
De Parranda is a vibrant musical project inspired by the rich tradition of Puerto Rican parrandas, the lively street parties celebrated during the Christmas season. Rooted deeply in the culture of Puerto Rico, De Parranda brings to life the spirit of these nocturnal gatherings where friends and family serenade each other with joyful aguinaldos and festive rhythms.
With music that captures the essence of camaraderie and Puerto Rican heritage, De Parranda invites listeners to experience the excitement of surprise holiday visits filled with traditional instruments like the cuatro, maracas, and tambora. Perfect for those looking to learn Spanish through music, De Parranda’s songs celebrate the warmth and unity of the holiday season in Puerto Rico.
This song is the ultimate message from a super confident ex-boyfriend. The singer has heard the news: his ex has a new man. He kicks things off with a blunt, "Ya me enteré" [I already found out]. But he's not sad about it; he's completely convinced she's just pretending to be happy. He calls her new partner "algún idiota" [some idiot] and insists she's only with him for comfort, telling everyone our singer is the bad guy while secretly missing him.
He doesn't just think he's better, he demands she tell the new guy, "repítele que yo soy mejor" [tell him again that I'm better]. The confidence is off the charts! He claims she belongs to him, saying "eres mía y sólo mía amor" [you're mine and only mine, love], and is absolutely certain she'll be back. He believes she's just bored in her new relationship and knows the truth: "La verdad es que me extrañas tanto, lo sé" [The truth is you miss me so much, I know it].
Get ready to be transported to the Sierra de Chihuahua with De Parranda's "Korima"! This song feels like a friendly chat with someone who loves their home. The singer talks about going to the mountains of Chihuahua and how much they enjoy talking to the people there, the "seres que están a mano" [beings that are at hand] or "nuestra web que está nómadas" [our web that is nomadic].
There's a really sweet, almost pleading tone in the chorus, where the singer asks for a kiss, a "besito" [little kiss], from their "morenita" [my dark-haired girl] and mentions "korima." It seems like "korima" is something they are asking for, perhaps a favor or a gift of love, as they repeat "estoy pidiendo korima y morenita corazón" [I am asking for korima and my dark-haired girl, my heart]. It's a charming and heartfelt request set to a lively beat!
Get ready to move with "El Saltadito" by De Parranda! This song is all about a new, exciting dance called "El Saltadito" that's got everyone talking. The lyrics repeatedly mention "El Saltadito es algo nuevo y tiene sabor" [El Saltadito is something new and has flavor], emphasizing its fresh and tasty vibe.
The group, De Parranda, brings this dance directly from Colombia, highlighting its "calidad de exportación" [export quality] and good rhythm. They even say, "desde Colombia la traigo yo" [I bring it from Colombia], making it clear they're introducing something special and authentic. It's a fun, energetic track that makes you want to get up and try this new dance!
This song is a hilarious and relatable tale of someone who is absolutely fed up with their partner! Our singer feels completely controlled, saying things like "no me aguanto dormir con estar en gente" [I can't stand sleeping with people] and "me metido que no me dejan con mis amigos" [they've gotten into my business and won't let me be with my friends]. It sounds like they're trapped in a castle, constantly being watched.
They can't even go to the bathroom without being seen, and forget about eating in peace – their partner throws the tray! The singer just wants to be left alone, repeatedly saying "déjame en paz" [leave me in peace]. It's a funny and exasperated plea for some personal space, even if it means using the excuse that "su mamá me dijo que viniera pronto por el pan" [their mom told me to come quickly for the bread] to get away!
Get ready to dance with "El Viejito" by De Parranda! This song is all about having a good time and getting everyone on their feet. The lyrics keep inviting people to join in, saying things like "levantes a bailar" [get up and dance] and asking, "donde quieres ahí sentados vamos a patear" [why do you want to be sitting there, let's kick it]. It's a fun, energetic call to the dance floor, especially for the "viejita" [little old lady]!
De Parranda really brings the party vibe, even mentioning a trip "hasta hualahuises de bolón" [all the way to Hualahuises in a group] and dedicating the song to their friends. You can almost hear the tambora [drum] and feel the excitement as they sing, "el equipo ya borracho me estaba con emoción" [the crew was already drunk with emotion]. It's a lively, celebratory tune that makes you want to grab your friends and just dance!
This live performance of "Morena De Mis Amores" by De Parranda is a heartfelt serenade to a lost love. The singer pours his soul into the song, declaring, "Morena de mis amores yo te canto con el alma" [Morena of my loves, I sing to you with my soul]. He hopes that through his singing, his spirit will find peace, even as he grapples with the pain of separation.
The lyrics reveal a deep longing and sorrow. The singer questions, "pero porque te vas de mi vida dejando del alma herida" [but why do you leave my life, leaving my soul wounded?]. He confesses that ever since his love left, he only remembers her and cries. His eyes "mueren por verte" [die to see you] and his arms long to embrace her, emphasizing his unwavering devotion. Despite the pain, he asserts, "yo nací para adorar este" [I was born to adore you], highlighting a love that feels destined, even in its absence.
Get ready to sway with De Parranda's "Un Poquito Mas"! This vallenato tune, specially for the folks in Monterrey, is all about that universal longing for a little more love. The singer is practically begging, "tú me amarás un poquito más un poquito más un poquito más" [you will love me a little more, a little more, a little more], believing that just a bit more affection would bring ultimate happiness.
It seems like a familiar struggle for our singer, who feels like happiness is always just out of reach. They reflect on the need to cultivate love and affection, emphasizing that "hay que saber cultivar" [you have to know how to cultivate] love and respect. The song is a sweet, heartfelt plea for deeper connection, hoping for a love that truly lasts and fills them with joy.
Get ready to hit the dance floor with "Se Mueve" by De Parranda! This song is all about the excitement of a night out, looking good, and finding someone special to dance with. The singer describes getting dressed up in a "camisa bonita, cinto piteado, gotas de calidad" [nice shirt, braided belt, quality boots] and heading out to the dance.
He's feeling the cumbia music and then, suddenly, a girl catches his eye! He describes her movements as "se mueve, se mueve, se mueve apretadito" [she moves, she moves, she moves tightly] and "se mueve, se mueve, se mueve sabrosito" [she moves, she moves, she moves deliciously]. He's totally captivated by her dancing and her "meneíto" [little wiggle]. It's a fun, energetic track that will make you want to get up and move!
Get ready to dance with "La Saporrita" by De Parranda! This song is a fun, energetic invitation to hit the dance floor and just have a good time. The lyrics kick off with a shout-out to different places like San Antonio, Alice, Texas, Corpus Christi, and Falfurrias, setting a lively, party mood.
The singer has a clear mission when they go to a dance: "siempre que yo voy a un baile me busco las porristas" [whenever I go to a dance, I look for the cheerleaders] and "yo me meto una gordita" [I get myself a chubby girl]. It's all about making the most of the night, as they sing, "para desquitar la entrada bailo la noche enteritas" [to get my money's worth, I dance all night long]. They just want to "bailar bailar y gozar mover todo el cuerpo" [dance, dance and enjoy, move my whole body] and they're not letting anyone stop them from having fun with their "gordita" [chubby girl]!
This song is a fun, slightly cheeky take on what could have been! The singer sees an old flame and can't help but imagine a different life for her. He's thinking, "Si se hubiera casado conmigo" [If she had married me], she would have had a "esposo, un amante, un amigo" [husband, a lover, a friend] – basically, the whole package! He even calls himself "un hombre decente que sí la quisiera" [a decent man who would truly love her].
It's clear he believes he would have been a much better choice than the person she ended up with. He even says, "éste prefirió aquel porque me dijo para mucha vergüenza resultó sin vergüenzas" [she preferred that one because she told me, to my great shame, he turned out to be shameless]. Ouch! It's a playful look back at a past relationship, full of confidence and a bit of a "what if" attitude.
Get ready to shake off your worries with De Parranda's "El Guayabo"! This song is all about trying to forget a past love and the struggle to move on. The singer talks about how they ended up in a low place after being very happy, saying, "yo me quedé en el bajo porque puse muy contenta yo" [I stayed in the low place because I was very happy]. It seems like this happiness was tied to someone who left.
Our singer is ready for a change of scenery, declaring, "yo me voy para monterrey vida" [I'm going to Monterrey, my love] and later, "para el valle para andar en la cantina" [to the valley to walk in the cantina]. They're trying to shake off the 'guayabo' – which is like a hangover, but for heartbreak! They repeat, "quiero quitarme el guayabo" [I want to take off the guayabo], showing just how much they want to get rid of this feeling. It's a fun, upbeat track about trying to dance away the blues and find some new joy, even if the old feelings linger.
De Parranda kicks off this live track, "Bordada A Mano" (Embroidered By Hand), with a shout-out to their fans, getting everyone ready for a "sabrosona" [tasty] tune! The song is about a woman who is incredibly sensual, but also completely untouchable. The singer is captivated, calling her "la mujer más sensual" [the most sensual woman], but then immediately says, "decepción, no me da ni la mano" [disappointment, she doesn't even give me her hand].
He sees himself as a "campeón semental" [champion stud], but with her, it's a "cuento de amor cada vez más lejano" [love story increasingly distant]. She's like a princess from a fairy tale, with a "príncipe azul" [prince charming] and a heart that's "prohíbe tocar" [forbidden to touch]. He repeatedly says, "yo soy un tonto, y es otro cantar" [I am a fool, and it's another song], acknowledging his hopeless situation. He swears, "juró y perjuró que jamás va a ser mía" [he swore and swore that she will never be mine]. She feels "bordada a mano, recortada de un póster, o sacada de un rol" [embroidered by hand, cut from a poster, or taken from a role], like she's too perfect and unreal to be his. It's a fun, yet a little sad, take on unrequited love for a woman who seems too good to be true, like she stepped right out of a storybook.
Get ready to dance with "La Guayaba" by De Parranda! This song is all about the joy of a good party and, surprisingly, the perfect guava. The band kicks things off by inviting everyone to dance, setting a fun, lively mood.
The lyrics playfully compare a good time to a ripe guava. They keep repeating, "si tu guayaba es verde, no tiene sabrosura" [if your guava is green, it has no flavor], emphasizing that you need the best guava – or the best experience – for true enjoyment. They even tell you to "corta las más maduras" [cut the most ripe ones] when you're getting guavas. It's a lighthearted, catchy tune that will definitely make you want to get up and move!
Get ready to meet Cuco El Perruco, the ultimate ladies' man and neighborhood legend! This song is a hilarious and boastful introduction to a character who's the envy of all men and the desire of all women. He's so popular that women in his barrio fight over him, all wanting him by their side.
Cuco is all about looking good and living large. He dresses in the latest fashion, has his hair perfectly styled, and even perfumes his moccasin shoes! He's so proud, he says, "soy el orgullo" [I am the pride] of his town. The song then takes a funny turn, imagining Cuco as a celebrity, with references to famous artists and athletes like Maradona, and even a shout-out to the Churubusco studios and Televisa. It's a playful and over-the-top celebration of a character who truly believes he's the best.
Get ready to laugh with De Parranda's "El Rorro"! This song tells a hilarious story about a night out at a dance. Our narrator is having a great time, enjoying some drinks, and looking for someone to dance with. He finds a "rorro" [baby/hottie] with a "cuerpo muy singular" [very unique body] and asks her to dance.
But something feels off! He notices she's acting strange, "casi no quería ni hablar" [she barely wanted to speak]. The big reveal comes when he realizes, to his horror, that the "rorro" he's dancing with is actually a "gorro" [hat]! He quickly runs away, repeating "que la rosa era un gorro que hay mejor que le corro" [that the rose was a hat, better to run from it]. It's a funny and unexpected twist that will definitely make you chuckle!