Vallenato. He released La Charanga Vallenata in the mid 80s.
El Tractor Amarillo
Roberto Torres Lyrics
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Me pusiste' cara de panteracuando viste aquel coche tan peque¤o.
Sabes bien que soy hombre de campoy que solo tengo un descapotable.
Cuando llegue el pr¢ximo domingovoy traerlo para impresionarte.
Tengo un tractor amarillo, que es lo que se lleva ahora.
Tengo un tractor amarillo, porque ye la ultima moda.
Hay que comprar un tractorya lo decia mi madreque la forma m s baratade tener descapotable.
Pa, papa, papa.
Pero yo como vivo en el camposolo puedo pasear con mi tractor.
Nunca pincha tiene aire acondicionadoy un meneo que te pone juguet¢n.
Tengoun tractor amarillo, que es lo que se lleva ahora.
Tengo un tractor amarillo, porque ye la ultima moda.
Hay que comprar un tractorya lo decia mi madreque la forma m s baratade tener descapotable.
Pa, papa, papa.
The lyrics to Roberto Torres's "El Tractor Amarillo" describe a man who visits a woman he is interested in with his car, a seiscientos, which is a small car. When she sees his car, she gives him a panther-like look. However, he tells her he is a man of the countryside and can only afford a convertible. He promises to bring his new purchase, a yellow tractor, to impress her next Sunday.
The singer goes on to defend his choice of transportation, stating that owning a tractor is the latest fashion and the most economical way to have a convertible. Even though the woman might prefer a man with a foreign car, good pay, and a house in the suburbs, the man can only take her for a ride on his tractor through the countryside. Despite its lack of air conditioning, the tractor never breaks down and gives the passengers a playful ride.
The song expresses the idea that material possessions do not define happiness and that people should embrace who they are and what they have, regardless of societal expectations. It also portrays the simple pleasure that can come from enjoying the countryside and being proud of one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Me miraste′ con ojos de Gacela cuando fui a visitarte en mi seiscientos.
When I came to visit you in my small car, you looked at me with surprise and admiration.
Me pusiste' cara de pantera cuando viste aquel coche tan peque¤o.
Upon seeing my tiny car, you gave me a fierce look, but it was clear you were amused.
Sabes bien que soy hombre de campo y que solo tengo un descapotable.
You know that I am a man of the countryside, and the only car I own is a small convertible.
Cuando llegue el pr¢ximo domingo voy traerlo para impresionarte.
Next Sunday, I will come back with my new purchase to impress you.
Tengo un tractor amarillo, que es lo que se lleva ahora.
I have a yellow tractor because it is the latest trend.
Hay que comprar un tractor ya lo decia mi madre que la forma mas barata de tener descapotable.
My mother always said that buying a tractor is the cheapest way to own a convertible car.
Moza fina y de buena familia tu prefieres un chico de carrera que tenga un automóvil extranjero, buena paga y un chalet en las afueras.
You, a lady from a good family, prefer a man with a successful career, a foreign car, a high salary, and a house in the suburbs.
Pero yo como vivo en el campo solo puedo pasear con mi tractor.
But since I live in the countryside, I can only take you out for a ride on my tractor.
Nunca pincha tiene aire acondicionado y un meneo que te pone juguet¢n.
My tractor never gets a flat tire, has air conditioning, and the bumpy ride can make us feel playful.
Pa, papa, papa.
Dad, dad, dad.
Writer(s): D.r.s.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.