Born Eduardo Mora Hernandez in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, Mora began singing at the age of four -- and by the time he was in his mid-teens, he was earning some money singing in local bars, restaurants, and clubs. Mora started using Lalo Mora as his stage name as a teenager, and it was also during his adolescent years that he enjoyed a small local following as half of a vocal duo called Lupe & Lalo (which also included singer Guadalupe Mendoza). Mora got a major break in 1980, when he was invited to join the norteño group los Invasores de Nuevo León as a lead vocalist. Los Invasores de Nuevo León were a new group at the time but went on to become a big name in regional Mexican music, and their success brought Mora a great deal of exposure in both Mexico and the United States. In 1993, Mora left los Invasores de Nuevo León to become a full-time solo artist (he was replaced by Isaías Lucero, who was replaced by Rigoberto Marroquín four years later in 1997). Leaving a group as visible as los Invasores de Nuevo León was a gamble for Mora, but it was a gamble that paid off for him commercially; as a solo artist, he became even more famous in the regional Mexican market. Mora built a huge catalog of solo albums, recording for Fonovisa Records (one of the top labels in regional Mexican music) extensively in the '90s and early to mid-2000s. And in the mid- to late 2000s, Mora provided a lot of solo albums for Disa Records (another label that is a major-league player in the regional Mexican market). In the 21st century, Mora's son Lalo Mora, Jr. has followed in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in music. The 2000s found the younger Mora working as the lead singer/bajo sexto player for los Herederos de Nuevo León, a norteño group with a strong Invasores de Nuevo León connection; in los Herederos de Nuevo León, Lalo Mora, Jr. has performed alongside accordion player Javier Rios, Jr., who is the son of singer/accordion player Javier Rios, Sr. (a founding member of los Invasores de Nuevo León). Lalo Mora, Sr. and Javier Rios, Sr.; had spent 13 years performing together in los Invasores de Nuevo León -- and after reaching adulthood, Lalo Mora, Jr. and Javier Rios, Jr. ended up performing together in los Herederos de Nuevo León.
La Troquita
Lalo Mora Lyrics
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Es tironera como cualquiera, nunca se queda ni aqui ni allá
Hay muchas gentes que son sus clientes y de repente la oyen pitar
Sale el pasaje con su equipaje que va de viaje, va pa' Terán
Pasa volada la condenada, va bien cargada va pa' Terán
Vuelve en la tarde con el compadre y la comadre de don Isaac
Es muy buen coche pa andar de noche le aplana el clutch sin rechinar
Por compostura ella no se apura y no le dura sin trabajar
Quita fierritos poco a poquito y muy prontito la vuelve a armar
Y Victorina que es cosa fina en la cocina la ha de encontrar
Esta guisando y esta torteando esta esperando a don Isaac
Pasa volada la condenada, va bien cargada va pa' Terán
Vuelve en la tarde con el compadre y la comadre de don Isaac
Es muy buen coche pa' andar de noche le aplana el clutch sin rechinar
Porque su dueño no le da sueño y con mucho empeño la sabe arrear
In "La Troquita," Lalo Mora sings about a small, but powerful red truck belonging to Don Isaac. The truck is always on the move, never staying in one place for too long, and has a long list of customers who hear it honking as it passes by. The truck is used to transport people and their belongings to different places, and in this case, it is headed to Terán. The truck is efficient, well-maintained, and ideal for traveling at night because it runs smoothly and doesn't make any noise. It's a beloved vehicle to Don Isaac, who takes care of it with utmost care, making sure it's always in working order. The truck's reliability also allows Victorina, who is probably Don Isaac's wife or cook, to use it when preparing for Don Isaac's arrival.
The truck is more than just a vehicle; it has come to symbolize the culture and hard work of Mexican people. The truck is representative of the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Mexican towns, where a reliable vehicle can make all the difference. Additionally, the song highlights how everything in Mexican culture revolves around food and hospitality. Victorina is awaiting Don Isaac's arrival with a meal and tortillas already cooking, showing how important food is to Mexican culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Una troquita coloradita rumbadorcita es de don Isaac
Don Isaac owns a little red truck that makes a lot of noise
Es tironera como cualquiera, nunca se queda ni aqui ni allá
The truck is always on the move, hauling goods for various clients
Hay muchas gentes que son sus clientes y de repente la oyen pitar
The truck's many clients know its sound and listen for its distinctive horn
Sale el pasaje con su equipaje que va de viaje, va pa' Terán
The truck carries passengers and their luggage, heading to Terán
Pasa volada la condenada, va bien cargada va pa' Terán
The truck speeds along, fully loaded with cargo, towards Terán
Vuelve en la tarde con el compadre y la comadre de don Isaac
In the afternoon, the truck returns with Don Isaac's friends and family
Es muy buen coche pa andar de noche le aplana el clutch sin rechinar
The truck is reliable, good for travelling at night without any squeaking from the clutch
Porque su dueño no le da sueño y con mucho empeño la sabe arrear
Don Isaac takes good care of his truck and drives it with determination
Por compostura ella no se apura y no le dura sin trabajar
The truck is well-maintained and can keep going without any problems
Quita fierritos poco a poquito y muy prontito la vuelve a armar
Don Isaac can fix the truck himself, taking it apart and putting it back together easily
Y Victorina que es cosa fina en la cocina la ha de encontrar
Don Isaac's wife, Victorina, is at home cooking and waiting for him to return with the truck
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.