Hijo de la Luna
Loona
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Tonto el que no entienda Cuenta una leyenda Que una hembra gitana Conjuró a la luna hasta el amanecer Llorando pedía Al llegar el día Desposar un calé Tendrás a tu hombre piel morena Desde el cielo habló la luna llena Pero a cambio quiero El hijo primero Que le engendres a él Que quien su hijo inmola Para no estar sola Poco le iba a querer Luna quieres ser madre Y no encuentras querer Que te haga mujer Dime luna de plata Que pretendes hacer Con un niño de piel, Ah, ah Hijo de la luna De padre canela nació un niño Blanco como el lomo de un armiño Con los ojos grises En vez de aceituna Niño albino de luna Maldita su estampa Este hijo es de un payo Y yo no me lo callo Luna quieres ser madre Y no encuentras querer Que te haga mujer Dime luna de plata Que pretendes hacer Con un niño de piel, Ah, ah Hijo de la luna Gitano al creerse deshonrado Se fue a su mujer cuchillo en mano De quién es el hijo? Me has engañado fijo Y de muerte la hirió Luego se hizo al monte Con el niño en brazos Y allí le abandonó Luna quieres ser madre Y no encuentras querer Que te haga mujer Dime luna de plata Que pretendes hacer Con un niño de piel, Ah, ah Hijo de la luna Y las noches que haya luna llena Será porque el niño esté de buenas Y si el niño llora Menguará la luna Para hacerle una cuna Y si el niño llora Menguará la luna Para hacerle una cuna
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Written by: Jose Maria Cano Andres
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
"Mecano" Origin"Hijo de la Luna" is originally a song by the Spanish band "Mecano". The group, consisting of Nacho Cano, Jose Maria Cano, and Ana Torroja, released the hit single in 1986.
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Song's GenreThe song belongs to the synth-pop genre which was extremely popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. It also showcases elements of flamenco, reflecting its Spanish origin.
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Song Interpretation"Hijo de la Luna" translates to "Son of the Moon". The song tells a story of a gypsy woman who prays to the moon for a husband, promising her firstborn in return.
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Song Cover VersionThe K-pop group "Loona" covered "Hijo de la Luna" in 2018. The cover version received a positive response, especially because it is unusual for K-pop bands to cover Spanish songs.
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"Loona" Member's PerformanceViVi, a member of "Loona", performed the song with Spanish lyrics, showcasing her vocal talent as well as language skills.
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Hit SongIn Spain, "Hijo de la Luna" became a number one hit by the band "Mecano" and it is now considered a classic song in Spanish music.
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Multiple Covers and LanguagesThe song has been covered by several artists in different languages, including English, German, French, and Italian, proving its universal appeal.
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Song in Entertainment Industry"Hijo de la Luna" has been used in several television series and movies, most notably in the Spanish TV drama "The Time in Between".
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Music VideoThe original music video for "Hijo de la Luna" utilizes shadow puppetry to visualise the song's narrative, making it distinctive and memorable.
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Awards and RecognitionWhile it didn't win any awards at the time of release, its lasting popularity has led to "Hijo de la Luna" being recognized as one of the greatest Spanish pop songs of all time.
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Featured in Concerts"Mecano" often performed "Hijo de la Luna" as part of their live concerts, and it became one of their most requested songs.
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Symbolic LyricsThe lyrics of "Hijo de la Luna" are steeped in symbolism and tell a deeply emotional story, which contributes to its enduring popularity.
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Unique Collaborations"Hijo de la Luna" has also been recorded as a duet, with artists like Montserrat Caballé, a famous Spanish soprano, highlighting its reach across different music genres.
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Influence on Popular Culture"Hijo de la Luna" has been referenced in books and other forms of media, demonstrating its cultural significance and influence.
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