EL MARIACHI
Mexico & Mariachis Lyrics
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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
In the song "El Mariachi," the singer pays tribute to the rich musical heritage of their homeland, in a way that is both nostalgic and celebratory. The song references different regions of Mexico, highlighting the various styles of music that have emerged from each place. The mariachi from Cocula is mentioned specifically, along with the "sones" from Tecalitlán, the singing from San Pedro, and the mezcal from Tequila. The machos from Jalisco are also mentioned, and revered for their reputations as powerful, charismatic figures. The singer of the song is clearly feeling the pain of a broken heart, and turns to the mariachi for solace. They ask the mariachi to sing many songs, so as to distract them from their sorrow, and to help them forget their "decepción." To the singer, the mariachi represents the soul of their homeland, a precious and vibrant part of their cultural identity.
Line by Line Meaning
DE COCULA ES EL MARIACHI
The Mariachi band from Cocula is known for its music.
DE TECALITLÁN LOS SONES
The melodies played by the Mariachi hail from Tecalitlán.
DE SAN PEDRO SU CANTAR
The singing style prevalent in San Pedro is employed by the Mariachi.
DE TEQUILA SU MEZCAL
The Mariachi makes use of Tequila's signature alcoholic drink Mezcal.
Y LOS MACHOS DE JALISCO
The Mariachi Band hails from Jalisco, which is known for its tough, macho men.
AFAMADOS POR ENTRONES
The band is famous for the charismatic way in which they perform.
PARA ESO TRAEN PANTALONES
They wear traditional tight trousers to enhance their style of machismo and charisma.
MARIACHI, TÚ QUE TIENES CORAZÓN
Mariachi, you who have a heart.
TÚ QUÉ SABES DEL DOLOR
You who know the pain of lost love.
DE PERDER UNA ILUSIÓN
Of losing the hope that dreams bring.
SI HAS PROBADO DE UNOS LABIOS
If you have tasted someone's lips.
EL CALOR DE OTRAS CARICIAS
The warmth of another's touch.
SI TE HAN DADO MIEL AMARGA
If you have tasted bitter-sweet experiences.
Y HAS LLORADO COMO YO
And you have shed tears like me.
MARIACHI, CÁNTAME MUCHAS CANCIONES
Mariachi, sing to me many songs.
NO PERMITAS QUE LA PENA
Don't let me be torn apart by sadness.
ME DESGARRE EL CORAZÓN
That my heart is ripped to shreds.
MARIACHI, MARIACHI AMIGO
Mariachi, my friend in the music.
QUIERO QUE BRINDES CONMIGO
I wish for you to clink glasses with me.
Y ME AYUDES CON TU CANTO
And help me through your music.
A OLVIDAR MI DECEPCIÓN
To forget my disappointment.
AL MARIACHI DE MI TIERRA
To the Mariachi of my homeland.
DE MI TIERRA TAPATÍA
From my homeland in Jalisco.
VENGO A DARTE MI CANTAR
I come to sing with you.
ARRULLADA CON SUS SONES
Rocked by your music.
SE MECIÓ LA CUNA MÍA
My cradle was soothed by your melodies.
Y SE HIZO MI ALMA MUSICAL.
And my soul became musical.
SUS VIOLINES Y GUITARRAS
Their violins and guitars.
EN LAS FRESCAS MADRUGADAS
In the fresh early mornings.
SON UN DULCE DESPERTAR.
Are a sweet awakening.
ALMA VIRGEN DEL MARIACHI
The virgin soul of the Mariachi.
CUANDO ESCUCHO SUS CANTARES
When I listen to their singing.
ME DAN GANAS DE LLORAR
I feel like crying.
NEGRITA DE MIS PESARES
My little black girl of sorrows.
OJOS DE PAPEL VOLANDO
Eyes made of paper flying.
A TODOS DILES QUE SÍ
Say yes to everyone.
PERO NO LES DIGAS CUANDO
But don't tell them when.
ASÍ ME DIJISTE A MÍ
That is what you told me.
POR ESO VIVO PENANDO
That is why I'm always suffering.
DE COCULA ES EL MARIACHI
The Mariachi band from Cocula is known for its music.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Blas Galindo, Jorge Negrete, Miguel Aceves Mejía, Pepe Guízar
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