Malagueña
Valente Caterina Lyrics

The song "Malaguena" by Valente Caterina is a love song addressed to the city of Malaga, a port city on the southern coast of Spain. The song opens by stating that the singer will never forget the city of Malaga and how happy they were on its beach. The singer then goes on to address a specific person, using the repeated phrase "Malaguena de ojos negros" or "Black-eyed Malaguena". This person is referred to as a "beautiful flower" and the singer declares their love for them, saying that they have been wounded by their "air of haughtiness" and their "brunette complexion."

The singer reminisces about a sweet sound they remember from Malaga, which is likely a reference to the flamenco guitar and the "palillos" or castanets that are commonly used in flamenco music. The singer continues to be entranced by the "spell" of Malaga's all-consuming fire and expresses their desire for the love of the Malaguena.

The song is an ode to the beauty of Malaga, its culture, and its people, conveyed through the metaphor of a captivating woman. It also captures the longing and desire of love, as the singer expresses a desire to be with the Malaguena and be consumed by her fire.