Todo
La Lupe & Tito Puente Lyrics
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A la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
El agua limpia, limpia, limpia todo
El agua también limpia la lengua, la gente
El agua también limpia la lengua, la gente
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
Que no tenía ni un penique, mucho habla la gente
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
El agua limpia la ropa y la lengua de la gente
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
Tú tomas cerveza fría, yo tomo ron caliente
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
Sayala, sayala, sayala, sayala, sayala, sayala
Ay la gente
A la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
The opening lines of La Lupe & Tito Puente's song Todo set the tone for a song about transformation and being perceived differently by others. The repeated "la la la's" that punctuate the song's chorus evoke a celebratory tone while also questioning the legitimacy of what is considered "normal" or "different."
The song touches on the theme of cleanliness as a metaphor for change, with the line "El agua limpia, limpia, limpia todo" meaning "water cleans, cleans, cleans everything." This could be interpreted as a cleansing of the body and mind, but also of societal expectations and stereotypes. The following line "El agua también limpia la lengua, la gente" translates to "water also cleans the tongue, the people," further emphasizing the importance of language and communication in shaping perceptions of oneself and others.
The song continues with the idea of being judged by others based on superficial characteristics, with the line "Que no tenía ni un penique, mucho habla la gente" meaning "when I didn't have a penny, people talked a lot." The bridge of the song contrasts different styles of drinking, with the singer declaring "Tú tomas cerveza fría, yo tomo ron caliente" meaning "you drink cold beer, I drink hot rum." This can be seen as another way of challenging societal expectations and norms.
Overall, Todo is a song about owning one's identity and embracing change, even in the face of judgment and criticism from others.
Line by Line Meaning
A la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
This is the refrain of the song, it is not clear what it means, but it has a catchy tune to it
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
You found me to be different
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
You found me to be different
El agua limpia, limpia, limpia todo
Water cleans, cleans, cleans everything
El agua también limpia la lengua, la gente
Water also cleans the tongue and people's impressions of each other
El agua también limpia la lengua, la gente
Water also cleans the tongue and people's impressions of each other
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
You found me to be different
Que no tenía ni un penique, mucho habla la gente
That I didn't have a penny, but people talk a lot
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
You found me to be different
El agua limpia la ropa y la lengua de la gente
Water cleans clothes and people's impressions of each other
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
You found me to be different
Tú tomas cerveza fría, yo tomo ron caliente
You drink cold beer, I drink hot rum
Usted encontró que yo estaba diferente
You found me to be different
Sayala, sayala, sayala, sayala, sayala, sayala
This is a vocalization that adds rhythm to the song, it has no specific meaning
Ay la gente
Oh, the people
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCISCO AGUABELLA
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