Playa Y Pena

Los Wawanco Los Wawanco

A Tale of Love and Jealousy on the Shores

Los Wawanco's song "Playa Y Pena" is a poignant narrative that intertwines themes of love, jealousy, and tragedy. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a sailor's life, filled with simple pleasures like coconut rice, black tobacco, and coffee mixed with rum. These details set the scene for a story that is deeply rooted in the cultural and social fabric of coastal life, where the sea and its rhythms play a central role.

The song's narrative centers around a sailor who is described as wearing a sailor's cap and jacket, ready to dance in the cumbiamba or seek out fellow cumbia dancers. The mention of a "novia de piel de canela" (girlfriend with cinnamon skin) introduces a romantic element, but this love story takes a dark turn. The sailor is killed out of jealousy, a tragic fate that underscores the intensity of emotions and the potential for violence in matters of the heart.

The imagery of the sailor found with a dagger in his chest, looking up at the sky with the moon reflected in his eyes, is haunting. It evokes a sense of loss and the finality of death, contrasting sharply with the earlier scenes of lively dancing and simple joys. The repeated refrain, urging the cinnamon-skinned girlfriend not to wait for the sailor, reinforces the sorrow and inevitability of his fate. This song captures the essence of a tragic love story set against the backdrop of coastal life, where the beauty of the sea is juxtaposed with the harsh realities of human emotions.

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  1. Roberto Ruiz
  2. La Cosecha de Mujeres
  3. El Cafetero
  4. Don Goyo
  5. Agarrame La Escalera
  6. Que Felicidad
  7. La Negra Soledad
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  9. Palo Bonito
  10. Playa Y Pena
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