Sweet to my heart
Repeating that the girl brings happiness to the artist's heart




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Juan Luis Guerra

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@eduardodemian3566

Yeah yeah yeah yeah 
I was listening to a radiostation last night 
A shrink, Dr. Luis, was giving counsel on the line 

I dialed 305 594 1185 
(three o' five, five ninety-four eleven eighty-five) 
Hey doc, I'm calling about a latin girl I met on a web site 

She tastes to me like a honeycomb 
y tiene la llave de mi corazón 

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah 

I'm from Louisiana, she's from San Pedro de Macoris, 
you know the land of baseball players, 
where Sammy Sosa lives 

She likes to drink papaya juice and paint caribbean trees 
Oh, we don't have too much in common 
but love is blind as you can see 

She tastes to me like a honeycomb 
sweet to my heart, medicine for my soul 

Girl I want to feel your heart 
and hope you love me too 

You know I can't stop loving you, babe 
I said mambo 

Love me, yeah 
Love me, yeah 

Establish your emotions 
make a point, you're on the air 

Should I go and visit her 
should I learn spanish words 
should I cry, should I face 
some political concerns 

Should I join a social club 
Should I peel a coconut 
movin' in, movin' on, 
merengue bachata y son, now 

She tastes to me like a honeycomb 
y tiene la llave de mi corazón 

Dance ! 
Dance ! 
yeah yeah yeah yeah 
Dance ! 

Should I get down on my knees 
should I dance a latin beat 
Should I laugh should I get 
a romantic membership 

Should I play my conga drums 
should I sing 'La Vie en Rose' 
Moving in, moving on 
merengue, bachata y son, now 

She tastes to me like a honeycomb 
y tiene la llave de mi corazón 

Girl I want to feel your heart 
and hope you love me too 

You know I can't stop loving you, babe 

She tastes to me like a honeycomb 
y tiene la llave de mi corazón 

You're so sweet, to me, yeah 
You're so sweet 
You're so sweet, to me, baby 
You're so sweet, to me, baby 
You're so sweet 
yeah yeah yeah 

She tastes to me like a honeycomb 
y tiene la llave de mi corazón 

Sweet to my heart 
ehh baby now 
Sweet to my heart 
Sweet to my heart 
Sweet to my heart 
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah 
Sweet to my heart 
yeah baby 

She tastes to me like a honeycomb 
tu tienes la llave de mi corazón



@andresrzavalal

Juan Luis Guerra - Medicine For My Soul

Letras

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I was listening to a radio station last night
A shrink, Doctor Luis, was giving counsel on the line
Hey doc, I'm calling about a latin girl I met in the web site
She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm from Louisiana, she's from San Pedro de Macoris
You know the land of baseball players
Where Sammy Sosa lives
She likes to drink papaya juice and paint caribbean trees
Oh, we don't have too much in common
But love is blind as you can see
She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Sweet to my heart, medicine for my soul

Girl I want to feel your heart
And hope you love me too
You know I can't stop loving you, babe
I said mambo

Love me, yeah
Love me, yeah

Establish your emotions
Make a point, you're on the air

Should I go and visit (her)
Should I learn spanish (words)
Should I cry, should I face
Some political concerns

Should I join a social (club)
Should I peel a (coconut)
Movin' in, movin' on
Merengue bachata y son, now

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Dance!
Dance!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Dance!

Should I get down on my (knees)
Should I dance a latin (beat)
Should I laugh should I get
A romantic membership

Should I play my conga (drums)
Should I sing La Vie en (Rose)
Moving in, moving on
Merengue, bachata y son, now

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Girl I want to feel your heart
And hope you love me too
You know I can't stop loving you, babe

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Y tiene la llave de mi corazón

Ehh baby now
(Sweet to my heart)
(Sweet to my heart)
(Sweet to my heart)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Sweet to my heart)
Yeah, baby

She tastes to me like a honeycomb
Tu tienes la llave de mi corazón.

Fuente: Musixmatch
Compositores: Juan Luis Guerra
Letra de Medicine For My Soul © Universal Musica Unica Publishing



All comments from YouTube:

@otravista2946

Un minuto de silencio por quienes no conocen esta joya al igual que otras como Lacrimosa, Caribbean Blues, Something Good, Testimonio, etc.

@Sylardf

Both english and spanish versions are great!

@troyanowoh

Este hombre es demasiado duro 🙏🏽🔥🔥

@gadget00

Underrated classic; awesome tune

@rhodafriedman4660

Fantastic my favorite music is Latin

@ispeakmucho

Soy american pero completamente de acuerdo contigo. Diache el sabe cantar! Doy gracias a dios que lo entiendo

@HerSunHisMoon91

My Cuban boss introduced me to this song, I daydream of me and my husband dancing to this song.

@fabriziomartinvillanuevare3413

This version is amazing

@revolution606

I type medicine for my soul and I'm rewarded with this sweet

@lavidaesbella2504

EXCELENT JUAN LUIS GOD BLESS YOU ADELANTE CON DIOS PORQUE SIN EL NADA SOMOS Y NADA PODEMOS HACER SI SOMOS ALGO ES POR SU MISERICORDIA Y EL GRAN AMOR CONQUE NOS AMO, GLORIA A DIOS POR SU GRAN TALENTO 💯🎶🎵💯🎶🎵 DAN GANAS DE BAILAR PARA MI JESUS

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