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1) an American alt-country band based in Memphis, Tennessee
2) a Mexican singer and actress

1) Lucero is an American country-punk rock band that is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Their punk rock roots flavour their now "country-ish" music, while their Southern roots give them the twang that they have come to be known by. The band played for the first time in early 1998. Since 2001, they have played between 150 and 200 shows a year across the United States and Canada. They have released eight full-length albums, the latest entitled Women & Work.
The members of Lucero are Roy Berry (drums), John C. Stubblefield (bass), Brian Venable (guitar), and Ben Nichols (guitar and vocals), and occasionally Rick Steff (piano, organ, accordion). Todd Gill substituted for Brian Venable from 2003 to 2004. The band also experimented with guitarist Steve Selvidge in the early months of 2003. Ben Nichols' previous band was Red 40 in which he played alongside Colin Brooks and Steve Kooms.
In late 2008 the band announced they had signed a four album deal with Universal Music Group. Their album, 1372 Overton Park, was released October 6, 2009.
The Last Pale Light in the West, the first solo release from frontman Ben Nichols, was released in January 2009 on the band's own label Liberty & Lament. The 7 song record was inspired by Cormac McCarthy's book Blood Meridian.

2) Lucero (born Lucero Hogaza León on August 29, 1969) is a female Mexican Multi-Platinum singer and actress who started her career at the age of ten, she has sold over 27 million albums worldwide.
She has sung songs in Spanish, Portuguese and English. Then known as Lucerito, she started out as an actress on children's TV, soon followed by soaps and a recording contract. In 1989 she started using her birth name Lucero.
In 2005 Lucero returned to the soap operas sets at TV starring the most ambitious project for Televisa, Alborada, suposed to be realized in the 1800's. This soap opera was on the first place of audience since the first chapter until the last one nationwide. Thtat's why she recieved every award on that time such as TVyNovelas, ACE and the international Emy Award in the USA. From 2006 until now, Lucero is the main hostess of the Latin Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Celebra, Navidad desde el Baticano, and Fiesta Mexicana for Mexico's Independence day celebration. At present time she is one of the coaches in La Voz Mexico spanish version of The Voice
Her wealth of material includes Spanish Pop and Rancheras. Lucero remains active in the entertainment business in Mexico.
She has recorded over 20 albums to date and her newest, INDISPENSABLE, in September 2010.
She is separated from singer Manuel Mijares, with whom she has two children.

Darby's Song
Lucero Lyrics

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But now I'm here for you

Hardest part there is about dying
Are the ones who get left behind
I know your mamma wouldn't want you crying
So I'm here for you

I loved your mamma more than she loved me
When you were born I was far from Tennessee
I came back home to hold you close to me
Now I'm here for you

You're far too precious to lose
I only want what's best for you
And that might not include me

Well I know it's true
I'm here for you

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Lucero's "Darby's Song" speaks to the pain of a young girl who has experienced heartbreak at a young age. The singer acknowledges that it may seem like the girl has no one to turn to, but he is there for her. This suggests that the girl may be feeling abandoned and lost, perhaps because of the loss of her mother, who is referenced later in the song. The singer also suggests that the girl's heart has been broken, which could indicate a past romantic relationship, but it's possible that this could also mean she is experiencing the heartbreak of losing her mother.

In the second verse, the singer refers to a promise he made to the girl's mother before she died: to stay by her daughter's side. He explains that he had to leave for a while, but he is now back and committed to being there for the girl. The third verse makes reference to the difficulty of losing someone and leaving others behind. The singer suggests that the girl's mother wouldn't want her to cry, and so he is there to support her through this difficult time.

Overall, "Darby's Song" is a poignant tribute to a lost loved one and an acknowledgement of the pain that comes with grief. The singer acknowledges that he may not be the best thing for the young girl, but he is committed to being there for her in any way he can.

Line by Line Meaning

Little girl you're still far too young
You are young and have many years ahead before you become an adult.

To have a heart that's been so broken
You have been through so much heartache and pain at such a young age.

It might seem like you ain't got no one
You might feel like there is no one to support you through your struggles.

Well I'm here for you
I am here to support and comfort you whenever you need me.

Told your mamma before she died
I made a promise to your mother before she passed away.

That I'd stay right by your side
I promised your mother I will always be here for you, no matter what.

I had to leave for just a little while
I had to leave for a while, but I am back now for you.

But now I'm here for you
I am back to keep my promise and be here for you whenever you need me.

Hardest part there is about dying
The most difficult thing about death is leaving behind the people you love.

Are the ones who get left behind
It is hard for the people who are still alive after someone they love has passed away.

I know your mamma wouldn't want you crying
Your mother would not want you to be sad and crying all the time.

So I'm here for you
I am here to provide you with love and support to help you through this tough time.

I loved your mamma more than she loved me
I had strong feelings of love for your mother and still do.

When you were born I was far from Tennessee
I was not in the same area when you were born.

I came back home to hold you close to me
I returned home to be near to you and show you love and affection.

Now I'm here for you
I am here for you now and will continue to be here whenever you need me.

You're far too precious to lose
You are very valuable and important and should be cherished and protected.

I only want what's best for you
I want the best possible outcome for you and will do what I can to ensure that happens.

And that might not include me
What is best for you might not involve me, but I still want to be there for you.

Well I know it's true
I understand and accept that what is best for you might not involve me.

I'm here for you
Regardless of the circumstances, I will always be here to support and care for you.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Nichols

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Little girl you're still far too young
To have a heart that's been so broken
It might seem like you ain't got no one
Well I'm here for you

Told your mamma before she died
That I'd stay right by your side
I had to leave for just a little while
But now I'm here for you

Hardest part there is about dying
Are the ones who get left behind
I know your mamma wouldn't want you crying
So I'm here for you

I loved your mamma more than she loved me
When you were born I was far from Tennessee
I came back home to hold you close to me
Now I'm here for you

You're far too precious to lose
I only want what's best for you
And that might not include me
Well I know it's true
But I'm here for you