It is believed Los Paraguayos were discovered by David Attenborough in the early fifties when he was looking for the illusive armadillo during his 'Zoo Quest' programmes.
Guantanamera
Los Paraguayos Lyrics
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Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crece la palma
Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crece la palma
Y antes de morirme quiero
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Mi verso es de un verde claro
Y de un carmín encendido
Mi verso es de un verde claro
Y de un carmín encendido
Mi verso es un ciervo herido
Que busca en el monte amparo
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
Y el arroyo de la sierra
Me complace más que el mar
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
"Guantanamera" is a traditional Cuban song that has become popular all over the world. The lyrics are a tribute to the Cuban people and their culture. The song is named after the Guantanamera, a woman from the Cuban city of Guantanamo.
The first verse states that the singer is a sincere man from a place where palm trees grow. He wants to express his feelings through poetry before he dies. The second verse describes the singer's poetry as being clear and vivid, with the imagery of a wounded deer searching for shelter in the forest. The final verse expresses the singer's desire to associate with the poor people of Cuba rather than the wealthy, and that the mountains and the streams of the land are more attractive to him than the sea.
The song's lyrics have been translated into several languages and many artists have recorded their own versions. This song was made popular in the 1960s by the Cuban ensemble Los Zafiros, and it has since become a classic. In 1966, Pete Seeger recorded an English version of the song, which became a number one hit in the UK. The song has also been featured in several movies and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Repeating the title of the song, which references a traditional Cuban dance style and is essentially a call to action for people to come together and enjoy life.
Yo soy un hombre sincero
I am a sincere man, who wants to express the truth through his art.
De donde crece la palma
I come from a place where palm trees grow, which is Cuba, the birthplace of both the song and its creator.
Y antes de morirme quiero
Before I die, I want to fulfill my duty as an artist and share my deepest feelings with the world.
Echar mis versos del alma
To cast my soulful verses out into the world, as a testament to my life and a legacy for future generations.
Mi verso es de un verde claro
My verse is a luminous green, symbolizing the freshness and beauty of nature.
Y de un carmín encendido
It also has a bright carmine color, representing the passion and intensity of the emotions I am expressing.
Mi verso es un ciervo herido
My verse is like a wounded deer, vulnerable and exposed, but searching for refuge in the natural world.
Que busca en el monte amparo
I seek refuge in the forest, where I can be free and unencumbered by the artificial constraints of society.
Con los pobres de la tierra
I stand with the poor and working-class people of the world, who are often overlooked and marginalized in society.
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
I want to share my fate with them, and use my art to raise awareness of their struggles and injustices.
Y el arrollo de la sierra
The streams and rivers of the mountains and countryside are more meaningful to me than the vast and impersonal ocean.
Me complace más que el mar
I find solace and comfort in the natural beauty of my homeland, and feel a deep connection to the land and its people.
Writer(s): Peter Seeger, Julian Orbon, Hector Angulo, Jose Fernandez Diaz
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sofiyafrom6352
Yo soy un hombre sincero,
De donde crece la palma
Antes de morirme quiero
Echar mis versos de la alma
Guantanamera,
guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera,
guajira guantanamera
Mi verso es de un verde claro
Y de un carmin encendido
Mi verso es un ciervo herido
Que busca en el monte amparo
Cultivo una rosa blanca,
En julio como en enero,
Para el amigo sincero,
Que me da su mano franca.
Y para el cruel que me arranca
El corazon con que vivo
Cardo ni ortiga cultivo
Cultivo la rosa blanca
Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
El arroyo de la sierra
Me complace mas que el mar
Guantanamera,
guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera,
guajira guantanamera
@lloydpenfold486
In 1973 I was the band coach driver for the UK tour of 'Luis Alberto del Panama y Los Paraguayos' and got to hear this and their other songs nearly every night. Great guys, great music.
@edmacondo5582
SO NICE
@piumirajakaruna9392
I accidentally listened to this song, what a beautiful song!!! Eventhough I don't understand the lyrics, the rhythm of the song is fantastic.
Love from Sri Lanka!!!
@markgendala5689
Loving it for the last 40 years, thanks guys...
@tommygerm
Die Stimme Paraguay`s ist unsterblich!!!!!!!!!!! Danke Reynaldo für sooooviele schöne Lieder!!!!!!! Liebe Grüße in den Himmel!!! Der hellste Stern da oben, das bist DU!!!
@jaques272
Quando pequeno, meu pai cantava e aprendi desde cedo esta linda melodia! Lindo! Viva los Paraguaios! Amo a música Paraguaia
@ramoesp
Amigos, soy Cubano excelente vercion de nuestra querida Guantamera
@magalionv6473
Leo aquí comentarios en portugués, inglés... Sin duda una de las canciones más conocidas en el idioma español. Lo comprobé en Zurich (Suiza). Saludos a Paraguay. Ojedespedi.
@jesusv787
Tremenda !!!!!!!! saludos a todos los paraguayos desde {Puerto rico)
@simonhelmker9566
Can you senor teach me spanish