El Balajú / Serenata Huasteca Lyrics in English Natalia Lafourcade , Los Cojolites

Set sail with El Balajú / Serenata Huasteca and you will voyage through Mexican folklore, romance, and playful word-smithing. The first half of the medley follows the mythical sailor Balajú, a figure from the son jarocho tradition of Veracruz. He refuses to take his sweetheart to war, invites her to race across the sea, and peppers the journey with tongue-twisting ariles refrains and mischievous images (bee stings, thirsty horses). These verses celebrate freedom of thought and the unpredictable tide of adventure, all while paying tribute to Natalia Lafourcade’s coastal roots and her friends Los Cojolites.

When the guitar falsetas shift, the Huastecan serenade arrives: a heartfelt confession sung below a beloved’s window. Here, pride bows to passion. The singer admits he cannot lasso the moon or stars, yet swears his steady devotion will win her “poquito a poco.” Together, both songs weave a tapestry of Veracruz and Huasteca soundscapes, where rhythmic zapateado meets soaring violin and falsetto. The message is clear – love and music are the truest fortunes, strong enough to cross oceans and brighten even “tiempos de oscuridad.”