Los Panchos reached fame internationally with their romantic songs, especially in Latin America, where they are still regarded as one of the top trios of all time. They sold millions of album copies within a few years of being founded.
Julito Rodriguez joined the group in 1952; he was replaced by Johnny Albino in 1958.
The Albino era was one of the most prosperous ones for Los Panchos, as Albino proved to be a very popular singer among Los Panchos fans for ten years. His departure in 1968 was a tumultuous one, as he did not leave on good terms with the group's management.
Los Panchos still continue to perform concerts across Puerto Rico, the United States and Latin America, with a newer cast of singers.
El Dia Que Me Quieras
Trio Los Panchos Lyrics
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El suave murmullo
De tu suspirar.
Como ríe la vida
Si tus ojos negros
Me quieren mirar.
Y si es mío el amparo
De tu risa leve
Ella aquieta mi herida,
Todo, todo se olvida.
El día que me quieras
La rosa que engalana,
Se vestirá de fiesta
Con su mejor color.
Y al viento las campanas
Dirán que ya eres mía,
Y locas las fontanas
Se contarán su amor.
La noche que me quieras
Desde el azul del cielo,
Las estrellas celosas
Nos mirarán pasar.
Y un rayo misterioso
Hará nido en tu pelo,
Luciernagas curiosas que verán
Que eres mi consuelo.
The opening lines of Trio Los Panchos's song, "El Dia Que Me Quieras" convey a sense of dreamlike wonder: "Acaricia mi ensueño / El suave murmullo / De tu suspirar." The singer is experiencing a peaceful and calming sensation upon hearing the gentle sighs of the person they are addressing. The lyrics portray the person's beautiful and alluring black eyes, and how the singer would be happy if they were to look into those eyes. The singer sees solace in the person's light-hearted laughter, which helps conceal their wounds and forget all worries.
The chorus of the song, "El día que me quieras," celebrates the moment when the person addressed in the song finally returns the singer's love: "La rosa que engalana / Se vestirá de fiesta / Con su mejor color. / Y al viento las campanas / Dirán que ya eres mía." The rose metaphor emphasizes the beauty of the person who is now in love with the singer. The image of the bells ringing signifies that the love between the two has been solidified, and the world knows this. The next lines describe how the singer and their love will be the envy of others, and that the fountains will 'tell their love story.'
The third verse talks about the night when the singer is together with their love interest. The metaphor of the stars as onlookers show that the love between the two is a spectacular sight to behold. The mysterious ray that takes shelter in the person's hair embraces how the singer feels comforted and safe in their love. The song concludes with the singer reassuring their love, saying that they will always be there for them: "Que eres mi consuelo."
Line by Line Meaning
Acaricia mi ensueño
Caress my dream
El suave murmullo De tu suspirar.
The soft murmuring of your sigh.
Como ríe la vida Si tus ojos negros Me quieren mirar.
How life laughs if your black eyes want to look at me.
Y si es mío el amparo De tu risa leve Que es como un cantar,
And if I have the protection of your light laughter that is like a song,
Ella aquieta mi herida, Todo, todo se olvida.
It quiets my wound, everything, everything is forgotten.
El día que me quieras La rosa que engalana,
The day that you love me the rose that adorns,
Se vestirá de fiesta Con su mejor color.
It will dress up with its best color
Y al viento las campanas Dirán que ya eres mía,
And in the wind, the bells will say that you are already mine,
Y locas las fontanas se contarán su amor.
And the fountains will tell of their love in craziness
La noche que me quieras Desde el azul del cielo,
The night that you love me from the blue of the sky,
Las estrellas celosas Nos mirarán pasar.
The jealous stars will watch us go by.
Y un rayo misterioso Hará nido en tu pelo,
And a mysterious ray will make a nest in your hair,
Luciérnagas curiosas que verán Que eres mi consuelo.
Curious fireflies that will see that you are my consolation.
Writer(s): Jose Juan Sanchez Almela, Alfredo Le Pera, Carlos Gardel
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.