Esta Tierra
Mauricio Y Palo De Agua Lyrics
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Esta tierra tiene sabor de acordeón, ayayay
Tiene llanos y montañas
Tiene valles y praderas
Tiene manos que cosechan el mejor café
Hay guarapo ron y chicha
Aguardiente pal que quiera
Hay amores y cantores
Carnavales en la playa
Festivales y leyendas
En mi tierra si se lleva
La alegría entre las venas
Coro
Esta tierra sabor de acordeón
Esta tierra pasión y tambor
Esta tierra sabor de acordeón
Esta tierra pasión y tambor
Ritmo y fiesta vamo a bailar
En la arena vamo a cantar
Ay hombeee eeyeee (bis)
The lyrics of Mauricio & Palo de Agua's song "Esta Tierra" celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Colombia. They sing about the country's diverse natural environments and the many different traditions, foods, and drinks that make up its identity. The song describes the rhythm of the land as being like that of drums and congas, while the taste is like that of an accordion. This highlights the importance of music in Colombian culture and the way it is intertwined with the land itself.
The lyrics also evoke images of hardworking people: hands that harvest the best coffee, and a land that is filled with llanos and mountains, valles and praderas. This speaks to the pride and resilience of the Colombian people, and their connection to the land that sustains them. The final part of the chorus "En mi tierra si se lleva la alegría entre las venas" ("In my land, joy runs through our veins") emphasizes the importance of joy, happiness and celebration in Colombian culture.
Overall, the lyrics of "Esta Tierra" are an ode to Colombia's rich culture and traditions. They celebrate the country's diverse landscape and the contributions of its people, highlighting the deep connection between the land and the people who call it home.
Line by Line Meaning
Esta tierra tiene ritmo de tambor y conga
This land has a rhythmic beat of drums and conga
Esta tierra tiene sabor de acordeón, ayayay
This land has a taste of accordion, oh yeah
Tiene llanos y montañas
It has plains and mountains
Tiene valles y praderas
It has valleys and meadows
Tiene manos que cosechan el mejor café
It has hands that harvest the best coffee
Hay guarapo ron y chicha
There's guarapo (sugarcane juice), rum, and chicha (fermented corn drink)
Aguardiente pal' que quiera
Aguaardiente for whoever wants it
Hay amores y cantores
There are loves and singers
Hay parranda donde sea
There's a party everywhere
Carnavales en la playa
Carnivals on the beach
Festivales y leyendas
Festivals and legends
En mi tierra si se lleva
In my land, we embrace
La alegría entre las venas
The happiness within our veins
Esta tierra sabor de acordeón
This land has a taste of accordion
Esta tierra pasión y tambor
This land has passion and drums
Ritmo y fiesta vamo' a bailar
We'll dance to rhythm and party
En la arena vamo' a cantar
We'll sing in the sand
Ay hombeee eeyeee (bis)
Oh man, yeah (repeat)
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