Born in Argentina and though he had hits with other orchestras, it was with Cuban La Sonora Matancera he reached the peak of his fame singing Afro-Cuban boleros. Although he got his first break into the music scene through LV 10 radio Cuyo it was until 1941 when in Chile he gathered a conjunto (group of musician / band) and started sing live in front of an audience.
See also Leo Marini con La Sonora Matancera.
Señora Bonita
Leo Marini Lyrics
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Hay algo en su boca
Tiene algo su cuerpo
Que al verla que cruza
Amor, amor me provoca
Señora bonita
Usted me castiga
Le digo mil veces, que Dios
Que Dios la bendiga
Señora bonita
Su cara es dulzura
Mis brazos le ofrecen
El discreto instante
De una aventura
Señora bonita
Yo siempre la sueño
Mire que ironía
Yo amándola tanto
Y Usted tiene dueño
Señora bonita
Hay algo en su boca
Tiene algo su cuerpo
Que al verla que cruza
Amor, amor me provoca
Señora bonita
Usted me castiga
Y aunque no me quiera
Le digo mil veces que Dios
Que Dios la bendiga
Señora bonita
Su cara es dulzura
Mis brazos le ofrecen
El discreto instante
De una aventura
Señora bonita
Yo siempre la sueño
Mire que ironía
Yo amándola tanto
Y usted, usted tiene dueño
The song “Señora Bonita” by Leo Marini speaks to a man’s infatuation with a woman he refers to as “Mrs. Beautiful.” He is captivated by her looks and something about her mouth and body provoke love and desire in him. Despite knowing that she may not want him back, he wishes her well and even asks God to bless her. He offers his arms to her for a discreet adventure, but realizes that she is also someone he dreams of and loves deeply, even though she already has a partner.
The song portrays the powerful emotions of love and desire, and the pain that can come from a love unreciprocated. It reflects the common experience of falling for someone who is already taken and the struggle to reconcile one’s own feelings with the reality of the situation. The lyrics are delivered in a heartfelt and soulful manner, with Leo Marini’s rich and emotive voice capturing the depth of the emotions expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Señora bonita
Leo Marini is addressing a beautiful woman who catches his eye
Hay algo en su boca
There is something alluring about her lips that he finds irresistible
Tiene algo su cuerpo
Her body also has a certain charm that draws him in
Que al verla que cruza
Just by seeing her walk by, he feels an overwhelming desire
Amor, amor me provoca
He longs for her love and feels a strong passion towards her
Usted me castiga
He feels as though she is playing hard to get, which only makes him want her more
Y aunque no me quiera
Even if she doesn't want him back, he can't help but express his adoration for her
Le digo mil veces, que Dios
He repeatedly tells her that he wishes God's blessings upon her, even if they can't be together
Su cara es dulzura
Her face exudes sweetness and kindness
Mis brazos le ofrecen
He wishes to offer her his open arms
El discreto instante
He will only give her the discreet moment she desires
De una aventura
For a fleeting romance
Yo siempre la sueño
He dreams of her constantly
Mire que ironía
He acknowledges the irony of his situation
Yo amándola tanto
Despite his deep love for her
Y Usted tiene dueño
She is already in a committed relationship which keeps them apart
Writer(s): Afolfo Salas
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.