Homenaje A La Musica Latina
MACOLLA Lyrics

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desde nicaragua un homenaje a la musica latina
macoya dice
en los años mil seisciento
cuando el tirano mando
las calles de cartajena
aquella historia vivio
cuando aqui llegaban esos negreros africanos en cadena besaban mi tierra esclavitud perpetua
(esclavitud perpetua)

(no le pegue ala negra)
oye men no le pegue ala negra
no no no nonono
oye a esa negra se le respeta
que aun se escucha se escucha en la verja
no no no no no le pegue ala negra
abusador que le pegue a la jeva
que eo alma se me rebienta
por que el alma se me aprieta mi jeva.
tu amor es un periodico de ayer q nadie mas procura ya leer sensacional cuando salio en la madrugada y a medio dia ya noticia confirmada y en la tarde materia olvidada
tu amor es un periodico de ayer
y para que leer un periodico de ayer!

oye noticia q todos saben se ti, ya yo no quiero leer
y para q leer un periodico de ayer tu no servistes pa nada mami y sambo concho te eche

Overall Meaning

The song "Homenaje A La Música Latina" by MACOLLA pays tribute to Latin American music and its rich history. The opening lyrics mention Nicaragua, and the song quickly delves into a period of time when a tyrant was in power and slavery was prevalent. The reference to Cartagena suggests that this was in Colombia, where African slaves were brought to work in the colonies. The lyrics lament the perpetuation of slavery and the mistreatment of African slaves. The repeated refrain of "no le pegue ala negra" (don't hit the black woman) underscores the harsh realities of this historical period.

The song also touches on the theme of love and relationships, drawing upon the metaphor of a newspaper that is no longer relevant. The repetitive stanza "tu amor es un periódico de ayer" (your love is yesterday's news) suggests that the singer has moved on from a relationship and no longer wishes to read about it. The use of "mami" and "sambo" in the final line adds a colloquial touch and indicates that the singer may be expressing frustration or anger towards a former partner.

Overall, "Homenaje A La Música Latina" is a powerful tribute to Latin American music and its cultural significance while also addressing themes of slavery, mistreatment, and the struggles of past generations.

Line by Line Meaning

desde nicaragua un homenaje a la musica latina
MACOLLA is paying tribute to Latin music from Nicaragua.

macoya dice
MACOLLA states his name to introduce himself.

en los anos mil seisciento
Referring to the 1600s, a time period from the past.

cuando el tirano mando
When a tyrant ruled the land.

las calles de cartajena
The streets of Cartagena, a city in Colombia.

aquella historia vivio
The story was experienced and lived through.

cuando aqui llegaban esos negreros africanos en cadena besaban mi tierra esclavitud perpetua
During the time of slavery, African slaves arrived in chains and were forced to kiss the ground, subjected to perpetual enslavement.

(esclavitud perpetua)
Reiterating the concept of perpetual slavery.

(no le pegue ala negra)
Condemning any violence toward Black women.

oye men no le pegue ala negra
MACOLLA demands that Black women be respected and not subjected to violence.

no no no nonono
Emphasizing the importance of not committing violence.

oye a esa negra se le respeta
Reiterating the demand to respect Black women.

que aun se escucha se escucha en la verja
Their voices can still be heard in the community, advocating for their respect.

no no no no no le pegue ala negra
Reiterating the condemnation of violence towards Black women.

abusador que le pegue a la jeva
Critiquing men who commit violence against their partners.

que eo alma se me rebienta
The soul is overwhelmed with emotion.

por que el alma se me aprieta mi jeva.
The soul feels tightened with emotion for their partner.

tu amor es un periodico de ayer q nadie mas procura ya leer sensacional cuando salio en la madrugada y a medio dia ya noticia confirmada y en la tarde materia olvidada
Comparing the feeling of old love to yesterday's newspaper - sensational when it first appears, but soon becomes outdated and forgotten by the end of the day.

tu amor es un periodico de ayer
Reiterating the comparison of old love to yesterday's newspaper.

y para que leer un periodico de ayer!
Asking why bother reading yesterday's newspaper?

oye noticia q todos saben se ti, ya yo no quiero leer
MACOLLA no longer wants to read news that everyone already knows about their old love.

y para q leer un periodico de ayer tu no servistes pa nada mami y sambo concho te eche
MACOLLA implies that this old love did not serve any purpose and ultimately ended in a break-up.

Contributed by Adalyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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