La Llorona
Lila Downs; Mariachi De Tecalitlán Juvenil Lyrics

, de mí, llorona, translated to "Oh, poor me, weeping woman" is a renowned Mexican folk song that is said to have been sung for over 150 years. The song is said to be inspired by the story of a woman who drowned her children in a river after her husband abandoned her. The song's lyrics suggest that the story is told from the perspective of a man in love with La Llorona. He compares himself to a black man, but gentle and loving, and to a spicy chili that might burn but is ultimately delicious.

The song then moves on to express the sorrow of La Llorona herself. She was once a beauty, perhaps symbolized by the blue of her huipil, or traditional blouse, but is now a shadow of her former self. Despite this, the man singing promises to love her even if it costs him his life. The refrain, "Ay de mí, llorona," is a mournful cry that highlights the pain and suffering felt by both La Llorona and the man in love with her.

The song is a poignant and powerful expression of the human experience of love and loss. It highlights the desperation and sorrow of a woman who has lost everything, and the undying love of a man who continues to love her despite her flaws and past mistakes.