Somos de Colores Tontxu Básico 2001 Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Somos de Colores' means 'We're Colorful' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Tontxu Básico 2001' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Lyrics and Translations

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Line 1
Original Lyrics: Ibamos a Cuba,

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Aligned Translation: We were going to Cuba,

Free Translation: We were going to Cuba,

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Line 2
Original Lyrics: Ibamos contentos,

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Aligned Translation: We were going glad,

Free Translation: We were happy,

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Line 3
Original Lyrics: Ibamos saltando por el aeropuerto,

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Aligned Translation: We were going jumping through the airport,

Free Translation: We were jumping through the airport,

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Original Lyrics: Ibamos saltando por el aeropuerto,

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Aligned Translation: We were going jumping through the airport,

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Line 5
Original Lyrics: De pronto

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Aligned Translation: Suddenly

Free Translation: Suddenly

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Line 6
Original Lyrics: "Faking over buking"

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Aligned Translation: Faking over buking

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Line 7
Original Lyrics: "faking over buking"

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Aligned Translation: over buking

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Line 8
Original Lyrics: Se quedan en tierra 13 pasajeros

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Aligned Translation: 13 passengers stay on land

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Original Lyrics: Se quedan en tierra señores, 13 pasajeros.

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Aligned Translation: Gentlemen they stay on land, 13 passengers

Free Translation: They stay on land, gentlemen, 13 passengers

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Line 10
Original Lyrics: Somos de colores,

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Aligned Translation: We are of colors,

Free Translation: We are colorful,

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Line 11
Original Lyrics: No tenemos ni nombre,

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Aligned Translation: We don't even have name,

Free Translation: We don't even have a name,

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Original Lyrics: Pero tenemos algo

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Aligned Translation: But we have something

Free Translation: But we have something

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde,

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Original Lyrics: Es un gran sol,

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Aligned Translation: It's a great sun,

Free Translation: It's a great sun,

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Original Lyrics: Un sol dorado,

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Aligned Translation: A golden sun,

Free Translation: A golden sun,

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde,

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde.

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Original Lyrics: Yo aqui no me quedo,

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Aligned Translation: I don't stay here,

Free Translation: I'm not staying here,

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Original Lyrics: Quiero darme un baño,

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Aligned Translation: I want to give myself a bath,

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Original Lyrics: Vamos por lo menos al mediterráneo

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Aligned Translation: Let's go for the least to the Mediterranean

Free Translation: Let's at least go to the Mediterranean

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Original Lyrics: Vámonos por lo menos al Mediterráneo

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Aligned Translation: Let's go for the least to the Mediterranean

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Line 22
Original Lyrics: "Yoki" tiene el coche,

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Aligned Translation: has the car,

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Original Lyrics: "Justo" tiene un cuarto,

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Aligned Translation: Justo has a room,

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Original Lyrics: Yo tengo algo suelto,

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Aligned Translation: I have something loose,

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Original Lyrics: Llámame y nos vamos

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Aligned Translation: Call me and we leave

Free Translation: Call me and we'll go

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Original Lyrics: Yo tengo algo suelto,

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Aligned Translation: I have something loose,

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Original Lyrics: Me llamas y nos vamos.

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Aligned Translation: You call me and we leave

Free Translation: You call me and we'll go

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Original Lyrics: Somos de colores,

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Aligned Translation: We are of colors,

Free Translation: We are colorful,

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Original Lyrics: No tenemos ni nombre,

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Aligned Translation: We don't even have name,

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Original Lyrics: Pero tenemos algo

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Aligned Translation: But we have something

Free Translation: But we have something

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde,

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Original Lyrics: Es un gran sol,

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Aligned Translation: It's a great sun,

Free Translation: It's a great sun,

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Original Lyrics: Un sol dorado,

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Aligned Translation: A golden sun,

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde,

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde.

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Line 36
Original Lyrics: Los mejores viajes

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Aligned Translation: The best trips

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Line 37
Original Lyrics: Se hacen sin dinero

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Aligned Translation: They're done without money

Free Translation: They're made without money

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Line 38
Original Lyrics: Vuela con la mente

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Aligned Translation: Fly with the mind

Free Translation: Fly with your mind

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Original Lyrics: Vete de paseo

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Aligned Translation: Go of stroll

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Original Lyrics: Los que van con prisa

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Aligned Translation: The ones that go with hurry

Free Translation: Those in a hurry

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Line 41
Original Lyrics: Nunca ven el cielo.

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Aligned Translation: They never see the sky

Free Translation: They never see the sky

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Line 42
Original Lyrics: Somos de colores,

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Aligned Translation: We are of colors,

Free Translation: We are colorful,

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Original Lyrics: No tenemos ni nombre,

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Aligned Translation: We don't even have name,

Free Translation: We don't even have a name,

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Original Lyrics: Pero tenemos algo

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Aligned Translation: But we have something

Free Translation: But we have something

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde,

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Original Lyrics: Es un gran sol,

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Aligned Translation: It's a great sun,

Free Translation: It's a great sun,

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Original Lyrics: Un sol dorado,

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Aligned Translation: A golden sun,

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde,

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

Free Translation: That hides at night

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Original Lyrics: Que por la noche se esconde.

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Aligned Translation: That hides for the night

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Review

Summary and Interpretation of "Somos de Colores" by Tontxu

The song “Somos de Colores” narrates a lighthearted yet reflective journey filled with unexpected twists. The story begins with the protagonist and their group preparing for a trip to Cuba, radiating excitement and energy as they navigate the airport. However, their plans are disrupted when 13 passengers are left behind due to an overbooking situation, humorously referred to as “faking buking.”

Undeterred, the group shifts their focus to alternative adventures, possibly to the Mediterranean, emphasizing spontaneity and resilience. The lyrics explore themes of freedom, unity, and the richness of life’s simple joys. Phrases like "Somos de colores, no tenemos ni nombre" suggest a collective identity that transcends individual labels, celebrating diversity and shared humanity. The recurring imagery of the golden sun hiding at night symbolizes enduring optimism despite life's challenges.

The song’s tone is playful and uplifting, with an undertone of introspection. It juxtaposes lighthearted experiences like impromptu road trips with deeper messages about appreciating life beyond material wealth.

  • The story is narrated through catchy, rhythmic verses that alternate between humor and depth. Tontxu uses vivid imagery, conversational language, and repetition in the chorus to reinforce its themes.
  • The setting shifts from the bustling airport to hypothetical destinations like Cuba and the Mediterranean, highlighting a sense of boundless exploration.
  • The timeline is fluid, focusing more on the journey's spontaneity rather than fixed temporal markers.
  • The narrator and their unnamed companions are the protagonists, embodying a carefree, collective spirit. Characters like “Yoki” and “Justo” add texture to the story.
  • The song revolves around an interrupted trip and the subsequent improvisation of new adventures, symbolizing adaptability and the pursuit of joy.

Emotional Impact

The song’s playful energy and profound subtext evoke a sense of freedom and camaraderie. It balances fun and reflection, leaving the listener both entertained and contemplative.

Explicit Themes and Tone

The lyrics do not include explicit themes but carry a subtle social commentary on consumerism and the value of imagination. It is predominantly a fun song with moments of philosophical insight.

Relation to the Video

The song does not include an official music video.

Links

You can find out more about the song here: https://www.letras.com/tontxu/1842163/significado.html

 

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Average Ratings

Most people find the song lyrics easy 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

Somos de Colores has 177 BPM (beats per minute)

Somos de Colores is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

References

RAE Based on a median word frequency of 55837 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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