☝️ Key Points
- The song is about a flu that has been lingering for several days
- The singer visits a doctor to get treatment
- The doctor gives him advice on how to get rid of the flu
- It is emphasized that Mexico and Colombia should have good relations
- The song conveys the message that one should listen to their body and seek medical attention
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Gripa Colombiana" by
Los Tucanes de Tijuana are about a flu that has been lingering for several days. The singer describes that the weather is very crazy and there are cold temperatures. To get rid of the flu, he wants to drink something to chase away the bad mood.
He goes to the village doctor to get treated. The doctor gives him a remedy for a stuffy nose and recommends drinking water with oxygen. The singer is warned to be careful and not to drink cold drinks or juices, but only beer or wine with ice.
It is emphasized that one should trust the doctor and that Mexico and Colombia should continue to have good relations. The singer is grateful for not having a stuffy nose anymore thanks to the doctor.
It is said that the doctor studied underground and obtained his degree on the black market. If someone has this flu, they should seek him out.
At the end of the lyrics, there is a report of a discussion between deaf, mute, and blind people about whether this flu is dangerous or not.
The message of the song is to listen to your body and seek a doctor when you are sick. The importance of friendship between countries is also emphasized.