Truquitos De Una Coplera Lyrics in English by Funambulista

Coplera refers to a female singer of 'coplas', a traditional Spanish folk song style often characterized by its poetic and dramatic storytelling.

This word is particularly interesting because it's not an everyday term. It immediately evokes a specific cultural context and a type of performer, hinting at the song's narrative about a singer's life and struggles. It's a unique and evocative word that sets the stage for the song's theme.

This song tells the story of a coplera, a singer of traditional Spanish folk songs, who faces the harsh realities of fame and time. We first meet her as a glamorous figure in Madrid, a "perla en el mar de Madrid" [a pearl in the sea of Madrid], with people gossiping about her crying to fado music and wearing Chanel with a bata de cola (a traditional flamenco dress). She's known as 'Morena' and has a ritual before performing, making "en el cuerpo tres cruces" [three crosses on her body] – these are her "Truquitos de una coplera" [little tricks of a coplera].

But fame is fleeting. The money she earned "se esfumó como el humo en un bar" [vanished like smoke in a bar]. The tabloids declare 'La Morena se va' [Morena is leaving], saying she's out of fashion, replaced by a "más fina, más boba" [finer, dumber] artist. Heartbroken, she packs away her past – an old fan, three lilies, and a comb – and leaves, crying "lágrimas negras" [black tears]. She reclaims her life, becoming a waitress and eventually a grandmother. The song ends with her still serving wine and singing whatever you want, always following her instinct. It's a beautiful, poignant story about resilience and finding peace after the spotlight fades.