La Llorona
Luis mars Lyrics

The lyrics to Luis Mars's "La Llorona" describe the perspective of a man, referred to as "el negro," who compares himself to a spicy green chili pepper. He is also deeply in love with a woman named Llorona, and expresses his devotion to her even though he knows she will eventually leave him. The song begins with a repetition of "Todos me dicen el negro, Llorona" (Everyone calls me the black one, Llorona), which highlights the man's outsider status and the cultural significance of skin color in Latin America.

The following lines "Negro pero cariñoso" (Black but affectionate) and "Picante pero sabroso" (Spicy but delicious) add new layers of meaning and characterization to the man. He may be an outcast, but he is also loving and flavorful. The use of the term "Llorona" (Weeping woman) further highlights the theme of sadness and loss in the song.

When the man declares "Si porque te quiero quieres, Llorona quiero que te quieres mas" (If because I love you, you want me to love you more), it shows the depth of his feelings for Llorona. However, he also acknowledges that he will never forget her even if they eventually part ways. The repetition of the line "Hay de mi llorona, llorona tu eres mi chunca" (Oh my weeping woman, you are my pain) further emphasizes the pain of love and loss.

Overall, the lyrics to "La Llorona" capture the emotional complexity and cultural significance of love and heartbreak in Latin America.