El Toro Relajo
Selena
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Aguas que alli viene un toro! Es el relajo Escondete tras las trancas, chatita Que viene bravo Why avientame tu rebozo mi vida Pa' capotearlo Toro, toro, toro Entra de largo Que mi prieta chula torito Te esta mirando Toro, toro, toro Toro relajo Ya te estoy quitando torito Lo alebrestado Ya van a abrir las trancas De su chiquero Que ya le quite a este toro, mi vida Lo mitotero Why alli va como borrequito, chatita A su potrero Toro, toro, toro Entra de largo Que mi prieta chula torito Te esta mirando Toro, toro, toro Toro relajo Ya te estoy quitando torito Lo alebrestado Ya te estoy quitando torito Lo alebrestado Ay yay
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Written by: Felipe Bermejo Araujo
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Original Songwriter"El Toro Relajo" was originally penned by the legendary Mexican singer-songwriter Felipe Arriaga.
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Selena VersionThe Queen of Tejano music, Selena, famously performed her own rendition of "El Toro Relajo," which has since become a fan favorite.
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Album AppearanceSelena's rendition of "El Toro Relajo" features in the soundtrack album for the movie Selena, which is a biographical drama film about her life and career.
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Unreleased During LifetimeInterestingly, Selena's version of "El Toro Relajo" was not released while she was alive. It was only after her death that the song was made public.
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Style of Music"El Toro Relajo" is a Mariachi song, a genre of regional Mexican music that dates back to at least the 18th century.
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Grammy NominationThe soundtrack of the film Selena, including the song "El Toro Relajo," was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1998 for Best Mexican-American Album.
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Chart SuccessDespite being released posthumously, "El Toro Relajo," along with the entire soundtrack of Selena, made it to the U.S. Billboard 200, peaking at number 176.
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Song ThemeThe song is often interpreted as a romantic tale of a woman scorned, using the metaphor of a bullfight.
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Selena's InterpretationSelena is celebrated for her energetic and soulful interpretation of "El Toro Relajo," which shows off her versatile vocal range.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is a staple in Mexican and Mexican-American entertainment, commonly performed at gatherings and celebrations. Selena's rendition, in particular, has contributed to the ongoing popularity of the song.
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