One of Colombia's most t… Read Full Bio ↴Yuri Buenaventura - Colombian salsa singer.
One of Colombia's most talented salsa singers that emerge from the salsa circles of Cali. Yuri currently resides in France.
With “Vagabundo”, Colombian singer Yuri Buenaventura reveals himself as the “brightest new star from South America”. From the irresistibly swingy ‘Guajiro del Monte’, with its expansive and golden big-band dance sound to the pared-back and poignant ‘Donde Estas?’ – it’s always clear that we’re in completely assured hands. Interspersed are three unforgettably sensual songs written with Jorge Zulueta which brilliantly underpin a Latin theme with an erotic tango sound. And besides the innovative music, Buenaventura’s words mark him out: like Ruben Blades, he’s one of the few salsa singers to marry a cutting edge sound with thoughtful lyrics. With a wonderfully attractive voice which at times recalls the legendary Hector Lavoe, Buenaventura duets with the great Cheo Feliciano on ‘Palo y Cuero’ (Stick and Skin). Buenaventura means a ‘good venture’ – he’s certainly embarked on one of those here
The commanding, expressive voice of Buenaventura…gifted and versatile” fRoots
“Colombian Magic” Top of the World Songlines
Yuri Buenaventura Links
* www.yuribuenaventura.com.fr
* http://yuribuenaventura.artistes.universalmusic.fr/
Siboney
Yuri Buenaventura Lyrics
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yo me muero por tu amor.
Siboney, en tu boca
la miel puso su dulzor.
Ven a mi, que te quiero
y que todo tesoro serás para mi.
Siboney, al arrullo
de las palmas pienso en ti.
si oyes la queja de mi voz
Siboney, si no vienes
me moriré de amor.
Siboney, de mis sueños,
te espero con ansia en mi caney,
porque tu eres el dueño de mi amor
Siboney.
Oye el eco de mi canto de cristal,
no te pierdas por entre el rudo
manigual.
The song "Siboney" by Yuri Buenaventura is a passionate declaration of love towards a woman named Siboney. The singer describes his intense feelings towards her, stating that he wants her and will die for her love. He emphasizes the sweetness of her mouth and the power of her presence in his life, declaring that she would become his greatest treasure if she were to come to him. The mention of the palms in the background creates an atmosphere of exoticism and sensuality, making the listener believe that the singer is in a tropical paradise where Siboney is the only thing that matters.
The singer then states that Siboney is the owner of his love, and that he is waiting for her in his "caney," which is a type of traditional cottage found in the Caribbean. The lyric "oye el eco de mi canto de cristal" means "hear the echo of my crystal song." This line speaks to the fragility of the singer's love and how he hopes to reach Siboney with his transparent and heartfelt music. The final line "no te pierdas por entre el rudo manigual" translates to "Don't get lost in the thick bush," perhaps implying that he fears losing Siboney if she does not listen to his message.
Line by Line Meaning
Siboney, yo te quiero,
I love you, Siboney,
yo me muero por tu amor.
I would die for your love.
Siboney, en tu boca
Siboney, the sweetness of honey is in your mouth.
la miel puso su dulzor.
Honey gave its sweetness to you.
Ven a mi, que te quiero
Come to me, I love you,
y que todo tesoro serás para mi.
And you will be all the treasure to me.
Siboney, al arrullo
Siboney, as I listen to the murmur
de las palmas pienso en ti.
of the palms, I think of you.
Siboney, de mis sueños
Siboney, from my dreams
si oyes la queja de mi voz
If you hear the sorrow in my voice
Siboney, si no vienes
Siboney, if you don't come
me moriré de amor.
I will die of love.
Siboney, de mis sueños,
Siboney, from my dreams,
te espero con ansia en mi caney,
I eagerly wait for you in my hut,
porque tu eres el dueño de mi amor
because you are the owner of my love
Siboney.
Siboney.
Oye el eco de mi canto de cristal,
Listen to the echo of my crystal song,
no te pierdas por entre el rudo
Don't get lost in the rough
manigual.
undergrowth.
Writer(s): Yuri Bedoya, Theodore Morse Copyright: Redwood Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.