Miguel Aceves Mejía, or "the King of the falsetto" as he was popularly known, was born in Ciudad Juárez in the state of Chihuahua. He became a popular Mexican film star during its golden age and was widely regarded for his interpretations of various Mexican musical folkloric genres, particularly the ranchera.
Originally part of a traveling theater company, Aceves Mejía began recording for the first time in 1938 with the trio Los Porteños. At the beginning of his career he interpreted mainly boleros, tangos, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. During his career he recorded more than 1000 songs on 90 discs and starred in over 60 films.
Among his greatest hits are La Barca de Guaymas, El Pastor, La del Rebozo Blanco, Se Me Hizo Fácil, Yo Tenía un Chorro de Voz, Vaya con Dios, La Malagueña Salerosa, El Jinete, El Crucifijo de Piedra and Cuatro Caminos. He was noted for composing such songs as El Pescado Nadador and O, Gran Dios, even though his forté was primarily as a singer in his own right.
In 1945 he began dedicating himself solely to singing and, following the deaths of Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete, ventured into the world of cinema.
In 1959 he appeared in Amor se dice cantando.
He died just a few days short of his 91st birthday on November 6, 2006 in Mexico City. As is tradition in Mexico, his body lay in state in the Palacio de las Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) in Mexico City. This honour is reserved for only the greatest Mexican singers, writers, composers, sculptors and painters.
No Soy Monedita de Oro
Miguel Aceves Mejía Lyrics
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Me gusta decir verdades,
Soy piedra que no se alisa
Por mas que talles y talles,
Soy terco como una mula,
¿a dónde vas que no te halle?
Porque me vivo cantando,
Me dicen que soy mariachi
Y que no tengo pa' cuando
Mercarte el traje de novia,
Que el tiempo te estoy quitando.
No soy monedita de oro
Pa' caerle bien a todos;
Asi naci y asi soy,
Si no me quieren, ni modo.
El cielo tengo por techo,
Nomas el sol por cobija,
Dos brazos pa' mantenerte,
Un corazón pa' tu vida;
Ve, corre y dile a tus padres,
A ver quien da mas por su hija.
No soy monedita de oro
Pa' caerle bien a todos;
Asi naci y asi soy,
Si no me quieren, ni modo.
The song "No Soy Monedita De Oro" by Miguel Aceves Mejia is a powerful declaration of self-acceptance and defiance against societal pressures to conform. In the first two lines of the song, the singer proudly proclaims his northern roots and penchant for speaking the truth. He is unapologetic about his rough edges and refuses to be smoothed out, no matter how much people try to change him.
The second verse highlights the singer's stubbornness and his unwillingness to compromise his identity to fit in with others. He is estranged from his lover's family, who disapprove of his mariachi lifestyle and lack of financial stability. Despite their disapproval, the singer is determined to build a life with his lover, offering her his love and support even if he cannot provide material wealth.
The chorus reinforces the message of the song - the singer is not a "golden coin" to be liked by everyone, but he is content with being true to himself. His simplicity and authenticity are his greatest assets, and he is unafraid to stand out from the crowd. The final lines of the song are a challenge to the listener - to be bold and assertive in pursuing what they want, even if it means going against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
Naci norteño hasta el tope,
I was born a Norteño, through and through,
Me gusta decir verdades,
I like to tell it how it is,
Soy piedra que no se alisa
I'm a stone that can't be smoothed,
Por mas que talles y talles,
No matter how you try to polish me,
Soy terco como una mula,
I'm stubborn as a mule,
¿a dónde vas que no te halle?
Where are you going that I can't find you?
En tu casa no me quieren
Your family doesn't like me
Porque me vivo cantando,
Because I'm always singing,
Me dicen que soy mariachi
They call me a mariachi
Y que no tengo pa' cuando
And that I don't have anything to offer
Mercarte el traje de novia,
To buy you a wedding dress,
Que el tiempo te estoy quitando.
As time is running out.
No soy monedita de oro
I'm not a golden coin
Pa' caerle bien a todos;
To please everyone;
Asi naci y asi soy,
This is how I was born and who I am,
Si no me quieren, ni modo.
If they don't like me, so be it.
El cielo tengo por techo,
I have the sky as my roof,
Nomas el sol por cobija,
And only the sun as my blanket,
Dos brazos pa' mantenerte,
Two arms to hold you up,
Un corazón pa' tu vida;
One heart for your life;
Ve, corre y dile a tus padres,
Go, run and tell your parents,
A ver quien da mas por su hija.
Let's see who can do more for their daughter.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
la Campitelli
Este hombre siempre me a gustado como canta . El rey del falsete el señor Miguel Aceves mejias. Saludos desde Argentina.
Olga Sanchez
@labubaro eouou kip. L urr
labubaro
Al igual que el gran don Pedro infante
Emily Álvarado
Yo con 13 años escuchando esta joyas ✌🏻❤️
AleBreNa Castellón
Como el no hay ninguno su falcete es unico saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Mary Vicent
Hermoso y hoy es su cumpleaños un beso al cielo
Romusa NS
No soy monedita de oro para caerles bien a todos, así nací, así soy y si no te gusta pos ni modo.... excelente.
Miguel Luis
Estimado Josú, soy chileno y admirador de don Miguel Aceves Mejía, en unos de los programas pláticas en confianza con Miguel Aceves Mejía, le escuché que Ud., tiene la colección completa de las películas de don Miguel, me gustaría saber si en la colección tiene el gallo colorado y donde la consiguió, para yo también conseguirla, ya que tengo la mayoría de sus películas y sólo me faltan 3. Agradeciendo su respuesta. Atte. Miguel Ormeño.
Liseth Tarazona
Fragmento de la hermosa pelicula el ciclon
PEN SC
Alguien sabe como se llama la pelicula.??