Los Panchos were first formed in 1944 at New York City by two Mexicans, Alf… Read Full Bio ↴Los Panchos were first formed in 1944 at New York City by two Mexicans, Alfredo Gil and Chucho Navarro, and one Puerto Rican, Hernando Aviles. Each member of Los Panchos played a guitar and sang.

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.

perfidia
Trio Los Panchos Lyrics

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Nadie...
Comprende lo que sufro yo
Canto...
Pues ya no puedo sollozar
Solo...
Temblando de ansiedad estoy
Todos...
Me miran y se van

Mujer...
Si puedes tu con Dios hablar
Preguntale si yo alguna vez
Te he dejado de adorar

Al mar
Espejo de mi corazon
Las veces que me ha visto llorar
La perfidia de tu amor

Te he buscado por do'quiera que yo voy
Y no te puedo hayar
Para que quiero otros besos
Si tus labios no me quieren ya besar

Y tu...
Quien sabe por donde andaras
Quien sabe que aventura tendras
Que lejos estas de mi

Te he buscado por do'quiera que yo voy
Y no te puedo hayar
Para que quiero otros besos
Si tus labios no me quieren ya besar

Y tu...
Quien sabe por donde andaras
Quien sabe que aventura tendras

Que lejos estas de mi
De mi

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trio Los Panchos's song "Perfidia" speak of unrequited love, heartbreak, and the agony of searching for someone who has already moved on. The song begins with the singer expressing his pain and suffering, which no one seems to understand. He sings because he can no longer cry, and he is alone, trembling with anxiety, while everyone looks at him and then disappears. He then addresses an unknown woman, asking her to inquire of God if he has ever stopped loving her. The sea is then referenced as a mirror reflecting the singer's heart, which has shed countless tears because of the perfidy (treachery) of her love.

The singer then describes his futile search for the woman, confessing that he cannot find her anywhere. He has no desire for the kisses of others if her lips will not kiss him back. The song ends with the singer wondering where she is and what adventures she is having, lamenting how far away she is from him.

The song's lyrics exquisitely capture the pain of heartbreak and longing. The melody, with its melancholic tones, further emphasizes the sorrowful theme of the lyrics. "Perfidia" is one of Trio Los Panchos's most famous songs and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.

Line by Line Meaning

Nadie...
Nobody understands the pain I'm going through

Comprende lo que sufro yo
They don't comprehend the suffering that I'm experiencing

Canto...
I sing because I can't cry anymore

Pues ya no puedo sollozar
I'm unable to whimper or sob

Solo...
I am alone and trembling with anxiety

Temblando de ansiedad estoy
I am shaking due to my worries

Todos...
Everyone looks at me and walks away

Me miran y se van
They stare at me, but then they leave

Mujer...
Woman, if you can talk to God

Si puedes tu con Dios hablar
If you are able to converse with God

Preguntale si yo alguna vez
Ask Him if I ever