Mi Querencia Simon Diaz Translation Meaning and Lyrics
Song Meaning
'Mi Querencia' means 'My Longing' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Simon Diaz' human translated here by a native speaker.
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Free Translation: Morningstar





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Free Translation: Lend me your clarity





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Free Translation: To illuminate the way





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Free Translation: To my lover who is leaving





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Free Translation: If you have a rough time





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Free Translation: Far from my solitude






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Free Translation: Tell the morning star






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Free Translation: To bring you back again





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Free Translation: If my yearning is the countryside





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Free Translation: And my strength a cimarron,




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Free Translation: How can you not want me to sing






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Free Translation: As a heart sings





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Free Translation: If my yearning is the countryside





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Free Translation: And the Araguaney flower




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Free Translation: How don't you want me to have,






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Free Translation: so much desire to go back





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Free Translation: If my yearning is the countryside





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Free Translation: How couldn't you want me to dream,






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Free Translation: With the deer's sun,





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Free Translation: Morningstar





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Free Translation: Lend me your clarity





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Free Translation: To illuminate the way





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Free Translation: Of my departing lover





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Free Translation: If you have a rough time





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Free Translation: Far from my solitude






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Free Translation: Tell the morning star






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Free Translation: To bring you back again





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Free Translation: If my yearning is the countryside





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Free Translation: As a heart sings





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Free Translation: If my yearning is the countryside





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Free Translation: And the araguaney flower




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Free Translation: So much desire to go back





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Free Translation: With the deer's sun,


Review
Summary of the Story in the Lyrics
"Mi Querencia" is a heartfelt ode to the singer's deep connection with his homeland, the Venezuelan countryside. The word "querencia" itself is crucial; it refers to a place where one feels safe, content, and has a deep sense of belonging. The lyrics express a profound love for the natural elements of this land.
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Connection to Nature: The song emphasizes the singer's bond with the "monte" (the countryside or wilderness), the "cimarrón" (untamed cattle, symbolizing freedom), the "flor de araguaney" (Venezuela's national tree), and the cattle. These elements represent the singer's identity and roots.
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Longing and Belonging: The lyrics convey a sense of longing and belonging. There's a desire for a loved one to return to this cherished place, guided by the "lucero de la mañana" (morning star). The singer's heart is tied to this land.
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Celebration of Rural Life: "Mi Querencia" celebrates the beauty and essence of rural Venezuelan life. It speaks to a traditional way of living, deeply intertwined with nature.
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Identity and Roots: The song is about Simón Díaz's identity. It speaks of where he comes from and what he values. It's a declaration of his roots.
Interpretation of Meaning
"Mi Querencia" is a powerful expression of:
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Love for one's homeland: It's a declaration of deep affection and attachment to a specific place and its natural beauty.
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Cultural Identity: The song reflects a strong sense of cultural identity, rooted in the traditions and landscapes of Venezuela.
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Nostalgia and longing: It evokes a feeling of nostalgia for this idealized homeland, perhaps when away from it, or a general longing.
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The importance of roots: It speaks to the universal human need to have a place where we feel we truly belong.
How the Artist Weaves the Story (5Ws)
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The singer is Simón Díaz, a Venezuelan icon, expressing his personal connection to his land.
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He is singing about his "querencia," his deep love and longing for his homeland and its natural elements.
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The song is set in the Venezuelan countryside, specifically the "monte" and other rural areas.
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The song doesn't have a specific time, but it expresses a timeless connection to the land. It's a present feeling that is also connected to the past and his whole life.
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Simón Díaz conveys this story through:
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Lyrics: The poetic and evocative lyrics paint a vivid picture of the landscape and his emotions.
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Music: The music, likely música llanera, complements the lyrics with traditional Venezuelan sounds, enhancing the feeling of connection to the land.
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Vocal Delivery: His heartfelt and expressive singing conveys the depth of his emotions.
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Explicit Themes and Tone
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Explicit Themes: The song does not contain explicit themes. It's a very wholesome and heartfelt expression of love for the land.
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Tone: The song is primarily:
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Poetic: The lyrics are rich in imagery and metaphor.
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Emotional: It conveys deep feelings of love, longing, and belonging.
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Nostalgic: It evokes a sense of longing for a place and way of life.
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Celebratory: It also celebrates the beauty of the Venezuelan landscape and culture.
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Sincere: The song feels very genuine and heartfelt.
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Relationship to YouTube Videos
The relationship between the song and YouTube videos can vary. Some videos might:
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Show images or footage of the Venezuelan landscape.
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Feature Simón Díaz performing the song.
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Include visual representations of the cultural elements mentioned in the song.
To get the most accurate understanding, it's best to watch a few different videos of "Mi Querencia" on YouTube.
Links
It's challenging to provide definitive "official" links for older artists, but here are some resources:
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Simón Díaz on Letras.com: https://www.letras.com/simon-diaz/825384/significado.html (For lyrics and meaning)
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YouTube: Search for "Mi Querencia Simón Díaz" on YouTube to find various recordings and performances.
Simón Díaz was a very important figure in Venezuelan culture, and his music is widely available and discussed within Venezuela.
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Average Ratings
Most people find the song lyrics hard to understand lyrics, lyrics sung fast and it has very easy to remember verbs and nouns
Many words used are not in common daily usage.RAE
Mi Querencia has 109 BPM (beats per minute)
Mi Querencia is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.
References
RAE Based on a median word frequency of 4971 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)
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