Magdalena
Los Puntos Lyrics
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yo vivo por magdalena,
pero muero por susana,
yo miro la luna llena,
de stickers cada mañana,
amor mio yo te siento,
porque el micro va lleno,
lleno, lleno, lleno pa magdalena,
pero muero por susana,
susana, susana, susana tus errores,
porque el sol esta cayendo,
pero el dolar viene subiendo.
Yo no soy muy buen moso,
pero por dentro soy gasfitero,
trabajo con mucho esmero,
soy el rey de la llave inglesa,
inglesa, inglesa, este pechito inglesa,
soy el rey de la llave inglesa,
contigo yo me caso,
caso, ca-ca-caso, acaso yo te he hecho daño,
pa que seas así conmigo,
y me trates de esa manera,
nera, nerita, en el coche-de-tu-madre, en el coche de tu madre,
donde tu de mi te burlaste,
hazte, hazte, hazte a la estrecha, porque bien que tu estas atenta,
contigo no soy miope,
miope, miope, me-he-opera'o de la garganta,
por eso es que ahora les canto,
les canto con mucha gracia,
gracias, gracias, muchas gracias.
The lyrics of Los Puntos's song "Magdalena" are a mixture of emotions, events, and characters. The singer seems to be torn between two women, Magdalena and Susana, with whom he has a complicated relationship. He says that he lives for Magdalena, but he dies for Susana. The contrast is palpable, as he uses different tones and rhythms to portray both women. He describes how he feels for Susana by saying that he sees the full moon of stickers every morning and that he senses her love because the bus is always full on the way to Magdalena.
The singer also talks about his profession and skills, mentioning that he is not good at being a waiter, but he is excellent at plumbing. He considers himself a king of the wrench and that he works hard with great care. Despite his efforts, he seems to have problems with Susana, who mistreats him and ridicules him in front of others. The lyrics also touch on the societal issues of the time, such as the rising dollar and the falling sun.
Overall, the song may be interpreted as a portrayal of human emotions, desires, and struggles. It shows how love can be both fulfilling and destructive, and how one's talents and profession may not always contribute to their happiness. The lyrics are a poetic mixture of Spanish slang and colloquialisms, which add to the song's charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo vivo por magdalena, pero muero por Susana
I live in Magdalena, but my heart belongs to Susana
Yo miro la luna llena, de stickers cada mañana
I admire the full moon and see stickers every morning
Amor mío yo te siento, porque el micro va lleno
My love for you is true, but the bus is always full
Porque vivo por magdalena, pero muero por Susana
I live in Magdalena, but my heart belongs to Susana
Susana, Susana, Susana tus errores, porque el sol está cayendo, pero el dólar viene subiendo
Susana, your mistakes haunt me, while the prices keep rising and the sun sets
Yo no soy muy buen moso, pero por dentro soy gasfitero
I may not be a well-dressed man, but I'm skilled as a plumber
Trabajo con mucho esmero, soy el rey de la llave inglesa
I work diligently and proudly call myself the King of the wrenches
Contigo yo me caso, acaso yo te he hecho daño
I want to marry you, have I hurt you in any way?
Pa que seas así conmigo, y me trates de esa manera, en el coche de tu madre, donde tú de mí te burlaste
Why do you treat me poorly and mock me in your mother's car?
Hazte, hazte, hazte a la estrecha, porque bien que tú estás atenta
You pretend to be coy, but I know you're paying attention
Contigo no soy miope, me he operao de la garganta
With you, I can see clearly and I've had my throat operated on
Por eso es que ahora les canto, les canto con mucha gracia, muchas gracias
That's why I sing now, with charm and appreciation. Thank you all
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.