Interpretation
"El México de Rocío" is a song performed by
Rocío Dúrcal that speaks about her love for Mexico. The lyrics describe how much she loves the country and its people, and how it has become a part of her identity.
In the song, she sings about how she keeps coming back to Mexico and how the hospitality and warmth of the people have impressed her. She feels drawn to Mexico and has gradually fallen in love with the country. She sings: "De tanto venir a México, Lo cariñosa se me ha pegado, Parece que de esta patria, Poquito a poco me enamorado" (From so many visits to Mexico, the affection has stuck to me, It seems that little by little I have fallen in love with this country).
The lyrics also mention how much she loves Mexican music and the songs of the country. She describes how she gets a lump in her throat and her heart opens with joy when she sings these songs. She sings: "Cuando canto sus canciones, Siento un nudo en mi garganta, Siento como se me alegra el corazón, Por eso canta" (When I sing their songs, I feel a knot in my throat, I feel how my heart opens with joy, That's why I sing).
The lyrics also express her gratitude towards Mexico and how much she values the country. She tells about her encounters with the people and how she tells them about the beauty and traditions of the country. She sings: "Le cuento a cuanto me encuentro, Lo bueno que esta tierra, Su historia y sus tradiciones, Y todo lo que en ella encierra" (I tell everyone I meet, about the good of this land, Its history and traditions, And everything it holds).
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of Mexican culture and how it has become a part of Rocío Dúrcal's life. She sings: "México, lindo y querido, Grande, libre y soberano, De dios eres un buen hijo, Y del mundo un buen hermano" (Mexico, beautiful and beloved, Great, free and sovereign, You are a good son of God, And a good brother to the world).
Overall, the lyrics of the song "El México de Rocío" express Rocío Dúrcal's deep love and connection to Mexico. It is a tribute to the country, its people, and its culture."