El polo salió de España
Quilapayún Lyrics

The song "El polo salió de España" by the Chilean folk group Quilapayún tells a story of a musician and his travels. The first verse, "Cante, cante compañero no tenga temor de nadie, que en la copa 'e mi sombrero traigo la Virgen del Valle" means "Sing, sing comrade, don't be afraid of anyone, because in the cup of my hat I bring the Virgin of the Valley." The second verse, "No me vengas con tus coplas, son tus coplas muy pensadas, porque soy margariteño de canales y bandadas" means "Don't come to me with your songs, your songs are too thought out, because I am from Margarita, full of channels and flocks."

The third verse tells a humorous story of a fisherman who caught a coconut instead of a fish and the other fish mockingly say, "Old man, I already know you." The last verse is about a character named El Polo who left Spain and arrived in Margarita, a beautiful island. He fell in love with the island and decided to stay there.

The lyrics are filled with cultural references to Venezuela, where Margarita is located, as well as religious allusions, with the mention of the Virgin of the Valley. The song reflects the experiences of many people who moved from Spain to South America and integrated their culture with the local traditions.