Guantanamera
Nia Correia Lyrics

Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
The singer is calling to the people to remember the song Guantanamera, which is full of nostalgia and love for Cuba and its people.

De mi Cuba soberana
The singer remembers the beauty of her home country, Cuba, and how proud she is to be from there.

Recuerdo aquel murburillo
She reminisces on the sounds of the river near her home, and how it was an image of everyday Cuban life.

Del rió junto al bohío
The river flowed past her humble Cuban home, or bohío, and was a reminder of the simplicity of life.

Que era una estampa cubana
This picturesque scene was a common one in Cuba, evoking a sense of pride and nostalgia for the singer.

Yo soy un sincero, dijo Martí
The singer quotes José Martí in saying that she is honest and genuine, much like the people of Cuba.

De donde crece la palma
The singer hails from the land where palm trees grow, another nod to her Cuban heritage.

Y antes de morir, yo quiero
The singer wants to make sure that, before she dies, she gets to fulfill her dreams.

Cantar mis besos del alma
She wants to pour out her soul in song and share her passion for Cuba and its people through her music.

Agua
The word 'water' is inserted unexpectedly into the lyrics, possibly to emphasize the scarcity and importance of this life-giving substance in Cuba.

Guantanamera (Guantanamo)
She repeats the title of the song, adding the word for the province of Guantanamo in Cuba, giving a shoutout to her hometown.

Guajira guantanamera (dícelo Anaju)
She adds a name, Anaju, to the title of the song, perhaps to greet a friend and sing the song together in a spirit of camaraderie.

Guantanamera (te digo caballero)
She repeats the title again, adding the word 'gentleman,' which could be a reference to a male listener, or just an affectionate term for everyone listening.

Guajira guantanamera
She closes the song with an upbeat repetition of the title, emphasizing the joyful, carefree spirit of the Cuban countryside and people.