El Toro y La Luna

Gabino Pampini Gabino Pampini

The Enchanted Bull and the Moon: A Tale of Love and Longing

Gabino Pampini's song "El Toro y La Luna" is a poetic and evocative narrative that intertwines themes of love, nature, and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a bull who is deeply enamored with the moon. The moon, personified as a beautiful entity, is seen grooming itself in the reflections of a river, while the bull watches from a hidden spot among the bushes. This imagery sets the stage for a tale of unrequited love and the bull's futile attempts to reach the moon.

As the morning arrives and the moon disappears from the river, the bull, driven by its infatuation, plunges into the water, charging at the spot where the moon once was. This act symbolizes the bull's desperate and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable. The bull's love for the moon is so profound that it abandons its herd at night to gaze at the moon, painted in colors of poppy and olive, a metaphor for its vibrant and passionate nature.

The song further embellishes the bull's character by describing how the pilgrims of the mountains kiss its forehead and how the stars bathe it in silver. These poetic elements elevate the bull to a mythical status, emphasizing its bravery and noble lineage. The colorful fans that its legs resemble add to the enchanting and almost magical aura surrounding the bull. Through these rich and symbolic lyrics, Pampini creates a timeless story that resonates with themes of unattainable love and the beauty of nature.

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  1. Una Noche Más
  2. 5 Pa Las Doce
  3. El Toro y La Luna
  4. A Nuestro Modo
  5. Mi Vecina
  6. Pueblito Viejo
  7. CUMBIA SABROSONA
  8. CUERPO DE GUITARRA
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