La Barca de Oro
La Rondalla del Amor de Saltillo & Pedro Infante Lyrics
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La Barca de Oro que debe conducirme
Yo ya me voy solo vengo a despedirme
Adiós, mujer, adiós, para siempre adiós
No volverán tus ojos a mirarme,
Ni tus oídos escucharan mi canto
No y a aumentar los mares con mi llanto,
Pedro Infante
The lyrics to "La Barca de Oro" by Pedro Infante, as performed by La Rondalla del Amor de Saltillo, tell the story of a man who is saying his final goodbye to his lover before embarking on a journey to the port where he will board a golden ship that will take him away. He knows that he will never see her again and he is resigned to this fact. He tells her that his eyes will no longer look upon her and his voice will no longer sing for her. He knows that his departure will only serve to increase the vastness of the ocean with his tears. As he bids her farewell, he says "Adiós, mujer, adiós, para siempre adiós" which translates to "Goodbye, woman, goodbye, forever farewell."
The emotion behind this song is one of sadness and finality, as the singer knows that he must leave his beloved behind and sail away into an uncertain future. The lyrics are powerful in their simplicity, conveying a deep sense of loss and regret. The use of the image of a golden ship adds to the sense of mystery and wonder, as if the singer is leaving the mundane world behind to embark on a fantastical adventure. Overall, "La Barca de Oro" is a beautifully heartfelt song that captures the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye to someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo ya me voy al puerto donde se halla
I am leaving for the port where the Golden Boat is waiting to take me away
La Barca de Oro que debe conducirme
The Golden Boat that is supposed to carry me
Yo ya me voy solo vengo a despedirme
I am leaving, just came to say goodbye
Adiós, mujer, adiós, para siempre adiós
Goodbye, woman, goodbye, forever goodbye
No volverán tus ojos a mirarme,
Your eyes will not look at me again
Ni tus oídos escucharan mi canto
Your ears will not hear my song
No y a aumentar los mares con mi llanto,
And I won't make the oceans grow with my tears
Adiós, mujer, adiós, para siempre adiós.
Goodbye, woman, goodbye, forever goodbye
Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARIA TERESA FLORES ALTAMIRANO
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