Simón Díaz is known worldwide as the author of Caballo Viejo, which appears on the 1980 album Caballo Viejo. It has become one of the most important folk songs in Venezuela and was a massive hit for the Franco-Spanish group the Gipsy Kings, who recorded a version of the song entitled Bamboleo.
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Mi Querencia
Simón Díaz Lyrics
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Si mi querencia es el monte why mi fuerza el cimarron como no quieres que cante como no quieres que cante como canta un corazon.
Si mi querencia es el monte why la flor de araguaney, como no quieras que tenga tantas, como no quieres que tenga tantas ganas de volver.
Si mi querencia es el monte why una punta de ganado como no quieres que sueñe como no quieres que sueñe con el sol de los venados.
Si mi querencia es el monte why mi fuerza el cimarron como no quieres que cante como no quieres que cante como canta un corazon.
Si mi querencia es el monte why la flor de araguaney, como no quieras que tenga tantas, como no quieres que tenga tantas ganas de volver.
Si mi querencia es el monte why una punta de ganado como no quieres que sueñe como no quieres que sueñe con el sol de los venados.
The song "Mi Querencia" by Simon Diaz pays homage to his roots and the people and places that have shaped him. The opening verse speaks to the idea of longing and separation, asking the morning star to lend its light to guide his lover's steps as they depart. It's a universal experience, and Diaz's plaintive vocals capture the sense of loss and uncertainty that comes with saying goodbye. The second and third verses describe elements of his environment that are near and dear to him - the mountains, the flower of the araguaney tree, and a herd of cattle. They are all part of what he defines as his "querencia," a Spanish term that refers to one's place of origin, cultural identity, or personal values. Diaz is proud of his heritage and the experiences that have shaped him, but he also recognizes the pull of home and the deep desire to return.
In the chorus, Diaz returns to the theme of singing - "como no quieres que cante como canta un corazon" - which translates to "how can you not want me to sing like a heart?" It's an expression of the joy and passion he feels, even in the face of uncertainty and hardship. The final verse repeats the specific elements from the second and third, emphasizing the connection that he feels to the earth and its creatures. The song ends with a plea to the morning star to return, underscoring the idea that home is not just a physical place, but a state of being that can be found anywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Lucero de la mañana prestame tu claridad para alumbrarle los pasos a mi amante que se va
Oh morning star lend me your clarity to light up the path for my departing lover
si pasas algunos trabajo lejos de mi soledad dile al lucero del alba que te vuelva a regresar, dile al lucero del alba que te vuelva a regresar
If you face any trouble away from my loneliness, tell the morning star to bring you back, tell the morning star to bring you back
Si mi querencia es el monte why mi fuerza el cimarron como no quieres que cante como no quieres que cante como canta un corazon
If my heart lies in the wilderness and my strength is untamed, how can I not sing, how can I not sing like a heart full of emotion
Si mi querencia es el monte why la flor de araguaney, como no quieras que tenga tantas, como no quieres que tenga tantas ganas de volver
If my heart lies in the wilderness and the yellow tree blooms, how can I not have such a strong desire to return
Si mi querencia es el monte why una punta de ganado como no quieres que sueñe como no quieres que sueñe con el sol de los venados
If my heart lies in the wilderness and there's a herd of cattle, how can I not dream, how can I not dream of the sun shining on the deer
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIMON DIAZ
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