Cielito Lindo
Quirino Mendoza y Cortés feat. André Rieu Lyrics

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De la sierra morena cielito lindo
Vienen bajando un par de ojitos negros
Cielito lindo de contravando,
Ese lunar que tienes cielito lindo

Junto a tu boca no se lo des a nadie
Cielito lindo que a mi me toca
Ay ay ay ay

Canta y no llores por que cantando se alegran

Cielito lindo los corazones

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Quirino Mendoza y Cortes’ song Cielito Lindo celebrate the beauty of a young woman with dark eyes from the Sierra Morena region of Mexico. The lyrics describe her as a smuggler, with the beauty mark on her face being a reference to her status as a contrabandista. The singer urges her not to reveal the beauty mark to anyone, as it is evidence of her illegal activity.

Despite the potential danger of her illegal activities, the girl is celebrated for her beauty and spirit, which bring joy to everyone’s hearts. The phrase “Canta y no llores” (sing and do not cry) emphasizes the power of music to lift the spirits of those who are struggling. The song is a tribute to the resilience and ingenuity of the Mexican people, who have faced numerous challenges throughout their history.

Line by Line Meaning

De la sierra morena cielito lindo
Sweet little one from the dark mountains

Vienen bajando un par de ojitos negros
A pair of dark eyes descending

Cielito lindo de contrabando
Sweet little one smuggled

Ese lunar que tienes cielito lindo
That mole you have, sweet little one

Junto a tu boca no se lo des a nadie
Don't give it away next to your mouth to anyone

Cielito lindo que a mi me toca
Sweet little one for me to have

Ay ay ay ay
Oh oh oh oh

Canta y no llores por que cantando se alegran
Sing and don't cry because singing brings joy

Cielito lindo los corazones
Sweet little one, the hearts

Writer(s): Traditional, Lalo Schifrin

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