Dominican merengue star Kinito Méndez (born José del Carmen Ramírez) got in… Read Full Bio ↴Dominican merengue star Kinito Méndez (born José del Carmen Ramírez) got involved in popular music at the age of nine while participating in a band called Pequeños del Ritmo. In 1988, he formed a tropical act called Cocoband along with Alfonso "Pochi" Vásquez. After that, he formed the group Rikarena, his second project. In the early '90s, the singer/songwriter, producer, and arranger joined Rokabanda, deciding to start his solo career in 1995, recording El Hombre Merengue, getting his song "Cachamba" topping the most important Latin charts. In 1997, Kinito Méndez made El Decreto, working on Barrio Boyzz' Ven A Mi that same year. In 1998, the popular performer, also known as El Hombre del Merengue, decided to pay tribute to his mentor Johnny Ventura, recording A Caballo, followed by 1999's Su Amigo. 2000's D'Colores featured "Nueva York Pasando Lista," which was inspired by the social reality of Latin Americans living in New York.

Los hombres maduros
Kinito Mendez Lyrics

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ay!
ay!
ay!
esa es nena es mía mía estás seguro, seguro?
seguro seguro que ahora lo que están de moda son los hombres maduros y nosotros!
Esa nena es mía, mía estas seguro, seguro?
seguro, seguro que ahora lo que están de moda son los hombres maduros yo he visto de dieciséis que le gustan de cuarenta yo he visto de diecisiete que que le gustan de cincuenta le gusta mucho a mi prima el marido de la vecina

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kinito Mendez's "Los hombres maduros" speak to the various age differences in relationships in today's society. The singer asks if the young woman in question is truly his, as he doubts whether she is really interested in men his age. He then goes on to comment on the current trend of younger women being attracted to older men, citing examples of a 16-year-old being interested in a 40-year-old and a 17-year-old being interested in a 50-year-old. He even notes that his cousin is attracted to her neighbor's husband, who is much older than she is.

The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the societal disparities between age, gender, and power in relationships. It highlights the notion that, regardless of age, people will continue to find love and attraction in all different types of relationships. It also touches on the idea of societal pressure and what is considered trendy or fashionable. The singer points out that people may change their minds about what they want in a partner based on what is currently popular in society.

Line by Line Meaning

ay!
Expressing surprise, enthusiasm, or excitement.

esa es nena es mía mía estás seguro, seguro?
Is that girl really mine? Are you sure?

seguro seguro que ahora lo que están de moda son los hombres maduros y nosotros!
I'm sure that mature men are in vogue now, including us!

Esa nena es mía, mía estas seguro, seguro?
Is that girl really mine? Are you sure?

seguro, seguro que ahora lo que están de moda son los hombres maduros yo he visto de dieciséis que le gustan de cuarenta yo he visto de diecisiete que que le gustan de cincuenta
I'm sure that mature men are in vogue now. I've seen a 16-year-old who likes 40-year-olds, and a 17-year-old who likes 50-year-olds.

le gusta mucho a mi prima el marido de la vecina
My cousin really likes the neighbor's husband.

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