Dos Mendigos
Los Rancheros Lyrics


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Una guitarra, un saxofón
Mucha música y alcohol
Una mujer sin corazón
Le pone veneno al gobernador

El viejo monje Rasputin
Esta tocando su violín
Una versión de Mary Lynn
Se ríe por dentro quiere morir

Todos somos parte
De este carnaval
Todos a la fiesta
Que la vida va, por eso
Baila en el medio
De la ciudad
Canta conmigo
Hasta que no puedas mas

Una modelo de playboy
Un marinero si amor




Caminando por la calle voy
De pronto la vida se pone al sol

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Los Rancheros's song Dos Mendigos depict a story that involves several characters and scenarios. The song starts with the mention of a guitar, saxophone, music, and alcohol, setting the tone for a party or a get-together. The singer talks about a woman without a heart, who poisons the governor, hinting at a political or social commentary. The mention of Rasputin playing his violin adds a mysterious and mythical layer to the lyrics. The singer then speaks of everyone being a part of this carnival, inviting everyone to join in the celebration of life. The song urges people to dance in the middle of the city and sing along until they can no longer do so. The last verse mentions a playboy model and a sailor, with the singer wandering on the streets, and suddenly realizing that life is shining bright like the sun.


The lyrics of Dos Mendigos capture a sense of carefree spirit and spontaneous celebration of life. The song invites people to let go of their worries and embrace the joys of life. The reference to Rasputin playing his violin adds a historical and mystical dimension to the song. The lyrics also hint at a broader social and political commentary, with the mention of the woman who poisons the governor. The song paints a beautiful picture of people dancing and singing on the streets, celebrating life in all its glory.


Line by Line Meaning

Una guitarra, un saxofón
The instruments of guitar and saxophone, a combination of which makes for great music


Mucha música y alcohol
A wild party fueled by a lot of music and alcohol


Una mujer sin corazón
A heartless woman who doesn't care about anyone else


Le pone veneno al gobernador
She's capable of doing terrible things, like putting poison into the governor's drink


El viejo monje Rasputin
The old monk Rasputin, a mystical figure from Russian history


Esta tocando su violín
Playing his masterful violin and commanding attention with his music


Una versión de Mary Lynn
A rendition of a famous tune called Mary Lynn


Se ríe por dentro quiere morir
Despite his jolly exterior, he's actually unhappy and wishes he could die


Todos somos parte
We're all a part of this big carnival, this celebration of life


De este carnaval
Of this carnival-like partying


Todos a la fiesta
Everyone is invited to this party, nobody's left out


Que la vida va, por eso
Because life moves on, so let's enjoy it while we can


Baila en el medio
Dance right in the middle of the city, where everyone can see you


De la ciudad
In the middle of the town, surrounded by buildings and streets


Canta conmigo
Sing with me, let's have a good time together


Hasta que no puedas mas
Sing until you can no longer, until your voice gives out


Una modelo de playboy
A beautiful woman, perhaps a model for Playboy magazine


Un marinero si amor
A sailor who's without love, away from his wife or girlfriend


Caminando por la calle voy
Walking down the street, with a sense of purpose and direction


De pronto la vida se pone al sol
Suddenly, life seems to be better, and things are looking up




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