Sariri
La Colmena Lyrics
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Allí me espera mi madre
Tierra de gente morena
Paisajes color aguayo
Tierra de gente morena
Paisajes color aguayo
The lyrics to La Colmena's song Sariri are about a journey to a rural town where the singer's mother is waiting for them. The town is described as being filled with people of a darker complexion and landscapes of brightly colored aguayo cloth. The use of aguayo, a traditional woven fabric used in Bolivia and other Andean countries, highlights the pride in the singer's cultural heritage and adds to the richness of the imagery in the song.
The singer's journey to the town and being reunited with their mother could symbolize a deeper emotional journey, possibly about reconnecting with one's roots and finding comfort and familiarity in a place of cultural significance. It could also be read as a commentary on the importance of family connections and the joy of coming together with loved ones after a long time apart. Overall, the song celebrates the beauty and richness of Bolivia's cultural heritage and the importance of staying connected to one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Tengo que llegar al pueblo
I must reach the town
Allí me espera mi madre
My mother awaits me there
Tierra de gente morena
Land of brown-skinned people
Paisajes color aguayo
Scenery colored like aguayo (a traditional Andean woolen fabric)
Tierra de gente morena
Land of brown-skinned people
Paisajes color aguayo
Scenery colored like aguayo (a traditional Andean woolen fabric)
Writer(s): Tradicional
Contributed by Sophia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.