Vicente Fernández also gave him his first shot at success by introducing him as a singer in one of Vicente's palenques. He made his cinematic debut at age 9 in the movie La Niña de la mochila azul.
Since then he has starred in many Mexican films and soap operas, but is best known for his numerous Latin hits such as "Mi Forma De Sentir" and "La Mujer Que Amas".
Novillero
Pedro Fernández Lyrics
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Para calmar sus ansias, de novillero
Torero, valiente, despliega el capote sin miedo
Sin miedo a la muerte
La Virgen te cuida, te cubre su manto
Que es santo mantón de Manila
Muchacho, te arrimas lo mismo en un quite gallardo
Que en las banderillas
Torero, quién sabe si el precio del triunfo
Lo paguen tu vida y tu sangre
Muchacho, te arrimas lo mismo en un quite gallardo
Que en las banderillas
Torero, quién sabe si el precio del triunfo
Lo paguen tu vida y tu sangre
The lyrics to Pedro Fernández's song "Novillero" tell a story of a young bullfighter who, on a Sunday afternoon, entered the bullring to fulfill his dream of being a novillero (a beginner bullfighter). The singer describes the torero as brave and fearless, capable of facing the dangers of the ring without hesitation. The Virgin Mary is invoked to protect the torero and her holy mantón de Manila (a traditional Philippine shawl) becomes a symbol of the torero's spiritual armor.
As the torero faces the bull, the singer reflects on the high price of success in this dangerous profession. The torero's life and blood may be the cost of triumph. Nevertheless, the torero continues to fight with the same courage and grace, whether it be in a gallant dodge or when placing his banderillas (the colorful sticks placed in the bull's back).
The song "Novillero" reflects the traditional culture of bullfighting in Mexico and celebrates the bravery and skill required of those who enter the ring. It portrays the torero as a hero who is willing to risk his life for the sake of entertainment and tradition. However, it also acknowledges the harsh reality of the sport, where success can come at a great cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Un domingo en la tarde, se tiró al ruedo
On a Sunday afternoon, he threw himself into the bullring
Para calmar sus ansias, de novillero
To calm his desire as a novice bullfighter
Torero, valiente, despliega el capote sin miedo
Brave bullfighter, spreads his cape without fear
Sin miedo a la muerte
Without fear of death
La Virgen te cuida, te cubre su manto
The Virgin protects you, covers you with her mantle
Que es santo mantón de Manila
Which is a holy mantón from Manila
Muchacho, te arrimas lo mismo en un quite gallardo
Boy, you get close to the bull in the same brave manner
Que en las banderillas
As you do with the harpoons
Torero, quién sabe si el precio del triunfo
Bullfighter, who knows if the price of victory
Lo paguen tu vida y tu sangre
Will be paid with your life and your blood
Muchacho, te arrimas lo mismo en un quite gallardo
Boy, you get close to the bull in the same brave manner
Que en las banderillas
As you do with the harpoons
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARIA TERESA LARA
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