She was born in Chipiona, Cádiz, Spain and was nicknamed "The Greatest".
Jurado began performing flamenco at a very young age, debuting on the big screen in 1962 with "Los guerrilleros", acting alongside Manolo Escobar. She also played a main role in 1966's "Proceso a una estrella" and 1971's "Una chica casi decente". While temporarily living in Argentina, the Spanish diva participated in a successful musical called "La zapatera prodigiosa", based on Federico García Lorca's work. After teaming with composer Manuel Alejandro, Rocío Jurado became a major and beloved figure on the Latin music scene, acclaimed throughout America and Spain after releasing "Muera el amor" and "Señora", among other hits.
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Carceleras Del Puerto
Rocio Jurado Lyrics
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Mejor quisiera estar muerto,
Que preso pa' toa la vía
En este penal del puerto,
Puerto de, puerto de Santa Marìa.
Centinela, centinela,
Tu has tenío la culpita
Que pase la noche en vela.
¿Adónde irá ese barquito
Que cruza la mar serena?
Unos dicen que a Almería
Y otros que pa' Cartagena.
Unos dicen que a Almería
Y otros que pa' Cartagena,
Y otros que pa' Cartagena.
¡Ay, ay ,ay! ¡Ay, ay ,ay!
Barquito de vela que viene de Caí,
Que viene de Caí por esa bahía,
Que viene de Caí por esa bahía,
Y no llega al puerto, y no llega al puerto.
Puerto de ..., puerto de Santa María.
The lyrics of Rocio Jurado's song "Carceleras Del Puerto" describe the despair and hopelessness of a prisoner in the Puerto de Santa Marìa jail, who would rather be dead than remain incarcerated in the prison of the port. The prisoner's fate is in the hands of the guard, who is blamed for the sleepless nights and unbearable conditions of the jail. The lyrics also reference a boat sailing across the calm sea, whose destination is unknown, adding to the general sense of uncertainty and longing for freedom.
The song touches on themes of imprisonment, isolation, and longing for freedom, all of which are universal and relatable. The lyrics are poignant and evoke a sense of empathy for those who are trapped in oppressive situations, whether it be literal imprisonment or societal confines. The melody is haunting and adds to the somber tone of the lyrics, creating a powerful and emotional listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Mejor quisiera estar muerto,
I would rather be dead
Que preso pa' toa la vía
than be a prisoner on the way
En este penal del puerto,
in this prison of the port
Puerto de, puerto de Santa Marìa.
port of, port of Santa Maria.
Centinela, centinela,
Sentinel, sentinel,
Tu has tenío la culpita
you are to blame
Que pase la noche en vela,
for me staying up all night,
Que pase la noche en vela.
for me staying up all night.
¿Adónde irá ese barquito
Where will that little boat go
Que cruza la mar serena?
that crosses the calm sea?
Unos dicen que a Almería
Some say to Almería
Y otros que pa' Cartagena.
and others say to Cartagena.
Unos dicen que a Almería
Some say to Almería
Y otros que pa' Cartagena,
and others say to Cartagena,
Y otros que pa' Cartagena.
and others say to Cartagena.
¡Ay, ay ,ay!
Ay, ay, ay!
¡Ay, ay ,ay!
Ay, ay, ay!
Barquito de vela que viene de Caí,
little sailing boat that is coming from Caí,
Que viene de Caí por esa bahía,
that is coming from Caí by that bay,
Que viene de Caí por esa bahía,
that is coming from Caí by that bay,
Y no llega al puerto, y no llega al puerto.
and it doesn't reach the port, doesn't reach the port.
Puerto de ..., puerto de Santa María.
Port of ..., port of Santa María.
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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