EL MARIACHI
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DE COCULA ES EL MARIACHI
DE TECALITLÁN LOS SONES
DE SAN PEDRO SU CANTAR
DE TEQUILA SU MEZCAL
Y LOS MACHOS DE JALISCO
AFAMADOS POR ENTRONES
PARA ESO TRAEN PANTALONES
DE COCULA ES EL MARIACHI

MARIACHI, TÚ QUE TIENES CORAZÓN
TÚ QUÉ SABES DEL DOLOR
DE PERDER UNA ILUSIÓN
SI HAS PROBADO DE UNOS LABIOS
EL CALOR DE OTRAS CARICIAS
SI TE HAN DADO MIEL AMARGA
Y HAS LLORADO COMO YO

MARIACHI, CÁNTAME MUCHAS CANCIONES
NO PERMITAS QUE LA PENA
ME DESGARRE EL CORAZÓN
MARIACHI, MARIACHI AMIGO
QUIERO QUE BRINDES CONMIGO
Y ME AYUDES CON TU CANTO
A OLVIDAR MI DECEPCIÓN

AL MARIACHI DE MI TIERRA
DE MI TIERRA TAPATÍA
VENGO A DARTE MI CANTAR
ARRULLADA CON SUS SONES
SE MECIÓ LA CUNA MÍA
Y SE HIZO MI ALMA MUSICAL.

SUS VIOLINES Y GUITARRAS
EN LAS FRESCAS MADRUGADAS
SON UN DULCE DESPERTAR.
ALMA VIRGEN DEL MARIACHI
CUANDO ESCUCHO SUS CANTARES
ME DAN GANAS DE LLORAR

NEGRITA DE MIS PESARES
OJOS DE PAPEL VOLANDO
NEGRITA DE MIS PESARES
OJOS DE PAPEL VOLANDO
A TODOS DILES QUE SÍ
PERO NO LES DIGAS CUANDO
ASÍ ME DIJISTE A MÍ
POR ESO VIVO PENANDO





DE COCULA ES EL MARIACHI

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mexico's song El Mariachi narrate the story of a heartbroken person seeking comfort in the music of the Mariachi. The song pays homage to the origin of the person's musical roots from different places in Mexico, such as Cocula, Tecalitlán, San Pedro, and Tequila, known for their distinctive music styles and alcoholic beverages. The lyrics highlight the pride and fame earned by the men of Jalisco for their entrancing music, enabled by the presence of their flowing pants that contribute to their masterful performances.


The chorus of the song addresses the Mariachi directly, pleading with them to sing many songs and help the listener forget their pain. The singer sees the Mariachi as a friend, someone to drink and toast with, and to vent their sorrows to through song. The Mariachi's music is the singer's escape from their sadness, creating a sense of catharsis for them. Through the music, they become one with their past, roots, and culture, taking solace in the memories of their childhood lullabies in their hometown of Tapatió.


The Mariachi becomes more than just a musician but a confidant and a savior from the sorrows of the heart. The song was written by Rubén Fuentes, one of Mexico's most influential composers, and interpreters. The song has been performed and covered by several renowned artists, including Los Lobos, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, and Antonio Banderas. It has also appeared in films such as Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and Kill Bill Vol. 2.


Line by Line Meaning

DE COCULA ES EL MARIACHI
The Mariachi band from Cocula is an embodiment of the town's musical heritage.


DE TECALITLÁN LOS SONES
The distinct rhythm and pace of the Mariachi music is influenced by the music style of Tecalitlán.


DE SAN PEDRO SU CANTAR
The expressive singing style of San Pedro is an integral part of the Mariachi music culture.


DE TEQUILA SU MEZCAL
The quality and richness of Tequila's Mezcal are known to have a significant role in the buoyant feel of the Mariachi music.


Y LOS MACHOS DE JALISCO
The machismo and boldness of the men from Jalisco are an important aspect of the identity of Mariachi musicians.


AFAMADOS POR ENTRONES
The reputation of Mariachi musicians from Jalisco is built on their natural confidence and boisterous performances.


PARA ESO TRAEN PANTALONES
Mariachi musicians wear trousers that reflect their masculinity and fearlessness to perform in front of an audience.


MARIACHI, TÚ QUE TIENES CORAZÓN
Mariachi music is an art form that speaks to the heart and soul of the musician.


TÚ QUÉ SABES DEL DOLOR
Mariachi musicians often sing about the pain of losing love and the agony of heartbreak.


DE PERDER UNA ILUSIÓN
The loss of one's dreams and hopes is a common theme in Mariachi music.


SI HAS PROBADO DE UNOS LABIOS
Mariachi music is an expression of a lovelorn soul who has known the warmth of another's lips.


EL CALOR DE OTRAS CARICIAS
Mariachi songs often reflect on the intimacy and affection shared with another person.


SI TE HAN DADO MIEL AMARGA
Mariachi music speaks of the bittersweet moments of love and life, where sweetness is often accompanied by sorrow.


Y HAS LLORADO COMO YO
The melancholic tunes of the Mariachi music often bring tears to the listener's eyes, resonating with their own vulnerabilities.


MARIACHI, CÁNTAME MUCHAS CANCIONES
Mariachi music is a form of therapy that invites the musician to sing many songs to heal from past traumas.


NO PERMITAS QUE LA PENA
Mariachi music is a source of solace that helps one rise from the depths of despair and cope with grief.


ME DESGARRE EL CORAZÓN
Mariachi songs express the heart's yearning and fear of being torn apart by emotion.


MARIACHI, MARIACHI AMIGO
Mariachi music is a comforting presence, a friend who is always there to lift one's spirits and make one dance.


QUIERO QUE BRINDES CONMIGO
Mariachi music is a celebratory genre that encourages one to raise a glass and toast to life's joys and sorrows.


Y ME AYUDES CON TU CANTO
Mariachi music is a reminder that music is an art form that transcends language, culture, and time, bringing people of all backgrounds together.


A OLVIDAR MI DECEPCIÓN
Mariachi music is a powerful medium that helps one forget past disappointments and start anew with renewed hope and spirit.


AL MARIACHI DE MI TIERRA
The Mariachi band from one's hometown is a source of pride and symbolizes the town's cultural identity.


DE MI TIERRA TAPATÍA
Mariachi music is a fusion of different musical traditions and styles, with influences from across Mexico and beyond.


VENGO A DARTE MI CANTAR
Mariachi music is a gift from one's heart and soul, an expression of gratitude to the band for their music.


ARRULLADA CON SUS SONES
Mariachi music is a source of comfort and warmth, like a mother's lullaby that soothes and calms the soul.


SE MECIÓ LA CUNA MÍA
Mariachi music is an important part of one's identity and upbringing, a symbol of one's roots and heritage.


Y SE HIZO MI ALMA MUSICAL
Mariachi music is not just an art form, but a way of life that inspires and nourishes the spirit.


SUS VIOLINES Y GUITARRAS
The distinct sound of Mariachi music comes from the combination of violins and guitars played with great skill and passion.


EN LAS FRESCAS MADRUGADAS
Mariachi music is often played during the early hours of the morning, filling the air with energy and vitality.


SON UN DULCE DESPERTAR
Mariachi music is a refreshing and invigorating way to wake up, bringing joy and positivity to the day.


ALMA VIRGEN DEL MARIACHI
Mariachi music is a pure expression of the soul, untainted by commercialism or artificiality.


CUANDO ESCUCHO SUS CANTARES
Mariachi music speaks to the heart and soul of the listener, evoking a deep emotional response.


ME DAN GANAS DE LLORAR
Mariachi songs are so moving that they often bring tears to the listener's eyes, reflecting their own innermost feelings.


NEGRITA DE MIS PESARES
Mariachi music often speaks of the pain of lost love and the unfulfilled desires of the heart.


OJOS DE PAPEL VOLANDO
The imagery used in Mariachi lyrics is vivid and evocative, often depicting the beauty and fragility of life.


A TODOS DILES QUE SÍ
Mariachi music is all-inclusive, inviting everyone to join in the celebration of life and love.


PERO NO LES DIGAS CUANDO
Mariachi music is spontaneous and unpredictable, with no set schedule or agenda.


ASÍ ME DIJISTE A MÍ
Mariachi music is an organic art form that reflects the ebb and flow of human emotion and experience.


POR ESO VIVO PENANDO
Mariachi music can be a source of melancholy and sadness, as it reminds us of the fleeting nature of life and love.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Blas Galindo, Jorge Negrete, Miguel Aceves Mejía, Pepe Guízar

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