María del Rocío Trinidad Mohedano Jurado (September 18, 1944 - June 1, 2006… Read Full Bio ↴María del Rocío Trinidad Mohedano Jurado (September 18, 1944 - June 1, 2006) was a Spanish singer and actress.
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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Contigo
Rocio Jurado Lyrics

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Algo se me fue contigo, Madre
Algo se me fue prendido, Madre
En las salas de tu alma, Madre, oí tu último suspiro, Madre
Esa eterna madrugada, Madre
Algo se me fue contigo, Madre.

Algo se me fue contigo, Madre
Algo siento que me falta, Madre

Las raices de mi vida, Madre, en tu vientre se quedaron, Madre
En la tierra que tú abonas, Madre
Algo mío te acompaña, Madre.

Algo se me fue contigo, Madre
Las raices de mi vida y de mi sangre
Algo se me fue contigo, Madre
Las raices de mi vida y de mi sangre, Madre.

Algo se me fue contigo, Madre
Algo siento que me falta, Madre
Las raices de mi vida, Madre, en tu vientre se quedaron, Madre
En la tierra que tú abonas, Madre
Algo mío te acompaña, Madre.

Algo se me fue contigo, Madre
Las raices de mi vida y de mi sangre
Algo se me fue contigo, Madre

Las raices de mi vida y de mi sangre, Madre,
Madre.

Overall Meaning

The song Contigo by Rocío Jurado is a tribute to the singer's mother who has passed away. The lyrics are a reflection of the void that the singer feels after her mother's death, and how she feels like a part of her has gone with her mother. The repetition of the phrase "algo se me fue contigo" (something left with you) emphasizes the magnitude of the loss, and how the singer feels like she can't be complete without her mother.

The second verse, "las raices de mi vida, Madre, en tu vientre se quedaron, Madre" (the roots of my life, mother, stayed in your womb, mother) highlights the deep connection the singer has with her mother. The mother-daughter bond is often described as unbreakable, and the lyrics portray that sentiment perfectly. The final verse "algo mío te acompaña, Madre" (something of mine accompanies you, mother) acknowledges that while the singer may have lost a part of herself with her mother, she still carries a part of her mother with her always.

In conclusion, Contigo is a moving song that beautifully captures the complexity of the mother-daughter bond, and the profound sense of loss that comes with the death of a loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Algo se me fue contigo, Madre
I lost something when you left, Mother

Algo se me fue prendido, Madre
Something was attached and left with you, Mother

En las salas de tu alma, Madre, oí tu último suspiro, Madre
I heard your last breath in the halls of your soul, Mother

Esa eterna madrugada, Madre
That eternal dawn, Mother

Las raices de mi vida y de mi sangre
The roots of my life and blood

Algo siento que me falta, Madre
I feel like something is missing, Mother

En la tierra que tú abonas, Madre
In the land that you cultivate, Mother

Algo mío te acompaña, Madre
Something of mine accompanies you, Mother

Las raices de mi vida, Madre, en tu vientre se quedaron, Madre
The roots of my life remained in your womb, Mother

Algo se me fue contigo, Madre.
I lost something when you left, Mother

Las raices de mi vida y de mi sangre, Madre.
The roots of my life and blood, Mother

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MANUEL ALVAREZ-BEIGBEDER PEREZ, PURIFICACION CASAS ROMERO

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