Vén ver o mar
Treixadura Lyrics
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Teño un xuramento feito
E o teño que cumprir'e
O día do meu enterro
Non hei de cantar nin rir'e
Non hei de cantar nin rir'e
Non hei de cantar nin rir'e
E o teño que cumprir'e
RETROUSO
Vén ver o mar, queridiña
Vén ver o mar que devala
Se non o ves da túa porta
Velo da miña ventana
INSTRUMENTAL
Non lle teño medo aos ditos
Nin lle teño ao teu meigallo
Que ando cunha vaca loura
E con catro dentes de allo
E con catro dentes de allo
E con catro dentes de allo
Non lle teño medo aos ditos
Nin lle teño ao teu meigallo
RETROUSO
INSTRUMENTAL
Confeseime aló en Coruña
Comulguei en Pontevedra
Vin cumplir a penitencia
Coas nenas da miña terra
Coas nenas da miña terra
Coas nenas da miña terra
Confeseime aló en Coruña
Comulguei en Pontevedra
INSTRUMENTAL
The song "Vén ver o mar" by Treixadura is a beautiful Galician folk song with deep and meaningful lyrics. The first verse talks about a promise that the singer has made and must keep. They promise not to sing or laugh on the day of their burial, which suggests a somber tone to the song.
The chorus, "Vén ver o mar, queridiña, Vén ver o mar que devala", is an invitation to the listener, most likely the singer's beloved, to come and see the sea with them. The sea is a powerful symbol in Galician culture, representing the vastness of life and the unknown. By inviting their beloved to see the sea, the singer is inviting them to share in the wonder and mystery of life.
The second verse is interesting because it talks about the singer's courage and fearlessness. They say that they are not afraid of rumors or superstitions, and that they walk with a blonde cow and four garlic teeth. This could be interpreted as a statement of defiance against societal norms and expectations, as the singer wants to live their own life without fear of judgment.
The third and final verse speaks of the singer's religious devotion. They confess their sins in Coruña and receive communion in Pontevedra, before completing their penance with the girls from their hometown. This verse suggests a desire for redemption and forgiveness, and a return to their roots and community.
Overall, "Vén ver o mar" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that speaks to the beauty and complexity of Galician culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Teño un xuramento feito
I have made a promise
E o teño que cumprir'e
And I have to fulfill it
O día do meu enterro
On the day of my funeral
Non hei de cantar nin rir'e
I will not sing or laugh
Vén ver o mar, queridiña
Come see the sea, dear
Vén ver o mar que devala
Come see the waves crashing
Se non o ves da túa porta
If you don't see it from your door
Velo da miña ventana
See it from my window
Non lle teño medo aos ditos
I am not afraid of what they say
Nin lle teño ao teu meigallo
Nor am I afraid of your spell
Que ando cunha vaca loura
Because I walk with a blonde cow
E con catro dentes de allo
And with four garlic cloves
Confeseime aló en Coruña
I confessed in Coruña
Comulguei en Pontevedra
I took communion in Pontevedra
Vin cumplir a penitencia
I came to fulfill the penance
Coas nenas da miña terra
With the girls from my land
Writer(s): Paulo Nogueira, Tradicional
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.