La Paloma
Lorenzo de Monteclaro Lyrics
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Que vengo aquí
Buscando el hermoso nido
Donde nací
Cuando salí de la Habana
Válgame Dios
Nadie vino a despedirme
Si a tu ventana llega una paloma
Trátala con cariño, que es mi persona
Cuéntale mis amores, bien de mi vida
Corónala de flores, que es cosa mía
Ay, chinita que sí
Ay, que dame tu amor
Ay, que vente conmigo, chinita
A donde vivo yo
Si a tu ventana llega una paloma
Trátala con cariño, que es mi persona
Cuéntale mis amores, bien de mi vida
Corónala de flores, que es cosa mía
Ay, chinita que sí
Ay que dame tu amor
Ay, que vente conmigo, chinita
A donde vivo yo
The song "La Paloma" by Lorenzo de Monteclaro is about a wandering dove searching for the beautiful nest where it was born. The lyrics are a metaphor for a person searching for their place in the world and the importance of being treated with kindness and love along the way. The dove is a symbol of peace and freedom, and its journey is compared to the journey of a person looking for love, acceptance, and a home.
The song also talks about a lover, represented by the dove, who has left the singer's side and asks the listener, presumably a lover or friend of the singer, to treat the dove with kindness and love, as it represents the singer's persona. The refrain "Ay, chinita que sí, ay que dame tu amor, ay que vente conmigo, chinita a donde vivo yo" adds a romantic and playful tone to the song, as the singer pleads for the love and company of their sweetheart.
The beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics of "La Paloma" have made it an iconic song in Mexican and Spanish culture, with countless musicians and singers covering it throughout the years. It has become a staple in traditional weddings, as well as a symbol of love and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo soy la paloma errante
I am the wandering dove
Que vengo aquí
That comes here
Buscando el hermoso nido
Looking for the beautiful nest
Donde nací
Where I was born
Cuando salí de la Habana
When I left Havana
Válgame Dios
Help me God
Nadie vino a despedirme
No one came to say goodbye
Sino fui yo
Only me
Si a tu ventana llega una paloma
If a dove comes to your window
Trátala con cariño, que es mi persona
Treat her with kindness, for it is me
Cuéntale mis amores, bien de mi vida
Tell her of my loves, all about my life
Corónala de flores, que es cosa mía
Crown her with flowers, it's my thing
Ay, chinita que sí
Oh, my little one, yes
Ay, que dame tu amor
Oh, give me your love
Ay, que vente conmigo, chinita
Oh, come with me, my little one
A donde vivo yo
To where I live
Writer(s): Yradier S, Vaughn Billy
Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.