Los del Río (Spanish for Those from the River, referring to the Guadalquivi… Read Full Bio ↴Los del Río (Spanish for Those from the River, referring to the Guadalquivir or the Guadaira) is a Spanish music duo composed of musicians Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruíz. They are originally from the city section of Dos Hermanas in Seville. As a duo, Romero and Ruiz have been a consistent, and persistent, act since the early 1960s. They had achieved considerable attention in southern Spain by the time "Macarena" was written, but not without experiencing some hardship beforehand.

Los del Río specialized in Andalusian folk music, especially "sevillanas", the most typical and light music of Andalusia. For a number of years, Los del Río were known for attending private "jet-set" parties at Marbella. However, in the summer of 1996, the duo enjoyed the success of their multi-platinum smash summer hit "Macarena", which sold over four million copies in the United States and spent a record 14 weeks at #1. This is the longest running #1 debut single in American music history. It was because of the lone success of this song that Los del Río is considered a one-hit wonder. The song was also featured prominently in many other countries and sold extremely well in Australia.

Sevillanas De La Suegra
Los Del Río Lyrics

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Al Rocío no voy más en carreta

Más en carreta
Al Rocío yo no voy
Más en carreta
Yo voy en un borrico
Llevo a mi suegra

Cerca el Rocío
Cuando estábamos llegando
Cerca el Rocío
Mi suegra ya no puede
Con el vestío

Por el camino
Cuando venimos de Huelva
Por el camino
Mi suegra viene andando
Y yo en el pollino

A mi novia le dije: vente al Rocío

Vente al Rocío
A mi novia yo le dije
Vente al Rocío
Y me dijo no tengo
Hecho el vestío

Cuando lo acabes
Tú le dices a tu mare
Cuando lo acabes
Que se lo ponga ella
O lo regale

Yo te comprao
Pa que vengas tu conmigo
Yo te comprao
Un traje de lunares
Almidonao

Si quieres que tu mare venga conmigo

Venga conmigo
Si quieres que tu mare
Venga conmigo
Que ponga la comida
Y yo pongo el vino

Nos sentaremos
Cuando estemos en el Rocío
Nos sentaremos
Debajo de un olivo
Y comeremos

Harta de vino
Vamos a dejar a tu mare
Harta de vino

Que ya está muy hartible
Tanto seguido

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Los Del Río's song Sevillanas De La Suegra tell a humorous story about the challenges of attending the annual pilgrimage to El Rocío, a small town in Andalusia, Spain. The singer explains that he will no longer travel to El Rocío in a carriage, but instead on a donkey, with his mother-in-law in tow. As they approach the town, the mother-in-law becomes tired from the weight of her traditional flamenco dress. On the way back, the singer convinces his girlfriend to come with him to El Rocío, but she explains that she cannot go because her dress is not ready. The singer offers to buy her a dress so she can come with him, but suggests that her mother should wear the dress instead if it does not fit her. He then proposes that if the girlfriend's mother comes with them, she can prepare the food while he provides the wine. Finally, as they reach El Rocío, the singer jokes that his mother-in-law has had too much to drink and will stay behind for the day.

The lyrics of Sevillanas De La Suegra are an example of the traditional Spanish music style of Sevillanas, characterized by its cheerful, upbeat rhythm and lyrics that often tell humorous or romantic stories. The song is a beloved classic in Spain, particularly in Andalusia, where it is often played during celebrations and festivals. Los Del Río are a Spanish musical duo from Seville who are best known for their international hit song, "Macarena." The duo has been active since the 1960s and has released dozens of albums and singles in a wide variety of musical styles, including flamenco, pop, and electronic dance music.

Line by Line Meaning

Al Rocío no voy más en carreta
I won't ride in a cart to Rocío anymore

Más en carreta Al Rocío yo no voy Más en carreta Yo voy en un borrico Llevo a mi suegra
I won't go to Rocío in a cart, instead, I'm going on a donkey, and I'm taking my mother-in-law

Cerca el Rocío Cuando estábamos llegando Cerca el Rocío Mi suegra ya no puede Con el vestío
When we were getting closer to Rocío, my mother-in-law was having a hard time with her dress

Por el camino Cuando venimos de Huelva Por el camino Mi suegra viene andando Y yo en el pollino
On the way from Huelva, my mother-in-law is walking while I'm riding the donkey

A mi novia le dije: vente al Rocío
I told my girlfriend to come with me to Rocío

Vente al Rocío A mi novia yo le dije Vente al Rocío Y me dijo no tengo Hecho el vestío
I asked my girlfriend to come to Rocío with me, but she said she didn't have a dress ready

Cuando lo acabes Tú le dices a tu mare Cuando lo acabes Que se lo ponga ella O lo regale
When you finish making the dress, tell your mother to wear it or give it away

Yo te comprao Pa que vengas tu conmigo Yo te comprao Un traje de lunares Almidonao
I bought you a polka dot dress starched and all, so you can come with me

Si quieres que tu mare venga conmigo Venga conmigo Si quieres que tu mare Venga conmigo Que ponga la comida Y yo pongo el vino
If you want your mother to come with us, she can bring the food, and I'll provide the wine

Nos sentaremos Cuando estemos en el Rocío Nos sentaremos Debajo de un olivo Y comeremos
When we arrive at Rocío, we'll sit under an olive tree and eat

Harta de vino Vamos a dejar a tu mare Harta de vino Que ya está muy hartible Tanto seguido
If your mother is tired of drinking wine, we'll leave her be since she's had enough

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Sevillanas De La Suegra
Los Del Río Lyrics