☝️ Key Points
- The song is about Celia Cruz's fascination with musicians from rural areas of Cuba
- She wonders from which cities or places these singers could come
- The chorus describes that the singers come from the mountains and sing on the plain
- Celia is excited about their music and is sure it will be impressive
- The song is a tribute to Cuban music and the musicians she admires so much
Interpretation
"Son de la Loma" is a song by
Celia Cruz that is about Cuban music and the musicians from the rural areas of Cuba. The song's lyrics tell the story of how Celia wants to know where these singers, who captivate her, come from and wants to meet them.
In the lines "De donde serán, Ay mama / Serán de La Habana / Serán de Santiago / Tierra Soberana", Celia wonders from which cities or places these talented singers could be. She mentions La Habana and Santiago as possible places known for their music.
The chorus "Son de la Loma / Y Cantan en llano / Ya Verás / Como no" describes that these singers come from the mountains (Loma) and sing on the plains (llano). The words "Ya Verás / Como no" mean "You will see / of course". Celia is excited about their music and is sure it will be impressive.
The lines "Mama ellos son de la loma / Mama ellos cantan en llano" repeat the message of the chorus and emphasize that these singers actually come from the mountains and sing on the plains.
Overall, the lyrics of "Son de la Loma" express Celia Cruz's fascination with these musicians from the rural areas of Cuba and highlight their unique musical heritage. It is a tribute to Cuban music and the singers she admires so much.