Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “La Rondalla / Luna De Octubre” by Jorge Muñiz
This beautiful song by Jorge Muñiz is an ode to a monthly special tradition in Latin American culture – a rondalla or a gathering of friends to play traditional instruments, sing and dance under the moonlight.
The lyrics find Muñiz reflecting on a past experience as he remembers this time of month when a group of youngsters with their guitars, mandolins and fiddles would come together on the edge of town. They’d stay together all night long, enjoying the wonderful music, the warm atmosphere, the gentle moonlight and the romantic atmosphere this gathering would present. Through his musings, he remembers the wide range of emotions he felt that night – the joy and appreciation of being able to make music with his friends; the passion for his art; the heartbreaking sadness he shared when one of the strings broke during a serenade; and the bittersweet joy of the last song, “Adios Mis Amigos” as they said goodbye to that special moment together.
The song speaks of a nostalgia for a lost moment, yet rejoices in the power of that time to bring joy and unity to those involved. The lyrics “We have shared a night of love, easy for us to share our dreams” convey the timelessness of the emotion of those evenings, reminding the listener of the long lasting impression of such simple pleasures.
The music of the song perfectly encapsulates the nostalgic yet hopeful sentiment of the words.