Malagueña
Morton Gould and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Malaga, ciudad del mar
Nunca mas te podre olvidar
En tu playa yo fui feliz
Y en recuerdo te canto asi...

Malaguena de ojos negros
Hermosa flor
Malaguena es tuyo mi amor
Que me tiene herido
Tu aire de altivez
Y tu morena tez
Malaguena yo recuerdo el dulce son
De tus palillos y de tu cancion
Sigue el embrujo de tu fuego arrasador
Malaguena, yo quiero tu amor

Malaguena de ojos negros
Hermosa flor
Malaguena es tuyo mi amor
Que me tiene herido
Tu aire de altivez
Y tu morena tez
Malaguena yo recuerdo el dulce son
De tus palillos y de tu cancion




Sigue el embrujo de tu fuego arrasador
Malaguena, yo quiero tu amor

Overall Meaning

The song Malaguena, performed by Morton Gould and His Orchestra, is a nostalgic and romantic ode to the Spanish city of Malaga. The singer reminisces about the happy times they spent on Malaga's beaches and sings of his deep love for a woman from Malaga. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer declaring that he will never forget the city by the sea. The second verse describes the beauty of the woman he loves, with her black eyes, proud bearing, and dark complexion. The chorus repeats the yearning plea for her love, singing of the sweet sounds of Malaga's music and the captivating power of its passion.


The song is a classic example of the Malaguena style of music, which originated in the Andalusian region of Spain. It is a lively, rhythmic, and sensual form of music that often features the guitar and the cajon drum. The lyrics are in Spanish, and they evoke the sights, sounds, and emotions of Malaga and its people. The song has become a beloved classic, and it has been covered by many artists in many different styles.


Line by Line Meaning

Malaga, ciudad del mar
Oh Malaga! The city by the sea.


Nunca mas te podre olvidar
I will never be able to forget you.


En tu playa yo fui feliz
I was happy on your beach.


Y en recuerdo te canto asi...
And in memory, I sing to you like this...


Malaguena de ojos negros
Oh Malaguena, with black eyes.


Hermosa flor
Beautiful flower.


Malaguena es tuyo mi amor
Malaguena, my love, belongs to you.


Que me tiene herido
My love for Malaguena has wounded me.


Tu aire de altivez
Your proud attitude.


Y tu morena tez
And your dark skin.


Malaguena yo recuerdo el dulce son
I remember the sweet sound of Malaguena.


De tus palillos y de tu cancion
Of your castanets and your song.


Sigue el embrujo de tu fuego arrasador
The spell of your fiery passion continues.


Malaguena, yo quiero tu amor
Malaguena, I want your love.




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: ERNESTO LECUONA

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