Colonia Barata
La Mona Jiménez Lyrics
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y salió a la cancha ya esta trabajando
limpiando parabrisas en alguna esquina
vendiendo en las calles diarios y revistas.
Somos ese grupo de la popular
que trabaja en obras, o que es profesional
también estudiantes que esperan con ansias
Somos la colonia barata
que tiene olor a pueblo y tiene murga de cancha
somos la colonia barata
una rueda que gira mata penas y baila.
Somos la colonia barata
algo que no es bien visto pero que nunca falta
somos la colonia barata
somos los cuarteteros y el cuarteto nos mata.
Esta banda loca, que no tiene horarios
tiene gusto a vino, tiene olor a barrio
a fritos de la vieja, amores de pareja
es un vals que suena para una quinceañera.
Esto es el cuarteto y no se confundan
es un sentimiento, no es solo una murga
es parte de nuestro folklore nacional
es un pueblo alegre, con ganas de bailar.
The lyrics of La Mona Jiménez's song "Colonia Barata" describe a group of people who are proud of their neighborhood and their way of life. They are a band that has awakened and is already working hard, whether it be cleaning windshields, selling newspapers, or working in various professions. They are students who look forward to the weekend to go dancing, and they are a community that may not be well-regarded by society but is always present.
The verses use vivid imagery to depict the essence of being a part of the "Colonia Barata." The group is described as having a distinct smell of the streets, and a vibrant spirit that transcends hardship. They are a tight-knit community that is always there for each other, and a reflection of the joyful culture of the region. The song's chorus repeats that they are the "Colonia Barata," a community that exemplifies the cheerful, lively, and unapologetic spirit of Argentine culture.
Overall, the lyrics of "Colonia Barata" are a celebration of the "Colonia Barata" way of life, with all its complexities, hardships, and joys.
Line by Line Meaning
Somos una banda que ya ha despertado
We are a group that has already awakened to the realities of life.
y salió a la cancha ya esta trabajando
We are now out in the field and working hard.
limpiando parabrisas en alguna esquina
We clean windscreens on some street corner.
vendiendo en las calles diarios y revistas.
We sell newspapers and magazines on the streets.
Somos ese grupo de la popular
We are part of the popular class.
que trabaja en obras, o que es profesional
We are either working in construction or are professionals.
también estudiantes que esperan con ansias
We are also students, eagerly waiting for the weekends so we can go dancing.
el fin de semana para ir a bailar.
Weekends are for dancing and having fun.
Somos la colonia barata
We are the cheap colony.
que tiene olor a pueblo y tiene murga de cancha
We have a distinctive smell and our music is inspired by football games.
una rueda que gira mata penas y baila.
We are like a spinning wheel that distracts us from our sorrows and makes us dance.
algo que no es bien visto pero que nunca falta
We are often looked down upon, but we will always be present.
somos los cuarteteros y el cuarteto nos mata.
We are fans of a style of music called 'cuarteto', which we love.
Esta banda loca, que no tiene horarios
We are a crazy band that does not follow a strict schedule.
tiene gusto a vino, tiene olor a barrio
We enjoy wine and the smell of the neighborhood.
a fritos de la vieja, amores de pareja
We reminisce about old-fashioned fried food and young love.
es un vals que suena para una quinceañera.
Our music is like a waltz played at a girl's fifteenth birthday party.
Esto es el cuarteto y no se confundan
This is cuarteto music and should not be confused with other styles.
es un sentimiento, no es solo una murga
It is a feeling, not just a musical genre.
es parte de nuestro folklore nacional
It is a part of our national folklore.
es un pueblo alegre, con ganas de bailar.
We are a happy community that loves to dance.
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
juan piuma
"esto es el cuarteto y no se confundan,es un sentimiento y no es solo una murga" ¡GRANDE MONA!
Franco Tioni
Este es el cuarteto y no se confundan es un sentimiento no es solo una murga es parte de nuestro folclore nacional es un pueblo alegre con ganas de bailaaaar ♡♡♡
Retta javi
Hermoso tema, bien de barrio
Monserrat Decaro
Temon impresionante, los mejores momentos de mi vida. La Joyi
Monserrat Decaro
LEYENDA NACIONAL MONITA !!!
Luis Naranjo
la mona icono de nuestro pueblo
Fernando Arrieta
Este tema lo escribio el mejor el señor Marcos Bainotti un grande tambien
Luciana Carrion
El clan de La Mona 🤗🤗🤗
Luis Naranjo
La Mona dice lo q a nosotros no nos sale
Sandro Tabernero
Q juventud hermano. Llévame bun ratito