La Gallina Turuleca
Yola Polastri Lyrics
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tiene las patas de alambre
porque pasa mucho hambre
y la pobre está todita desplumada
pone huevos en la sala
y también en la cocina
pero nunca los pone en el corral
la gallina Turuleca es un caso singular
la gallina Turuleca
ha puesto un huevo
ha puesto dos
ha puesto tres
la gallina Turuleca
ha puesto cuatro
ha puesto cinco
ha puesto seis
la gallina Turuleca
ha puesto siete
ha puesto ocho
ha puesto nueve
dónde está esa gallinita?
déjala a la pobrecita déjala que
ponga diez
The song "La Gallina Turuleca" is a humorous tune that tells the story of a neighbor who has a peculiar chicken. The chicken is described as having wire-like legs and is frequently hungry, which results in it being nearly bald. Despite its odd appearance, the chicken lays eggs all over the house except for the coop. The singer goes on to say that the chicken has laid an incredible number of eggs, with each verse listing an increasing amount. The chorus repeats the name of the chicken, emphasizing how crazy it is. The song ends with an inquiry about where the chicken is, with the implication being that people should allow her to lay her 10th egg in peace.
The song has gained immense popularity in Latin American countries, especially among children. Its catchy tune and amusing lyrics have made it a classic in the genre of music for children. Additionally, the song has been adapted into various languages besides its original Spanish, including English, Dutch, and Polish. Furthermore, "La Gallina Turuleca" has been featured in many TV shows and movies across the world, solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo conozco una vecina que ha comprado una gallina que parece una sardina enlatada
I know a neighbor who bought a chicken that looks like a canned sardine
tiene las patas de alambre
Her legs are thin like wire, in a state of despair
porque pasa mucho hambre
She's always hungry and she's getting really thin
y la pobre está todita desplumada
She's so poorly fed that her feathers have fallen out
pone huevos en la sala
She lays eggs everywhere, even on the living room floor
y también en la cocina
And also in the kitchen nook, never in her coop's location
pero nunca los pone en el corral
But never in her own nest that's the reason for the brawl
la gallina Turuleca es un caso singular
This Chicken Turuleca stands out, she's no regular.
la gallina Turuleca está loca de verdad
This Chicken Turuleca is crazy in her own way.
la gallina Turuleca ha puesto un huevo
Chicken Turuleca laid an egg, just one
ha puesto dos
Then two more came, her productivity on the rise
ha puesto tres
Three more appeared, no need for more tries
la gallina Turuleca ha puesto cuatro
Turuleca did not stop, she laid four more
ha puesto cinco
Five not enough, she laid more eggs with a dance
ha puesto seis
Six for fun, more eggs commence
la gallina Turuleca ha puesto siete
Seven for luck maybe, still laying eggs eleven
ha puesto ocho
Still at it, eight is not enough to date
ha puesto nueve
Nine now, Chicken Turuleca, do you feel fine?
dónde está esa gallinita?
Where is that little chicken?
déjala a la pobrecita déjala que ponga diez
Let the little thing be, let her lay more, maybe ten!
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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