Vallenato. He released La Charanga Vallenata in the mid 80s.
Para que aprendas
Roberto Torres Lyrics
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Para que aprenda en verso yo te lo digo
Desde la cárcel te escribo querida madre de alma,
Desde la cárcel te escribo querida madre de alma
Sin ti yo no tengo calma en esta sombra en que vivo
Las penas las sobrevivo por esa fuerza que muevo,
Es la oración que hoy elevo al supremo redentor
Para que entienda el error de la condena que llevo
La libertad es lo primero que tiene el hombre en la vida
Es una luz encendida que brilla en cada lucero
Es la distancia del cielo y es la grandeza del mar
Y es no tener que ocultar la cara tras nuestras manos
Es lo mas lindo y humano que podemos conservar
Solo mi madre comprende las penas que yo he sufrido,
Solitario en el olvido donde nadie a mi me entiende
Aquí en la cárcel se aprende lo que es pan lo que es abrigo
Lo que es tener un amigo cuando nos falla la suerte
La cárcel es como la muerte y por eso la maldigo
Para que aprenda aquel que no allá sufrido,
Para que aprenda en verso yo te lo digo
Solo mi madre me comprende a mí
Solo mi madre querida me comprende a mí
Solo mi madre me comprende a mí
The lyrics of "Para Que Aprendas" by Roberto Torres describe the struggles and pain experienced by an individual in prison. The singer writes to his mother, acknowledging that without her, he would not have the strength to survive the harsh realities of prison. The singer describes the importance of freedom and how it is a basic human right that should not be taken away. He expresses his frustration with the unfairness of his sentencing and the injustices he has faced.
The singer states that the only person who truly understands his pain is his mother, and he finds comfort in her love and support. He describes the lessons he has learned in prison, including the true value of bread and shelter, and the importance of having a friend when luck is not on one's side. Overall, the lyrics of "Para Que Aprendas" highlight the power and resilience of the human spirit and the importance of having a supportive community during times of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Para que aprenda aquel que no haya sufrido,
This song is meant to teach those who haven't experienced suffering.
Para que aprenda en verso yo te lo digo
And I'm going to do that through this song.
Desde la cárcel te escribo querida madre de alma,
I'm writing to you, my dear mother of my soul, from prison.
Sin ti yo no tengo calma en esta sombra en que vivo
I don't have any peace without you in this dark place where I exist.
Las penas las sobrevivo por esa fuerza que muevo,
I survive my sorrows by the strength I possess.
Es la oración que hoy elevo al supremo redentor
It's my prayer to the ultimate savior, which I'm raising up today.
Para que entienda el error de la condena que llevo
I want people to understand the mistake of the punishment that I'm carrying.
La libertad es lo primero que tiene el hombre en la vida
Freedom is the most important thing a person has in life.
Es una luz encendida que brilla en cada lucero
It's like a candle that shines in every star.
Es la distancia del cielo y es la grandeza del mar
It's like the vastness of the sky and the depth of the ocean.
Y es no tener que ocultar la cara tras nuestras manos
And it's not having to hide our faces behind our hands.
Es lo mas lindo y humano que podemos conservar
It's the most beautiful and human thing we can hold onto.
Solo mi madre comprende las penas que yo he sufrido,
Only my mother understands the pains that I've endured.
Solitario en el olvido donde nadie a mi me entiende
I'm isolated and forgotten where no one understands me.
Aquí en la cárcel se aprende lo que es pan lo que es abrigo
Here in prison, I've learned what bread and shelter truly mean.
Lo que es tener un amigo cuando nos falla la suerte
I've also learned what it means to have a friend when luck fails us.
La cárcel es como la muerte y por eso la maldigo
Prison is like death, and that's why I curse it.
Solo mi madre me comprende a mí
Only my mother understands me.
Solo mi madre querida me comprende a mí
Only my beloved mother understands me.
Solo mi madre me comprende a mí
Only my mother understands me.
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