El Son De La Negra Lyrics in English by La Energia Nortena
Rebozo refers to a traditional Mexican shawl, often intricately woven and used by women. It's a beautiful and culturally significant garment.
In "El Son De La Negra," the rebozo is mentioned as part of the beloved 'negra's' attire, alongside her 'traje de San Luis.' This highlights the traditional beauty and regional identity associated with the song's subject, making it a unique and evocative word.
This song, "El Son De La Negra" by La Energia Nortena, is a lively and affectionate tune that seems to be a serenade to a beloved woman, referred to as "negrita." The singer starts by connecting the song to Mexico, saying "mmm a méxico sí señor" [mmm to Mexico, yes sir], setting a proud and traditional tone. He uses the image of "papel volando" [paper flying] to describe his troubles, but then quickly shifts to a playful complaint about his "negrita." He compares her to this flying paper that "a todos y les visita pero no les digas cuando" [visits everyone but doesn't tell them when], implying she's a bit elusive or unpredictable.
He then says, "así me dijiste a mí por eso vivo esperando" [that's what you told me, that's why I live waiting], which is a sweet and slightly exasperated confession of his longing. The singer declares his love for his "negra," saying "a mi negra ni me la quiero veras" [you'll see, I don't even want my negra], which is a funny, almost reverse psychology way of saying he loves her very much. He imagines her dressed beautifully, "con su rebozo de sebastien el traje de san luis" [with her rebozo from Sebastien and her San Luis suit], showing his admiration for her style. It's a charming and spirited song about a man who is completely smitten and a little bit teased by the woman he adores.
