La negra
Mariachi Sol Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ojos de papel volando
Negrita de mis pesares
Ojos de papel volando
A todos diles que si
Pero no les digas cuando
Asi me dijiste a mi
Por eso vivo penando .
Que la quiero ver aqui
Con su rebozo de ceda
Que le traje de Tepic .
Cuando me traes a mi Negra
Que la quiero ver aqui
Con su rebozo de ceda
Que le traje de Tepic .
The lyrics to Mariachi Sol's "La Negra" paint a vivid picture of a person longing for their Negra, a term of endearment often used for a woman with darker skin in Mexico. The opening lines "Negrita de mis pesares, ojos de papel volando" showcase the singer's affection for his Negra, despite the struggles and hardships that come with their relationship. The comparison of the Negra's eyes to paper flying in the wind is a beautiful metaphor as though they may seem light and delicate, they hold a powerful presence that captivates the singer.
The lyrics go on to demonstrate the singer's fear of losing their Negra. The line "a todos diles que si, pero no les digas cuando" translates to "tell everyone yes, but don't tell them when" indicating the singer's desire to keep their relationship a secret, as they fear judgement and disapproval from others. The line "por eso vivo penando" translates to "that's why I live in agony," which implies the singer's struggle to keep the love he feels for his Negra alive in a society that may not accept it.
The chorus expresses the singer's hope and excitement at seeing their Negra again, and the longing for the sight of her in her traditional silk veil from Tepic. The lyrics of "La Negra" are a beautiful ode to the struggles and beauty of love, and their universal appeal has made it an iconic song in Latin American culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Negrita de mis pesares
My dear love who causes me sadness
Ojos de papel volando
Eyes like paper birds flying
A todos diles que si
Tell everyone yes
Pero no les digas cuando
But don't tell them when
Asi me dijiste a mi
That's what you told me
Por eso vivo penando
That's why I live in torment
Cuando me traes a mi Negra
When will you bring my love to me
Que la quiero ver aqui
I want to see her here
Con su rebozo de ceda
Wearing her silk shawl
Que le traje de Tepic
That I brought her from Tepic
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.