La Gata Bajo La Lluvia Lyrics in English by Rocio Durcal
Maullaré is the future tense of the verb maullar, meaning 'to meow'. It's an incredibly rare and memorable word to find in a song, making it a perfect one to learn.
In this classic ballad, the singer compares herself to an abandoned cat in the rain and sings, "Y maullaré por ti" (And I will meow for you). She uses this powerful metaphor to describe how she will cry out in loneliness and sorrow for her lost love. It's a beautifully poetic and heartbreaking image.
This song is one of the all-time great breakup anthems. Rocio Durcal plays a woman who is trying her best to be cool and understanding as her lover leaves her. She starts by telling him, "Amor, tranquilo, no te voy a molestar" (My love, relax, I'm not going to bother you), and even tries to downplay their whole relationship as "sólo fue casualidad" (just a coincidence). But the real feeling comes through in the amazing central image: she says when he's gone, "Seré la gata bajo la lluvia / Y maullaré por ti" (I'll be the cat in the rain / And I will meow for you). It's such a perfect picture of loneliness and sadness.
Just when you think she's accepted her fate as a sad, stray cat, she drops a bombshell of a line. She tells him if they ever meet again, "Invítame a un café y hazme el amor" (Buy me a coffee and make love to me). It's so direct and completely changes the tone of the song. After trying so hard to be dignified, she reveals she's still completely attached to him. The song ends with her wishing him luck if they never meet again, leaving you with this mix of sad resignation and lingering hope.
