El Tamborilero Lyrics in English Ventino

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song El Tamborilero by Ventino from Spanish to English.
Po po pro po pon pro po pon
The road that leads to Bethlehem
Goes down to the valley that the snow covered
The little shepherds want to see their king
They bring gifts in their humble bag
Ropopon pon
He has been born in a Bethlehem stable
The child God
I would like to put at your feet
Some gift that pleases you, Lord
But you already know that I am also poor
And I have nothing but an old drum
Ropopon pon
In your honor in front of the stable I will play
With my drum
The road that leads to Bethlehem
I am marking with my old drum
There is nothing better that I can offer
Its hoarse accent is a song of love
Ropopon pon, ropopon pon
When God saw me playing before him
He smiled
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SONG MEANING

Ventino’s “El Tamborilero” whisks us straight to a snowy Bethlehem night, following a young shepherd who is bursting with excitement to meet the newborn King. As the path winds from the hills to the humble manger, the boy notices that everyone is arriving with gifts. He has no gold, no frankincense, no dazzling treasure; only an old drum hangs at his side. Rather than feel defeated, he lights up with an idea: music can be a gift too. Keeping rhythm with a cheery “ro-po-pom-pom,” he offers the one thing he has, a heartfelt performance on his battered tambor. In that simple moment, the child sees God smile, reminding us that genuine love beats material wealth every time.

The song celebrates the magic of giving from the heart. Ventino’s rich harmonies add a fresh Colombian sparkle to this classic Christmas tale, turning the drum’s deep “pon” into a pulse of hope. Whether you are learning English or simply enjoying the festive spirit, let the steady beat guide you toward the real meaning of the season: even the smallest gift, when offered with love, can resonate like a joyful drum solo in the night.

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