Paloma Querida Lyrics in English by Lupillo Rivera

Peregrino translates to "pilgrim" or "wanderer." It's a less common, more evocative word than simply saying "traveler" or "person."

In the song, the singer describes himself as being "como un peregrino sin rumbo y sin fe" (like a pilgrim without direction and without faith) before his beloved entered his life. This word beautifully conveys a sense of being lost and searching, adding a poetic depth to his expression of love and gratitude.

Get ready for a song that's all about love, devotion, and maybe a little bit of tequila! Lupillo Rivera's "Paloma Querida" is a heartfelt serenade where he pours out his soul for a beloved woman he calls his "Paloma querida" (beloved dove).

He starts by telling us that on the day she came into his life, he celebrated by drinking and singing about her lips. He felt so good, he even thought he could "un puño de estrellas te quise bajar" (bring down a handful of stars) for her! When he couldn't, he was so frustrated he almost cried. He declares, "yo no sé lo que vale mi vida pero yo te la vengo a entregar" (I don't know what my life is worth, but I come to give it to you), showing just how much she means to him. He was lost, "como un peregrino sin rumbo y sin fe" (like a pilgrim without direction or faith), until her eyes changed his luck. Now, he loves her with all his being, and his heart has transformed into a dove for her. It's a beautiful, passionate declaration of love!