Sangre caliente
Raúl Hernández Lyrics
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Con el negro, con el blanco y con el giro
En este corral yo mando
No se metan con lo mío
No porque sean de palenque
Van a creer que yo me espanto de un bólido
Y mi padre si era fino
Traigo la sangre caliente
No me la puedo apagar
Anda muy triste la gente
Saben que voy a pelear
El negro, el blanco y el giro
Me las tienen que pagar
Voy a escoger un día grande
Pa' morirme por la vieja que más quiero
Me gusta el dos de noviembre
Y ayer fue día primero
Cuando el sol vaya bajando
Van a oírse los tres gallos canturreando
Y cuando caiga la noche
Dios los estará juzgando
Traigo la sangre caliente
No me la puedo apagar
Anda muy triste la gente
Saben que voy a pelear
El negro, el blanco y el giro
Me las tienen que pagar.
The lyrics to Raúl Hernández's song Sangre Caliente tells a story of a person who is determined to seek revenge against three people: a black, a white, and a brown person. The singer talks about his position of power within his own "corral" and establishes a sense of authority, warning others not to meddle with him. The singer's upbringing is also discussed with a mention of his mother being a non-conformist and his father being refined, indicating that the singer's rebellious nature could possibly be inherited. The chorus emphasizes the singer's uncontrollable "sangre caliente" or hot blood, suggesting that he is driven by an intense passion and desire to fight back.
Furthermore, the song includes metaphoric symbols such as talking about three roosters singing until the sun sets when he avenges the wrongs that have been done to him. This type of imagery is consistent throughout the entire song and displays the singer's determination to fight back in a powerful and memorable way. Overall, the song's message is about fighting back and taking control despite challenges and adversity. It highlights the importance of standing up for oneself and seeking justice even when it may be difficult or risky.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo quiero aventarme un tiro
I am so consumed by my anger that I could end up killing someone
Con el negro, con el blanco y con el giro
Anyone, regardless of race or ethnicity, who crosses me will face the same retribution
En este corral yo mando
I am in control of my own destiny and no one can deter me from achieving my goals
No se metan con lo mío
Do not interfere with what is mine, as it will have dire consequences
No porque sean de palenque
Just because someone appears to be from the same background as me does not mean they can disrespect me
Van a creer que yo me espanto de un bólido
I cannot be intimidated and will face any challenge head-on
Mi madre no era corriente
My mother was not ordinary or plain
Y mi padre si era fino
And my father was a refined man
Traigo la sangre caliente
I am full of passion and anger that drives me to action
No me la puedo apagar
I cannot contain or quell this boiling emotion
Anda muy triste la gente
People are despondent due to their lack of agency and control
Saben que voy a pelear
They are aware of my willingness to fight and challenge the status quo
El negro, el blanco y el giro
Everyone who has wronged me, no matter their race or ethnicity, will meet their retribution
Me las tienen que pagar
They owe me a debt that they must pay with their own suffering and pain
Voy a escoger un día grande
I will choose an important day to avenge my loved ones
Pa' morirme por la vieja que más quiero
To die for the love of the one who means most to me
Me gusta el dos de noviembre
November 2nd is my day of choice
Y ayer fue día primero
Yesterday was just the beginning
Cuando el sol vaya bajando
As the sun sets
Van a oírse los tres gallos canturreando
Three roosters will be heard singing
Y cuando caiga la noche
And when night falls
Dios los estará juzgando
God will be their judge
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Abelardo Pulido
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