guadalajara
Mariachi Mexico Lyrics
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Guadalajara, Guadalajara
Tienes el alma de provinciana
Hueles a limpia rosa temprana
A verde jara fresca del rio
Son mil palomas tu caserio
Hueles a pura tierra mojada
Ay ay ay ay! Colomito Lejano
Ay! Ojitos de agua hermanos
Ay! Colomitos inolvidables
Inolvidables como las tardes
En que la lluvia desde la loma
No nos dejaba ir a Zapopan
Ay ay ay ay! Tlaquepaque pueblito
Tus olorosos jarritos
Hacen mas fresco el dulce tepache
Junto a la birria con el mariachi
Que en los parianes y alfarerias
Suena con triste melancolia
Ay ay ay ay! Laguna de Chapala
Tienes de un cuento la magia
Cuento de ocasos y de alborada
S de enamoradas noches lunadas
Quieta, Chapala, es tu laguna
Novia romántica como ninguna
Ay ay ay ay! Zapopitan del alma
Nunca escuché otras campanas
Como las graves de tu convento
Donde se alivian mis sufrimientos
Triste Zapopan
Misal abierto donde son frailes mis sentimientos
Ay ay ay ay! Guadalajara Hermosa
Quiero decirte una cosa
Tu que conservas agua del pozo
Y en tus mujeres el fiel rebozo
Guadalajara, Guadalajara
Tienes el alma mas mexicana
Ay ay ay! Ay ay ay!
Ay ay ay! Ay ay ay!
Guadalajara, Guadalajara
The song, Guadalajara, by Mariachi Mexico, is a tribute to the beauty and charm of Guadalajara, the capital city of the Jalisco state in Mexico. The first two lines of the song, Guadalajara, Guadalajara, is a repetition of the name of the city, which indicates the pride and love of the singer for their city. The following lines speak about the essence of the city and its people. 'Tienes el alma de provinciana' means that the city has the soul of a small town with the simplicity and warmth of its people. 'Hueles a limpia rosa temprana,' and 'A verde jara fresca del rio' mean that the city smells of fresh roses and the river's green pastures, which signifies the city's natural beauty and fragrance.
The next few lines reference the city's living style, where 'Son mil palomas tu caserio' means that the city is home to many doves, which signifies peace and freedom. 'Hueles a pura tierra mojada' means that the city smells of pure wet soil, representing the city's status as an agricultural hub. The lyrics also mention other places in the city like Colomito Lejano, Tlaquepaque pueblito, Laguna de Chapala, Zapopan, and others to showcase the beauty and culture of Guadalajara. It speaks of the place's romantic evenings and memorable moments, adding to the list of things that make it so dear to the singer.
Overall the song 'Guadalajara' is an ode to the city and its people with references to its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and lifestyle. The song paints a unique picture of the city and its people and the love the singer has for both.
Line by Line Meaning
Guadalajara, Guadalajara
The song is about the city of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Tienes el alma de provinciana
Guadalajara has the soul and spirit of a small town, despite being a city.
Hueles a limpia rosa temprana
The city has the fresh scent of early blooming roses.
A verde jara fresca del rio
The city smells like fresh jara flowers growing near the river.
Son mil palomas tu caserio
The town is full of peaceful doves which represents the calmness of the place.
Hueles a pura tierra mojada
The city smells of pure, wet earth.
Ay ay ay ay! Colomito Lejano
The song mentions a distant place called Colomito.
Ay! Ojitos de agua hermanos
The city has many openings to natural springs.
Ay! Colomitos inolvidables
Colomito is an unforgettable place.
Inolvidables como las tardes
The afternoons in Colomito are unforgettable.
En que la lluvia desde la loma
In those afternoons, the rain from the hills would keep them from going to Zapopan.
No nos dejaba ir a Zapopan
The rain prevented them from going to Zapopan.
Ay ay ay ay! Tlaquepaque pueblito
The song mentions Tlaquepaque, a small town near Guadalajara.
Tus olorosos jarritos
The pottery of Tlaquepaque is known for its beautiful aroma.
Hacen mas fresco el dulce tepache
The jarritos of Tlaquepaque make the sweet Tepache taste even better.
Junto a la birria con el mariachi
Enjoying Tepache with Mariachi music is a common tradition in Tlaquepaque.
Que en los parianes y alfarerias
Mariachi music can be heard in the marketplaces and pottery shops in Tlaquepaque.
Suena con triste melancolia
The music has a touch of sadness and nostalgia.
Ay ay ay ay! Laguna de Chapala
The song mentions Lake Chapala, which is located near Guadalajara.
Tienes de un cuento la magia
The lake has a magical quality that seems like it's right out of a storybook.
Cuento de ocasos y de alborada
The lake is told of through stories of sunsets and sunrises.
De enamoradas noches lunadas
The lake is often a romantic setting for moonlit nights.
Quieta, Chapala, es tu laguna
The bright waters of Chapala Lake are peaceful and calm.
Novia romantica como ninguna
The lake is compared to a romantic bride that has no other equal.
Ay ay ay ay! Zapopitan del alma
The song mentions Zapopan, a city close to Guadalajara.
Nunca escuche otras campanas
The church bells of Zapopan are unique and recognizable.
Como las graves de tu convento
The bells are deep and resonate from the convent.
Donde se alivian mis sufrimientos
The sound of the bells relieves the singer's pain and suffering.
Triste Zapopan
Zapopan is referred to as sad and melancholic.
Misal abierto donde son frailes mis sentimientos
The open prayer book represents the faith of the singer, with the friars as a symbol of her emotions.
Ay ay ay ay! Guadalajara Hermosa
The song addresses Guadalajara once again, calling it beautiful.
Quiero decirte una cosa
The singer wants to share something with the city.
Tu que conservas agua del pozo
The city of Guadalajara conserves its water supply from wells.
Y en tus mujeres el fiel rebozo
Traditional Mexican women wear rebozos, which are symbolic of Guadalajara's culture.
Guadalajara, Guadalajara
Once again, the song closes with the name of the city, Guadalajara.
Tienes el alma mas mexicana
As a final note, Guadalajara is seen as having the most Mexican soul and spirit.
Ay ay ay! Ay ay ay!
The song ends with a final note of joy and emotion.
Ay ay ay! Ay ay ay!
The song ends with a final note of joy and emotion.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PEPE GUIZAR
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