☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics are about Pedro Pinto, a character that exists in legends.
- Pedro Pinto was an uneducated poet, described as a walker on sidewalks and a toy soldier.
- He was depicted as a hero in battles and as a bohemian that the years painted.
- Pedro Pinto is presented as a kind of contemporary Jesus who had different professions and roles.
- The text tells the story of Pedro Pinto as a singer on the sidewalks, who now retires and remains in memory as a muse and inspiration.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Don Pedro Pinto" by
Ricardo Montaner are about a character named Pedro Pinto, who exists in legends. Pedro Pinto was an uneducated poet who wrote with a pencil that resembled the stars. He was a stroller on my sidewalks and a toy soldier that drives my ideas. But his waiting is over.
The text describes Pedro Pinto as a hero in battles, who hung the garlands for the festival on Don Pascual Street. He is also portrayed as a bohemian to whom the years were painted to give him seriousness. Pedro Pinto is described as a dancer and carpenter who had no luck in the game and claimed to love Margarita. But his life is over.
The text also says that Pedro Pinto left traces, as he shopped without money, only with his friendly face. He is depicted as a contemporary Jesus who was a carpenter, lecturer, actor, mason, politician, dancer, and womanizer. He also gave classes on street corners on how to be a responsible, exemplary husband.
The text tells the story of Pedro Pinto, a singer on the sidewalks who is now retiring. He was an inspiration to many and a subject of love. The text ends with a greeting to his eternity and says that Pedro Pinto will be remembered in history as a muse and inspiration.