Cartagenera
Los 3 sudamericanos Lyrics

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Paseando mi soledad,
por la playa de Marbella.
Yo te vi Cartagenera,
luciendo tu piel morena.

Y en tibias noches de luna,
cuando me besa la brisa.
Yo siento cartagenera

el cascabel de tu risa.

Cartagenera, tu boca,
como guayaba madura.
Cartagenera, tus ojos,
en mi recuerdo perduran.

Cartagenera morena,
dorada con luz de luna.
Dorada con luz de luna,
Cartagenera morena. Paseando mi soledad,
por la playa de Marbella.
Yo te vi Cartagenera,
luciendo tu piel morena.

Y en tibias noches de luna,
cuando me besa la brisa.
Yo siento cartagenera
el cascabel de tu risa.

Cartagenera, tu boca,
como guayaba madura.
Cartagenera, tus ojos,
en mi recuerdo perduran.

Cartagenera morena,
dorada con luz de luna.

Dorada con luz de luna,
Cartagenera morena. Cartagenera, ay mi recuerdo perdurará.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Los 3 Sudamericanos' song "Cartagenera" describe the singer taking a solitary walk along the beach in Marbella, where he encounters a woman from Cartagena with whom he is immediately smitten. He admires her beautiful, tan skin and is enchanted by her laughter, which he compares to the sound of a jingling bell (the "cascabel" referred to in the lyrics). The singer seems to be deeply affected by the memory of Cartagenera, as her mouth and eyes both linger in his mind long after they have parted ways. The final line of the song, "Cartagenera, ay mi recuerdo perdurará," roughly translates to "Cartagenera, oh how my memories of you will last," underscoring the impact she has had on the singer.

The lyrics of "Cartagenera" celebrate the beauty and allure of a woman from Cartagena, a coastal city in Colombia known for its vibrant culture and rich history. The song pays homage to the city and to its people, singing the praises of the woman from Cartagena who has captured the singer's heart. The usage of vivid imagery, such as the description of the woman's skin as "dorada con luz de luna" ("golden with moonlight"), serves to highlight the singer's deep attraction to the subject of the song. The melody and rhythm of the song are both upbeat and catchy, adding to the overall celebratory tone of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Paseando mi soledad, por la playa de Marbella.
Walking alone on Marbella beach.

Yo te vi Cartagenera, luciendo tu piel morena.
I saw you, Cartagenera, showing off your dark skin.

Y en tibias noches de luna, cuando me besa la brisa.
And in warm moonlit nights, when the breeze kisses me.

Yo siento cartagenera el cascabel de tu risa.
I feel, Cartagenera, the jingle of your laughter.

Cartagenera, tu boca, como guayaba madura.
Cartagenera, your mouth, like a ripe guava.

Cartagenera, tus ojos, en mi recuerdo perduran.
Cartagenera, your eyes, remain in my memory.

Cartagenera morena, dorada con luz de luna.
Cartagenera, dark-skinned, golden in moonlight.

Dorada con luz de luna, Cartagenera morena.
Golden in moonlight, Cartagenera, dark-skinned.

Cartagenera, ay mi recuerdo perdurará.
Cartagenera, oh, my memory will last.

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