Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Cancion Del Mariachi by Antonio Banderas/los Lobos from Spanish to English.
Soy un hombre muy honrado
I am a very honest man
Que me gusta lo mejor
Who likes the best things
Las mujeres no me faltan, ni el dinero, ni el amor
I don't lack women, money, or love
Jineteando en mi caballo
Riding on my horse
Por la sierra yo me voy
I go through the mountains
Las estrellas y la luna, ellas me dicen donde voy
The stars and the moon, they tell me where I'm going
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay mi amor
Ay, ay my love
Ay mi morena de mi corazón
Ay my brunette of my heart
Me gusta tocar guitarra
I like playing guitar
Me gusta cantar el son
I like singing the son
Mariachi me acompaña cuando canto mi canción
Mariachi accompanies me when I sing my song
Me gusta tomar mis copas
I like having my drinks
Aguardiente es lo mejor
Aguardiente is the best
También el tequila blanco con su sal le da sabor
Also, white tequila with its salt gives it flavor
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay mi amor
Ay, ay my love
Ay mi morena de mi corazón
Ay my brunette of my heart
Me gusta tocar guitarra
I like playing guitar
Me gusta cantar el son
I like singing the son
El mariachi me acompaña cuando canto mi canción
Mariachi accompanies me when I sing my song
Me gusta tomar mis copas
I like having my drinks
Aguardiente es lo mejor
Aguardiente is the best
También el tequila blanco con su sal le da sabor
Also, white tequila with its salt gives it flavor
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay mi amor
Ay, ay my love
Ay mi morena de mi corazón
Ay my brunette of my heart
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay mi amor
Ay, ay my love
Ay mi morena de mi corazón
Ay my brunette of my heart
SONG MEANING
The song "Cancion Del Mariachi" by Antonio Banderas/Los Lobos is a lively and passionate Spanish song that tells the story of a proud and honorable man who enjoys the finer things in life. The lyrics express his love for women, money, and love, as well as his adventurous spirit as he rides his horse through the mountains, guided by the stars and the moon. The song also highlights his love for music, particularly playing the guitar and singing the traditional Mexican "son" style, accompanied by a mariachi band. The man also enjoys indulging in his favorite drinks, such as aguardiente and white tequila with salt. Overall, the song is a celebration of life, love, music, and the joy of embracing one's passions.
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