Regaños translates to "scoldings" or "reprimands." It's an interesting word because it highlights a less conventional, yet deeply affectionate, aspect of a long-term relationship.
In this classic song, Vicente Fernández sings about the joy of having lived so many years with his beloved, even enjoying "algunas veces tus regaños" (sometimes your scoldings). This reveals a profound intimacy and acceptance, where even minor disagreements are cherished as part of their shared life, making the word both unique and endearing in this context.
Vicente Fernández's "Parece Que Fue Ayer" is a beautiful, heartfelt look back at a long and happy marriage. He sings about how it feels like just yesterday ("Parece que fue ayer") he first saw his beloved on a spring afternoon and held her hand for the very first time. It's so sweet how he remembers her as his girlfriend, walking arm in arm, and even dreaming of her while resting his head on her lap.
What I love most is how he expresses his deep joy, saying, "Soy tan feliz" [I am so happy] for all the years they've shared. He even finds happiness in her scoldings sometimes! It's clear their love is still strong, as he says she continues to be "de mi vida la fragancia" [the fragrance of my life] and that "en nuestro amor nunca ha existido la distancia" [in our love, distance has never existed]. It's a wonderful tribute to lasting love, full of gratitude and affection.
Vicente Fernández grew up on his father's ranch outside Guadalajara, in Jalisco, and started out singing for tips on the street before signing with CBS México in 1966. His early records like "Perdóname" and "Cantina del Barrio" built his name, but it was 1976's "Volver, Volver" that turned him into a national phenomenon across Mexico and the wider Spanish-speaking world.
Fans came to call him "El Ídolo de México," and critics crowned him the King of Ranchera for his warm, aching tenor and the way he sang about heartbreak, betrayal, and rural life with equal conviction. He recorded well over a hundred albums across his career, including El Rey, Mi Querido Viejo, and a tribute record to songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez, and sold more than 70 million records before his death in 2021 at 81.