Interpretation
The song 'Cancion Del Mariachi' is a song that celebrates the passion and culture of Mexican life and Mariachi music. The singer in the song, portrayed by
Antonio Banderas, describes himself as an honest man who enjoys the best things in life - women, money, and love ('Soy un hombre muy honrado, Que me gusta lo mejor / Las mujeres no me faltan, Ni al dinero, ni el amor').
He talks about his life as a rider who rides through the mountains, with the stars and the moon guiding his way ('Jineteando en mi caballo, Por la sierra yo me voy / Las estrellas y la luna, Ellas me dicen donde voy').
A recurring theme is his love for music. He loves playing the guitar and singing the 'son', a type of traditional Mexican music. He is accompanied by a Mariachi band when he sings his song ('Me gusta tocar guitarra, me gusta cantar el son / Mariachi me acompaña, cuando canto mi canción').
He also enjoys drinking, especially aguardiente (a strong alcohol) and tequila, which he considers the best drinks ('Me gustan tomar mis copas, aguardiente es lo mejor / También la tequila blanca, con su sal le da sabor').
The chorus is a declaration of love to a dark-haired woman ('Ay, ay, mi amor / Ay, mi morena / De mi corazón'), showing his romantic side.
Overall, the song is an expression of pride and joy in Mexican life, culture, music, and love.