Mi Suegra
Las Ondas Marteles Lyrics
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Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones
Mi suegra Veneranda y su cazuela
El nombre y apellido me ha metido
Y a su malvado enfumbe le ha podido
Que me rompa canilla y chocozuela
Y así, desmadejado en una cama
No pueda escabullirme con Leonora
En la que mi mujer trajo a su mamá
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones (Le compro panetelas y coscorrones)
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones (Y me ofrece pellizcos y trompones)
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones (Le compro panetelas y coscorrones)
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones (Y me ofrece pellizcos y trompones)
Se pasa todo el día pendenciando
Gruñendo y rezongando en los rincones
Echando brujería y maldiciones
La suegra con mi vida está acabando
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones (Le compro panetelas y coscorrones)
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones (Y me ofrece pellizcos y trompones)
No me cargo con la maldita vieja
Estoy que la presión ya se me sube
Yo tengo una suegra que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Dichosa vieja que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Yo tengo una suegra que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Dichosa vieja que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Yo tengo una suegra que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Dichosa vieja que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Yo tengo una suegra que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Dichosa vieja que no me deja
Yo tengo una suegra que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Dichosa vieja que no me deja
Yo tengo una suegra que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Dichosa vieja que no me deja
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones (Y me ofrece pellizcos y trompones)
The song "Mi Suegra" by Las Ondas Marteles is a humorous and sarcastic take on the relationship between a son-in-law and his mother-in-law. The lyrics describe how the mother-in-law, named Veneranda, has completely taken over the son-in-law's life and turned it upside down. She has put her name and surname on everything, including his own identity, and has even managed to control his wife with her evil spells and curses. The son-in-law is left powerless and unable to escape from this situation, as the mother-in-law is constantly grumbling, criticizing and doing witchcraft in every corner of the house. He even jokes about how he buys her pastries and takes beatings and pinches from her. The song ends with the son-in-law expressing his frustration and helplessness, as he tries to deal with a mother-in-law who won't let him live his life.
The song uses a lot of colloquial expressions and slang, that might make it difficult for non-native speakers to understand. However, the underlying theme of the song is familiar to anyone who has had to deal with a difficult mother-in-law or a meddling family member. The song also showcases the band's unique blend of traditional Cuban music, such as son and bolero, with modern musical influences, like rock and punk.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi suegra me ha virado los cañones
My mother-in-law has turned the tables on me
Mi suegra Veneranda y su cazuela
My mother-in-law Veneranda and her cooking pot
El nombre y apellido me ha metido
She has meddled in my personal affairs
Y a su malvado enfumbe le ha podido
She has been successful with her evil sorcery
Que me rompa canilla y chocozuela
Her sorcery can break my bones and my spirit
Y así, desmadejado en una cama
Thus, I am left helpless in bed
No pueda escabullirme con Leonora
I cannot escape with my wife, Leonora
Maldita una y mil veces y a la porra
Cursed a thousand times and out of my life
En la que mi mujer trajo a su mamá
My wife brought her mother into our home
Le compro panetelas y coscorrones
I buy cigars and pastries for her
Y me ofrece pellizcos y trompones
And she gives me pinches and hits
Se pasa todo el día pendenciando
She spends the whole day quarreling
Gruñendo y rezongando en los rincones
Growling and whining in the corners
Echando brujería y maldiciones
Casting spells and curses
La suegra con mi vida está acabando
My mother-in-law is ruining my life
No me cargo con la maldita vieja
I won't put up with this damned old woman anymore
Estoy que la presión ya se me sube
I am about to have a breakdown
Yo tengo una suegra que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
I have a mother-in-law who won't let me eat, sleep, drink, or live
Dichosa vieja que no me deja (Ni comer, ni dormir, ni beber, ni vivir)
Blessed old lady who won't let me eat, sleep, drink, or live
Writer(s): miguel ruiz, s. martel
Contributed by Christopher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.