Learn Spanish With Taburete with these 12 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)

Taburete
LF Content Team | Updated on 2 February 2023
Learning Spanish with Taburete's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning Spanish!
Below are 12 song recommendations by Taburete to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!
CONTENTS SUMMARY
Sirenas (Sirens)
Yendo más despacio nunca aprendí a frenar
Ni a volar más alto
No pasé de tu portal
Vestías de luto
Going slower I never learned to brake
Nor to fly higher
I didn't get past your doorway
You were dressed in mourning

Sirenas takes you on a dizzying night out in Madrid where heartbreak, fame, and desire crash together like waves. The narrator admits he never learned to slow down or stop, so he plunges straight into smoky cabarets, frantic dances, and cantinas that have "forgotten what the moon smells like." Wrapped in black, the mysterious partner is both a mourning widow and an irresistible siren; her legs are his "overdose" and her wild dancing seems to keep every hidden fear at bay.

Behind the party lights, though, Taburete paints a bittersweet picture of people trying to outrun emptiness. Lost fame, strange mornings, and the shouted chorus "¡A casa de Dron!" hint at the inevitable comedown and the search for somewhere—anywhere—to belong once the music fades. Sirenas is equal parts celebration and confession, reminding us that the rush of the night can never fully drown out what hurts beneath the surface.

Roto Y Elegante (Live) (Broken And Elegant (Live))
Me condeno a amar y a pedir perdón
A no prejuzgar ni guardar rencor
A meter en frasquitos las penas y el daño
Me condeno a estar y a saber reír
I condemn myself to love and ask for forgiveness
Not to prejudge or hold a grudge
To put the sorrows and the damage in little jars
I condemn myself to be and know how to laugh

In "Roto y Elegante," which translates to "Broken and Elegant," the singer makes a powerful declaration of how they choose to live. They commit themselves to a life of love, forgiveness, and resilience, deciding to put away sorrow "in little jars" and to focus on the present instead of dwelling on past losses. It's a personal philosophy of moving forward, even when plans fail or things go wrong. The core message is a plea to be remembered for one's actions and capacity for love—an "'I love you' without brakes"—rather than by the opinions of others.

The song embraces a beautiful contradiction. The singer describes themselves as being "broken and elegant," resisting life's beatings while maintaining their grace. They would rather get lost moving forward than retreat into the past. This anthem is about finding strength in vulnerability, navigating the confusing "labyrinths" of life, and continuing the fight "until the body can't take it anymore," all while holding onto a hope for simple comforts: true love and a quiet place to rest.

Roto Y Elegante (Broken And Elegant)
Me condeno a amar y a pedir perdón
A no prejuzgar ni guardar rencor
A meter en frasquitos las penas y el daño
Me condeno a estar y a saber reír
I condemn myself to love and ask for forgiveness
Not to prejudge or hold a grudge
To put the sorrows and the damage in little jars
I condemn myself to be and know how to laugh

In "Roto y Elegante," which translates to "Broken and Elegant," the singer lays out a personal philosophy for living. It's a promise to oneself to embrace love, forgiveness, and laughter, while actively choosing to let go of past losses and grudges. The lyrics speak of a desire to be remembered for one's generosity and actions (Recuérdame por lo que supe dar), not for what other people might say. It's a song about finding clarity and moving forward, even if it means getting lost, because anything is better than going backward (Mejor perderme que retroceder).

The title itself captures the song's core message of resilience. The singer describes resisting life's "beatings" and navigating confusing "labyrinths" while remaining roto y elegante—broken, yet still elegant. This powerful image suggests finding strength and dignity in the face of hardship. It's a declaration of perseverance, a promise to keep fighting "until the body holds out" (hasta que el cuerpo aguante), all while hoping for simple things: unrestrained love and a quiet place to rest.

Madame Ayahuasca
En Tandentori
Perdimos la cabeza
Cargamos lo vital
Cantamos por el mundo
In Tandentori
we lost our minds
We carry the vital
We sing for the world

Get ready to lose your head with Taburete's "Madame Ayahuasca"! This song is a wild ride, starting in a place called Tandentori where the band says, "Perdimos la cabeza" [We lost our heads]. It feels like a journey of letting go and living in the moment, singing for the world and trusting that "Que se encarga de que nunca / No nos falte de nada" [It makes sure we never lack anything].

There's a real push and pull in the lyrics, a desire to forget the past – "Intenta no pensar en lo vivido" [Try not to think about what's been lived] – but also an acknowledgment of loneliness and trying to fill voids. They sing about kissing other mouths "para intentar olvidar / Que la vida se escapa" [to try to forget / That life is slipping away]. Despite the search for something more, there's a strong sense of staying true to themselves, even saying, "Ni a mis ídolos voy a mitificar" [I'm not even going to mythologize my idols]. It's a song about embracing life's chaos, finding joy in songs and laughter, and always returning to that familiar bar "donde rompen las olas" [where the waves break].

El Toro Y La Luna [Taburete Edit] (The Bull And The Moon [Taburete Edit])
La luna se estaba peinando
Viendo espejos el río
Y un toro la está mirando
Y entre la jara escondío
The moon was combing her hair
Seeing the river in mirrors
And a bull is watching her
And among the rocks I hide

This song tells a charming story about a bull who is completely smitten with the moon! It's a really sweet and imaginative tale.

The lyrics describe the moon getting ready, "La luna se estaba peinando / Viendo espejos el río" [The moon was combing her hair / Seeing mirrors in the river], and the bull is secretly watching her, "Y un toro la está mirando / Y entre la jara escondío" [And a bull is watching her / Hidden among the rockrose]. He's so in love that when the moon disappears with the morning, "Cuando llega la alegre mañana / Y la luna se escapa del río" [When the joyful morning arrives / And the moon escapes from the river], he charges into the water, "El torito se mete en el agua / Embistiéndola al ver que se ha ido" [The little bull goes into the water / Charging at it when he sees she's gone]. He even abandons his herd at night for her, "Y ese toro enamorado de la luna / Que abandona por la noche la manada" [And that bull in love with the moon / Who abandons the herd at night]. It's a beautiful image of devotion, with the stars bathing him in silver and the mountains blessing him.

Belerofón (Bellerophon)
He venido
Me he despertado de la siesta del destino
Y en la pared solo hay puntos repartidos
Y una que va de que ya no me quieren
I've come
I have woken up from the nap of destiny
And on the wall there are only dots distributed
And one that says they don't love me anymore

Taburete's "Belerofón" feels like waking up from a long nap and realizing you're ready for something new. The lyrics talk about shaking off the "siesta del destino" [nap of destiny] and seeing only scattered points on the wall, with one saying "ya no me quieren" [they don't love me anymore]. It's a moment of clarity, deciding to "volar" [fly] and leave old emotions behind after a tricky "contrato" [contract].

But even with this desire to fly, there's a cozy comfort in waiting. The singer finds themselves "a gusto aquí en tu sofá" [comfortable here on your sofa], waiting for the keys to enter, and perhaps for something more intimate. Lines like "esperando que abras las piernas y me dejes pasar" [waiting for you to open your legs and let me in] are pretty direct! It's a mix of big dreams and immediate desires, all wrapped up in a night where "las amapolas se están despertando" [the poppies are waking up] and want to play.

Por Lo Que Pueda Pasar (For Whatever May Happen)
Aún no me han entrado ganas
De contarte nada de lo que siento de verdad
Aún demasiado pronto
Para abrirme a los demás
I still haven't felt like it
To tell you nothing about what I really feel
Still too soon
To open myself to others

This song, "Por Lo Que Pueda Pasar" by Taburete, is all about living in the moment and taking a chance on something new, even if you're not entirely sure what it is yet! The singer admits, "Aún no me han entrado ganas de contarte nada de lo que siento de verdad" [I still haven't felt like telling you anything about what I truly feel], suggesting a reluctance to fully open up just yet. It's a feeling many of us can relate to when starting something new.

Instead of overthinking, the song encourages a carefree attitude: "Ahora es momento de disfrutar, de vivir y de volar" [Now is the time to enjoy, to live and to fly]. The singer isn't offering advice, saying "si quieres un consejo, no te lo voy a dar" [if you want advice, I'm not going to give it to you]. Instead, it's an invitation to just go with the flow: "Tú vente conmigo, niña, por lo que pueda pasar" [You come with me, girl, for whatever might happen]. It's a fun, spontaneous vibe, perfect for when you're feeling a bit adventurous!

Luna (Voy A Por Ti) (Moon (I'm Coming For You))
Ella es tan bonita porque sabe que vuela
Han olvidado que no quedan sus huellas
Ella mitad de hielo, mitad de estrella
Parece claro que hoy me revienta
She is so pretty because she knows she flies
They have forgotten that their traces do not remain
She is half ice, half star
It seems clear that today she busts me

Have you ever been completely captivated by someone, even when it feels a little bit crazy? That's the vibe of Taburete's "Luna (Voy A Por Ti)"! The song is all about a powerful, almost obsessive attraction to a woman described as incredibly beautiful, so much so that "Ella es tan bonita porque sabe que vuela" [She is so beautiful because she knows she flies].

Our singer is totally smitten, even if it feels a bit wild. He says she's "mitad de hielo, mitad de estrella" [half ice, half star], which is such a cool way to describe someone who's both distant and dazzling. Despite any loneliness or past heartbreaks, he's determined, declaring, "Pero yo voy a por ti" [But I'm going for you] over and over again. He's not waiting around; he's making his move, ready to say, "Tarde o temprano seré tuyo, mía tú serás" [Sooner or later I'll be yours, you'll be mine]. It's a fun, energetic declaration of love and pursuit!

El Fin (The End)
Hoy ha llegado el fin
Con la botella en la mano
Queda una pecera por partir
Y cincuenta peces en mi vaso
Today the end has arrived
With the bottle in my hand
There's a fishbowl left to break
And fifty fish in my glass

Taburete's "El Fin" [The End] is a fun, slightly chaotic look at the end of a night, or maybe even an era, but with a definite silver lining. The lyrics kick off with a bang: "Hoy ha llegado el fin / Con la botella en la mano" [Today the end has arrived / With the bottle in hand], setting a scene of finality, but it's not a sad one. Instead, we get these wild images like "Queda una pecera por partir / Y cincuenta peces en mi vaso" [There's a fishbowl left to break / And fifty fish in my glass] – it's absurd and playful, suggesting a party that's gone delightfully off the rails.

Even though "el piano ya cerró" [the piano already closed] and "la bala roja se ha estampado" [the red bullet has crashed], there's still joy to be found. The singer finds happiness "Cuando me ponen a Los Panchos" [When they play Los Panchos for me], showing a love for classic music. And despite the

Ella (She)
Ella, nunca piensa siempre vuela
No ha perdido su inocencia
Pero no le quedan medias
A ella le gusta vestir de smoking
She, never thinks always flies
She hasn't lost her innocence
But she has no stockings left
She likes to dress in a tuxedo

This song is all about a free-spirited woman, referred to simply as "Ella" [She]. She's someone who "nunca piensa siempre vuela" [never thinks, always flies], suggesting she lives in the moment and follows her whims. She's got a unique style, liking to dress in "smoking, vaqueros, bambas Cherokee" [a tuxedo, jeans, Cherokee sneakers], which is a fun mix of formal and casual. She's also a dreamer, enjoying "soñar despierta" [daydreaming] and spending "días en la bañera" [days in the bathtub].

The singer is completely captivated by her, promising to wait for her "sentado en el mismo sofá" [sitting on the same sofa] if she ever leaves and then decides to come back. He hopes that if she does return, "será para la vida entera" [it will be for life]. It's a sweet and hopeful song about loving someone who's a bit unconventional and always on the move, but who you're willing to wait for.

Caminito A Motel (Little Road To Motel)
Caminito al motel
Me han saludado tres bacalas que venían de farra
Tomaban el té
Y discutían de la vida mientras iban a la misa del barrio, en Colón
Short walk to the motel
Three bacalas who came to party greeted me
They had tea
And they discussed life while they went to the neighborhood mass, in Colón

Get ready to dive into the wild and carefree world of Taburete's "Caminito A Motel"! This song is a fun, slightly chaotic journey that feels like a night out in Madrid. The lyrics describe the narrator's walk to a motel, encountering different groups of people along the way.

First, there are "tres bacalas que venían de farra" [three party animals coming from a spree] who are drinking tea and discussing life on their way to church. Then, "tres julapas que venían de caza" [three women on the prowl] are drinking coffee and debating the Euribor, also heading to church. It's a funny contrast between their activities and their destination! Amidst these observations, the narrator is promised everything by someone named Pucho, and all they ask for is rum for their farewell party. Once at the motel, the real party begins: "Y ya estoy en motel, y me pongo a beber, y me pongo a bailar y me empieza a crecer la insensatez, dadme de beber" [And now I'm at the motel, and I start to drink, and I start to dance, and foolishness starts to grow in me, give me a drink]. It's a declaration of letting loose and embracing a bit of enjoyable madness, especially as the song concludes with the party ending and then, surprisingly, starting again with "Viene el bar turcana, comienza, comienza la fiesta" [The Turcana bar comes, the party begins, the party begins]. It's a playful, energetic track about embracing the moment and having a good time.

Dos Tequilas (Two Tequilas)
No queda mucho por hacer
Sólo dos tequilas más
Lo suficiente, si vencer
Es quedarse sin beber
There's not much left to do
Just two more tequilas
Enough, if you win
It's staying without drinking

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