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Lyrics can be studied from an academic perspective. For example, some lyrics can be considered a form of social commentary. Lyrics often contain political, social, and economic themes—as well as aesthetic elements—and so can communicate culturally significant messages. These messages can be explicit, or implied through metaphor or symbolism.
"Canción Mixteca" is a Mexican folk song written by Oaxacan composer José López Alavez (1889–1974). Lopez Alavez wrote the melody of the song in 1912, and composed the lyrics in 1915. Lopez Alavez describes his feelings of homesickness for his home region of Oaxaca after moving to Mexico City. In modern times, the song has become an anthem ...
The song was first and most famously sung by Niní Cáffaro, [1] and has been covered by Lucho Gatica, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Vicki Carr, Jon Secada, Gloria Estefan and Plácido Domingo. The lyrics commence: [2] "Por amor, se han creado los hombres, en la faz de la tierra, por amor, hay quien haya querido, regalar una estrella,.."
"Amapola" is a 1920 song by Spanish American composer José María Lacalle García (later Joseph Lacalle), who also wrote the original lyrics in Spanish. [3] Alternative Spanish lyrics were written by Argentine lyricist Luis Roldán in 1924. [4] French lyrics were written by Louis Sauvat and Robert Champfleury.
"Granada" is a song written in 1932 by Mexican composer Agustín Lara. The song is about the Spanish city of Granada and has become a standard in music repertoire.. The most popular versions are the original with Spanish lyrics by Lara (often sung operatically); a version with English lyrics by Australian lyricist Dorothy Dodd; and instrumental versions in jazz, pop, easy listening, flamenco ...
Lirically, "Veldá" it is a song that invites you to explore the senses and enjoy the pleasures of life. [1] The lyrics includes, "Vamo' a ver si es verdá'". Additionally, at the end of the song, Wisin speaks and it also contains a sample of "No Voy a Esperar Por Ti" by Plan B .
The song "La Llorona" is featured in the 2017 Disney-Pixar film Coco; it is performed by Alanna Ubach as Imelda Rivera and Antonio Sol in a guest appearance as Ernesto de la Cruz in the English version and Angelica Vale and Marco Antonio Solis in the Spanish version. In the film, Imelda sings the song during the sunrise concert as she attempts ...
The most popular lyrics to this Republican song have two variants known as El Paso del Ebro and Viva la XV Brigada. The first one is related to the Battle of the Ebro and the second mentions the Battle of Jarama , two of the main confrontations of the Civil War.