Chaya Borracha
Los Cantores Del Alba Lyrics

The lyrics of Los Cantores Del Alba's Chaya Borracha describe the intoxicating effects of the Chaya, a vine that is commonly used to make wine. The singer represents the Chaya as a source of inspiration for the guitarists who drink it, while also acknowledging the darker side of its consumption. The lines "tus entrañas es el vino que al hombre hace guitarrear" (your guts are the wine that makes the man guitar), and "y tu sangre se derrama cuando llega el carnaval" (and your blood spills when carnival arrives) are metaphorical references to the Chaya's ability to inspire music and celebration, but also to its potential for excess and dangerous behavior.

The chorus of the song encourages moderation in drinking the Chaya, specifically the "chaya riojana", which is a type of Chaya that is typical of the La Rioja region in Argentina. The lines, "No me emborraches, Chaya riojana quiero cantar, con el alba llega mi soledad" (Don't get me drunk, La Rioja Chaya, I want to sing. With the dawn comes loneliness) express a sense of longing for companionship and a desire to create meaningful art without being hindered by the effects of excessive drinking.

Overall, Chaya Borracha is a celebration of both the positive and negative aspects of the Chaya and its impact on the people of Rioja, particularly in the context of music and culture.