Mi Tenampa
Pedro Infante Lyrics

In Pedro Infante's song "Mi Tenampa," the lyrics explore the themes of love, passion, and the joy of life through the lens of Mexico's traditional cantina culture. The opening lines of the song inquire about what kind of love the singer has given his lover, one that he has offered with all his soul. He mentions how the lover had opened the blinds of the Tenampa with him, a cantina that serves as the backdrop for the rest of the song. The singer addresses his lover, who he assumes knows about partying, passions, and has heard mariachi songs yet does not seem to understand their meaning. He says that he finds joy in the Tenampa with its lively music, songs, and tequila.

The chorus further emphasizes the pleasure and delight that the singer derives from his cantina lifestyle, which includes partying, listening to mariachis, and singing passionately. The singer continues to address his lover, who he believes knows about the hardships of life, but at the same time requires many things to be happy. He describes himself as someone who goes to the cantina, toasts to the ungrateful women, and orders wine to encourage the mariachi band to play serenades. The singer then goes to the Tenampa and sings his heart out, in the company of his favorite band.

Overall, the song creates a vivid image of a loving, passionate, and joyful life within the context of Mexico's traditional cantina culture.