Three Souls was part of a burgeoning Mexican rock movement that had ties to rock's African American roots, the U.S. counterculture, and the then-globalizing recording industry. As rock in Mexico was originally seen as "inauthentic" when sung in Spanish, Three Souls mostly sang covers of American rock and blues songs in English. However, at the Festival de Avándaro, often called "Mexico's Woodstock", they crossed over, singing first in English, then in Spanish. From then on they recorded primarily in Spanish, writing most of their own songs. When asked why they switched to Spanish, Lora replied that it was important for the audience to understand the messages of the songs. While Three Souls had a popular following among the younger generation while singing in English, changing attitudes toward rock pushed the band to perform in the "hoyos fonquis", where the lower classes held semi-chaotic rock shows. Singing in his original language and for a new, energetic, young, and discontented audience, Lora's songs began reflecting more of the reality of the daily lives of average Mexicans, while simultaneously allowing concertgoers to forget those same troubles. Lora gave his own identity to Mexican rock & roll, becoming its emblem.
La Gitana
Three Souls in My Mind Lyrics
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que esta muy bien
(x2)
y cuando estoy con ella
me siento como rey
ella es morena
y tiene ojos cafes
de los ojos cafes
y cuando estoy con ella
me siento como rey
hace que el cuerpo
me comienze a temblar
(x2)
y cuando estoy con ella
me siento a todo dar
The song "La Gitana" by Three Souls in My Mind is about a man who is completely enamored by a woman. He describes her physical attributes, stating that she is a beautiful brunette with brown eyes. When he is with her, he feels like a king and his body trembles with excitement. The lyrics convey a sense of passion and desire for this woman, as the singer cannot help but feel completely overcome by his feelings for her.
The use of the term "gitana" (gypsy) in the song adds a layer of mystery and allure to the woman. In many cultures, gypsies are known for their free-spirited nature and love of adventure, which could be why the singer sees this woman as so captivating. Furthermore, the line "hace que el cuerpo me comienze a temblar" ("she makes my body begin to tremble") implies that the singer's attraction to this woman is not just mental, but also physical.
Overall, "La Gitana" is a passionate love song that conveys the intense emotions and physical sensations that come with falling for someone. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the woman that the singer is so taken with, and the use of the word "gitana" adds an air of exoticism to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
tengo una nena
I have a girl
que esta muy bien
who is very attractive
y cuando estoy con ella
And when I'm with her
me siento como rey
I feel like a king
ella es morena
She is a brunette
y tiene ojos cafes
And has brown eyes
es la gitana
She is the gypsy
de los ojos cafes
With brown eyes
hace que el cuerpo
She makes my body
me comienze a temblar
start to tremble
y cuando estoy con ella
And when I'm with her
me siento a todo dar
I feel great
Contributed by Jake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.