His debut album "State of Mind" also contains a guest apperance on harmonica by Stevie Wonder on the track titled "Expression of Love".
Raul Midón's debut on US television was The Late Show with David Letterman on June 28, 2005.
Mi Amigo Cubano
Raul Midón Lyrics
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¡Hola!, ¿cómo estás?
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
Tú y yo no hablamos más.
Separados por circunstancias,
Fuera de nuestro control.
Y a pesar de las distancias
Aún eres mi amigo cubano.
¡Hola!, ¿cómo estás?
¿Cómo están tus hijos,
Tu esposa y tu mamá?
Tengo en mi memoria,
Noches bailando en Habana.
Y es nuestra historia,
Que vivirá en mi.
Recuerdos de ti,
Mi amigo cubano.
Te extraño, te extraño, te extraño,
Pensando en ti.
Y de tu forma de trabajar
Es digno de recorder.
Tus manos cansando con herramientas
Son trabajando juntos
Cuando yo te vuelva a ver.
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
¿Qué pasó? ¿Qué pasó? ¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
Tú y yo no hablamos más.
Quisiera saber de ti
Y de todos tus amores
Mi amigo, mi amigo, mi amigo, mi amigo,
Dulces recuerdos de ti,
Espero que te encuentre bien.
Y si te quiero ver
Quizás un día nos encontramos otra vez,
Pescando sobre el mar.
Se desaparece el tiempo cuando tu estás,
Y el amor cura todo el mal.
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
Mi amigo cubano.
The song "Mi Amigo Cubano" by Raul Midón is a heartfelt dedication to a friend who Midón has lost touch with due to circumstances beyond their control. Despite the distance and lack of communication, Midón still considers his friend to be a dear friend and reminisces about their time spent together in Havana. The lyrics are full of nostalgia and longing, as Midón expresses his desire to reconnect with his friend and find out how he and his loved ones are doing. The song also pays homage to his friend's hardworking nature and the memories they shared together.
The song starts with Midón's greeting his friend, asking how he has been since they last spoke. He acknowledges that they have grown apart for reasons beyond their control but wants his friend to know that he still considers him an important friend. Midón then goes on to ask about his friend's family and shares memories of their time spent together in Havana, particularly the nights spent dancing. He also notes the hard work his friend does with his hands and tools, and how he values that.
The chorus repeats Midón's feelings of missing his friend and wanting to see him again, ending with the question: "What happened, my brother?" This line can be seen as a metaphor for the many obstacles that come between people and their friendships, particularly in childhood and youth. Despite the separation, the song still holds hope that the two will be able to reconnect someday.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi amigo cubano,
The singer is addressing his friend from Cuba.
¡Hola!, ¿cómo estás?
The singer is greeting his friend and asking how he is doing.
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
The singer is asking his friend what's been happening in his life.
Tú y yo no hablamos más.
The singer and his friend have not spoken in a long time.
Separados por circunstancias,
The reason the singer and his friend have lost touch is due to circumstances beyond their control.
Fuera de nuestro control.
The situation that caused the separation was not something they could change.
Y a pesar de las distancias
Despite the distance between them,
Entre tú y yo,
Between the singer and his friend,
Aún eres mi amigo cubano.
His friend from Cuba is still his friend.
¿Cómo están tus hijos,
The singer is asking about his friend's children.
Tu esposa y tu mamá?
The singer is inquiring about his friend's well-being and his family members.
Tengo en mi memoria,
The singer remembers
Noches bailando en Habana.
the nights he spent dancing with his friend in Havana.
Y es nuestra historia,
Their shared experiences
Que vivirá en mi.
will remain with the singer.
Recuerdos de ti,
Memories of his friend from Cuba.
Te extraño, te extraño, te extraño,
The singer misses his friend and repeats it three times for emphasis.
Pensando en ti.
He's thinking of his friend.
Y de tu forma de trabajar
The singer is admiring his friend's work ethic.
Es digno de recorder.
It's worthy of remembering.
Tus manos cansando con herramientas
His friend's hardworking hands,
Son trabajando juntos
were once working together with the singer.
Cuando yo te vuelva a ver.
The singer hopes to see his friend again someday.
Quisiera saber de ti
The singer wants to know more about his friend and his life.
Y de todos tus amores
The singer wants updates about his friend's loved ones.
Dulces recuerdos de ti,
The singer has fond memories of his friend.
Espero que te encuentre bien.
The singer hopes his friend is doing well.
Y si te quiero ver
If the singer wants to see his friend,
Quizás un día nos encontramos otra vez,
perhaps one day they will meet again.
Pescando sobre el mar.
Maybe they can go fishing together on the sea.
Se desaparece el tiempo cuando tu estás,
Time passes quickly when the singer is with his friend.
Y el amor cura todo el mal.
Love can heal all pain and hardships.
Mi amigo cubano.
The song ends with the singer addressing his friend from Cuba.
Writer(s): Bill Withers, Raul Midon
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@karimchentoufi8438
Mi amigo cubano,
¡Hola!, ¿cómo estás?
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
Tú y yo no hablamos más.
Separados por circunstancias,
Fuera de nuestro control.
Y a pesar de las distancias
Entre tú y yo,
Aún eres mi amigo cubano.
¡Hola!, ¿cómo estás?
¿Cómo están tus hijos,
Tu esposa y tu mamá?
Tengo en mi memoria,
Noches bailando en Habana.
Y es nuestra historia,
Que vivirá en mi.
Recuerdos de ti,
Mi amigo cubano.
Mi amigo cubano,
¡Hola!, ¿cómo estás?
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
Separados por circunstancias,
Fuera de nuestro control.
Y a pesar de las distancias
Entre tú y yo,
Aún eres mi amigo cubano
Te extraño, te extraño, te extraño,
Pensando en ti.
Y de tu forma de trabajar
Es digno de recorder.
Tus manos cansando con herramientas
Son trabajando juntos
Cuando yo te vuelva a ver.
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
¿Qué pasó? ¿Qué pasó? ¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
Tú y yo no hablamos más.
Quisiera saber de ti
Y de todos tus amores
Mi amigo, mi amigo, mi amigo, mi amigo,
Dulces recuerdos de ti,
Espero que te encuentre bien.
Y si te quiero ver
Quizás un día nos encontramos otra vez,
Pescando sobre el mar.
Se desaparece el tiempo cuando tu estás,
Y el amor cura todo el mal.
¿Qué pasó mi hermano?
Mi amigo cubano.
@ECo-ECo-ECo
My Cuban friend,
Hello how are you?
What's up my brother?
You and I do not talk anymore.
Separated by circumstances,
Out of our control.
And despite the distances
Between you and me,
You are still my Cuban friend.
Hello how are you?
How are your kids,
Your wife and your mom?
I have in my memory,
Nights dancing in Havana.
And it's our story,
That will live in me.
Memories of you,
My Cuban friend
I miss you, I miss you, I miss you,
Thinking of you.
And the way you work
It is worth remembering.
Your hands getting tired with tools
They are working together
When I see you again.
What's up my brother?
What happened? What happened? What's up my brother?
You and I do not talk anymore.
I would like to know about you
And of all your loves
My friend, my friend, my friend, my friend,
Sweet memories of you,
I hope I find you well.
And if I want to see you
Maybe one day we meet again,
Fishing on the sea
The time disappears when you are,
And love heals all evil.
What's up my brother?
My Cuban friend
..just googled it
@kwetepephetla3666
I'm here because of the Legendary Bill Withers ✌️❤️
@locadisa
You wouldn't believe how many times I've seen "Still Bill." Actually when I first saw it I acquired tickets to a Jacksonville Festival just to get to see Raul. I was so overwhelmed I have been a fan ever since. This song reminds me so much of Bill defying Gods gift for so many years after his battle with the record companies but close to the end ( as an older man) realizing that he should have never left the music world. I cried too when his daughter finished her song. I watched it again several months ago after hearing of his death but glad that he made HIS mark before ascending to heaven. A proud and bonafide Rock and Roll hall of famer! Thanks Raul! RIP Sir Bill!
@SummerJ200
Beautiful, Bill Withers brought me here 🙏🏽
@haselyphilberthernandez7823
Same here I'm a fan now
@mamzellezelle7972
J'ai regardé le documentaire sur Bill Withers hier et ça m'a mené jusqu'ici. C'est juste incroyable cette alchimie que j'ai ressenti entre vous deux, deux grands musiciens, deux grands âmes !
I saw Bill Withers's documentary yesterday, that bring me here. I felt a beautiful alchemy between you two, two great musicians, two great souls !
@hannanotario7636
sublime Raúl, EXTRAORDINARIO, GRACIAS por hacernos sentir, gran maestro, gran ser humano!
@ottohoffmanjr.2387
Beautiful. Thank You and Mr. Bill Withers
@reygomez2306
R.i.p bill when I saw u in the documentary didn't know why but u made me smile .I DID NOTICE U AND BILL HIT IT OFF WITH THE QUICKNESS. LOVE THIS TRACK.BE SAFE BRO
@karinhaze2006
you captured Bill's spirit here... what a gift.Give thanks!
@shiagzcappyo9581
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