Like Cher and Madonna, Galician singer Uxía only needs one name; people at … Read Full Bio ↴Like Cher and Madonna, Galician singer Uxía only needs one name; people at home know who she is. After a stint as the voice of the famous group Na Lua, Uxía moved on to a solo career as one of the few outstanding singers on the Galician music scene. Her latest CD, Estou Vivindo No Ceo , finds Uxía singing traditional Galician songs, as well as a few from medieval manuscripts. Co-arrangers Nacho Muñoz and Quico Comensaña introduce her powerful, earthy vocals into a variety of different settings, from tender sadness on the title track to energetic Celtic music on "Aquestas Noites Tan Longas," piano jazz on "Canto de Nadal" and on to world-music fusion on "Tua Nai E Meiga." The common thread to most of the arrangements, besides Uxía's distinctive voice, is that they feature Muñoz's piano and keyboard playing prominently. In general, this is fine; the only criticism I have is an over-reliance on keyboard washes on a couple of the slow songs. The lush droning threatens to homogenize the sound of the various voices and instruments. Luckily, this occurs only rarely on Uxía's album, which also uses Basque accordion, North African percussion, European violins, mandolins and cellos, and, of course, Galician gaita to realize its ambitious meld of Galician and other musics.

A Laranxa
Uxía Lyrics

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A laranxa foi a fonte
I o limón foi atrás dela
A laranxa foi a fonte
I o limón foi atras dela
A laranxa trouxo a ola
I o limón trouxo a panela
A laranxa trouxo a ola
I o limón trouxo a panela.

E a ruliña que non merendou
Caeu no lazo e alá-lá ficou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño que hoxe si cho dou

A laranxa foi a fonte
I o limón foi atrás dela
A laranxa foi a fonte
I o limón foi atrás dela
A laranxa bebe o auga
E o limón ficou sen ela
E a ruliña que non merendou
Caeu no lazo e alá-lá ficou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou

A laranxa foi a fonte
I o limón foi atrás dela
A laranxa foi a fonte
I o limón foi atrás dela
A laranxa trouxo a ola
E o limón trouxo a panela
A laranxa trouxo a ola
E o limón trouxo a panela
E a ruliña que non merendou
Caeu no lazo e alá-lá ficou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou
Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou
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A laranxa foi a fonte...
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A laranxa foi a fonte
I o limón foi atrás dela

Overall Meaning

In Uxía's song "A Laranxa," the lyrics describe the relationship between an orange and a lemon. The repetition of the lines "A laranxa foi a fonte, I o limón foi atrás dela" translates to "The orange was the source, and the lemon followed behind." The orange brought the wave, while the lemon brought the pot. The song also mentions a small bird that was caught in a trap because it did not have its lunch. The lyrics call for a hug and a kiss, things that the singer does not normally do, indicating that the situation is special.

The lyrics could be interpreted in different ways, but one possible explanation is that they represent a relationship between two people. The orange could symbolize the person who takes the lead and brings positive things, while the lemon could represent a person who is following along, perhaps not as strong or courageous as the first person. The trap could represent the consequences of not being prepared or not taking care of oneself, while the call for a hug and a kiss could represent the need for affection and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

A laranxa foi a fonte
The orange was the source

I o limón foi atrás dela
And the lemon followed behind

A laranxa trouxo a ola
The orange brought the wave

I o limón trouxo a panela
And the lemon brought the pot

E a ruliña que non merendou
And the little bird that didn't eat

Caeu no lazo e alá-lá ficou
Fell into the trap and there it stayed

Dame un abraso cousa que non faso
Give me a hug, something I don't do

Dame un beixiño cousa que non dou
Give me a kiss, something I don't give

A laranxa bebe o auga
The orange drinks the water

E o limón ficou sen ela
And the lemon was left without it

Writer(s): Uxía

Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.