The group's name means "The Earthlings" in Spanish. They formed in the early 1970s in Moron, Carabobo, built around three brothers: Johnny, David, and Lenny Hoyer. Also a member is lead singer Nestor Daniel. Among their early hits in the mid-1970s were "Vivirás" (You will live) (a hit in Ecuador), "Te juro que te amo" (I swear that I love you) (a hit in Mexico), and "Luto en mi alma" (Mourning in my soul) (a hit across Latin America).[1] Following their rise to fame, they toured throughout South America, Central America, Mexico, and the United States.[1]
The ensemble has had two hit records in the U.S.; a 1991 greatest hits compilation, 20 Grandes Exitos, reached #9 on the Billboard Regional Mexican charts, and The 2002 live disc En Concierto hit #11 on the Latin Pop chart and #27 on the Top Latin Albums chart
La carta
Los Terricolas Lyrics
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¿Qué me dirá?
"Recordado amor
Pensando mil cosas quizás
Distante de mis amigos
Con el humo por testigo
Esta carta empecé a redactar"
Si te ofendo al escribirte
Pero me siento muy triste
Por lo que anoche pasó
Mas no estoy arrepentido
Y si acaso tú lo estás
Ya no debes llorar más
Tienes que tener valor
Pues si Dios te manda un hijo
Por lo más grande te exijo
Que no le pongas mi nombre
Para que no sea como yo
Que nunca pruebe licor
Que nunca sufra una pena
Y que nunca se enamore
De las mujeres ajenas
Que nunca sienta rencor
Que a mí me corre en las venas
Porque es triste soportar
Esta terrible condena
Y que nunca se enamore
De las mujeres ajenas
Que nunca sienta rencor
Que a mí me corre en las venas
Porque es triste soportar
Esta terrible condena
The first verse of Los Terricolas's song, La Carta, introduces the idea of a letter being written by Ernesto to Denisse with the witness of smoke. Through the lyrics, it can be inferred that Ernesto is feeling remorseful and is probably addressing what happened between them the previous night. The letter's tone implies that Ernesto is trying to make peace with Denisse and seeks forgiveness for his actions.
The rest of the lyrics reveal that Ernesto demands Denisse to be strong and avoid any mistakes he made in his life. He asks her not to name their child after him and to raise him far from his bad decisions. Ernesto also asks that their child never experiences alcoholism, unrequited love, and resentment, all of which are prevalent in Ernesto's current life. Through these lines, Ernesto seeks to give a better life to their future child and also reflect on his past mistakes.
Overall, the song is an emotional plea from a person who is carrying the burden of past mistakes and seeking forgiveness while expressing his views on how their future child can be raised far away from his wrongdoings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, carta de Ernesto
The singer is beginning to read a letter from Ernesto.
Que me dirá
The singer is curious about the content of the letter.
Recordada Denisse
The singer is thinking of Denisse while reading the letter.
Pensando en mil cosas quizá
The singer's thoughts are scattered as they read the letter.
Con el humo por testigo
The singer is writing the response to the letter while smoking.
Esta carta empece a redactar
The singer is beginning to respond to the letter.
Querida mía, perdona
The singer is addressing the recipient of the letter with affection.
Si te ofendo al escribirte
The singer is aware that their words may cause offense.
Pero me siento muy triste
The singer is expressing their sadness to their recipient.
Por lo que anoche paso
The singer is referring to an incident that occurred the previous night.
Hasta estoy arrepentido
The singer regrets their actions.
Y si acaso tu lo estas
The singer hopes that the recipient is not upset.
Ya no debes llorar mas
The singer is consoling the recipient and asking them to stop crying.
Tienes que tener valor
The singer encourages the recipient to be strong.
Por si dios te manda un hijo
The singer is thinking about a potential future with the recipient.
Por lo mas grande te exijo
The singer is making a serious request of the recipient.
Que no le pongas mi nombre
The singer does not want their child to be named after them.
Para que no sea
The singer is trying to prevent their child from following in their own footsteps.
Como yo
The singer sees their own life as a cautionary tale.
Que nunca pruebe licor
The singer hopes their child will never drink alcohol.
Que nunca sufra una pena
The singer wishes to spare their child from pain.
Y que nunca se enamore
The singer does not want their child to experience unrequited love.
De la mujeres ajenas
The singer wishes to prevent their child from cheating on their partner.
Que nunca sienta rencor
The singer hopes their child will not hold grudges.
Que a mi me corre en las venas
The singer acknowledges that they struggle with these issues themselves.
Por que es triste soportar
The singer understands the pain associated with these negative behaviors.
Esta terrible condena
The singer sees these behaviors as a heavy burden, or 'condena'.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Enrique Hidalgo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rosariogodinez9090
Tengo 17 años y me gustan las canciones de los originales Terrícolas, a mi papa y a mi tío, también les gustan, y arriba Venezuela y Jaral del Progreso, Gto.
@sofiaalzate1985
Por un 2023 todavía enamorada de esta música ❣️ la mejor de todos los tiempos
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Te doy toda la razón 🙂
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Amiga no la conozco pero son las mejores....dios te bendiga desde venezuela caracas....
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Hola
@cumbiasparabailartodalanoche68
No importa quién seas: Si lees esto, te quiero mucho, eres un ser súper valioso, hermoso y eres capaz de hacer todo lo que te propongas.💞💕💞
@javierramos868
Gracias por esa belleza de musica,,tengo 53 años,,,imaginesen que recuerdos
@fs7135
Tengo 16 años y me gusta mucho su música, que grandes son los terricolas, ya no hay musicos cómo ellos .