Three Souls in My Mind was originally composed of Alejandro Lora on bass an… Read Full Bio ↴Three Souls in My Mind was originally composed of Alejandro Lora on bass and lead vocals, Ernesto de Leon on lead guitar, and Carlos Hauptvogel on the drums. On some albums they are accompanied by Arturo Labastida on saxophone and Carlos Martinez on trumpet. Sergio Mancera also played guitar on some albums. They released 15 albums on the RAFF record label before officially changing their name and lineup in 1985.

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.

Muñeca
Three Souls in My Mind Lyrics

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Es una muñeca!
de las que ponen en el, aparador
Es como un sueño!
Es casi un sueño
hecho realidad!
Es una muñeca!
Mamasita!
Haz lo que quieras de mi!

Ugh!
Esta como quiere!
Todos voltean cuando...
la ven pasar!
Es casi un sueño!
Es casi un sueño
hecho realidad!
Es una muñeca!

Es un bizcocho!
Pero acabadito, de hornear!
Es como un sueño!
Todos voltean cuando...
la ven pasar!

Es una muñeca!
Muñeca!

Overall Meaning

The song "Muñeca" by Three Souls in My Mind expresses an infatuation with a woman who is likened to a doll on display in a store. The lyrics describe her as a dream come true, perfect in every way and irresistible to those who see her. This woman is so beautiful that everyone turns to look at her when she walks by, and she is compared to a freshly baked cake that is ready to be devoured. The singer is so captivated by her that he is willing to do anything for her.

The lyrics reflect the objectification and idealization of women in society. Women are often reduced to mere objects of desire, and this song perpetuates this harmful narrative. The song also highlights the power dynamics in relationships, as the singer refers to the woman as "Mamasita" and offers to let her do whatever she wants with him.

Line by Line Meaning

Es una muñeca!
The subject is described as a doll or toy, something that is meant to be looked at and admired.

de las que ponen en el, aparador
The subject is something that is typically displayed in a storefront or shop window for others to see and potentially desire to have.

Es como un sueño!
The subject is so desirable and perfect that it seems like a dream or something that is too good to be true.

Es casi un sueño hecho realidad!
The subject is not only desirable but also unattainable for many people, making it feel like a dream come true for whoever possesses it.

Mamasita!
The subject is something that elicits a strong emotional response, enough to warrant addressing it as 'mamasita', a term of endearment in Latin American cultures.

Haz lo que quieras de mi!
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to have the subject, even if it means giving up control or agency over themselves.

Ugh!
The singer's desire for the subject is so intense that it almost becomes painful or overwhelming.

Esta como quiere!
The subject is highly attractive and desirable, causing others to take notice and potentially be envious.

Todos voltean cuando... la ven pasar!
The subject is so captivating and eye-catching that it draws the attention of everyone who sees it.

Es un bizcocho! Pero acabadito, de hornear!
The subject is compared to a freshly baked cake or pastry, indicating that it is something that is not only visually appealing but also highly desirable and satisfying.

Muñeca!
The subject is addressed once again as a doll or toy, indicating that its appeal lies primarily in its aesthetic qualities and not as something to be taken seriously or respected for its substance.

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