Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: sad
Song Meaning of “El Vaso Derrama (Version Norteño Banda)” by La Fiera de Ojinaga
“El Vaso Derrama (Version Norteño Banda)” depicts the struggles of living in an oppressive society. The narrator explains how life has become so difficult that even the simplest of joys are often taken away. “Ya poco queda de lo que me hacía feliz/y he visto en el vaso que lo que hay se derrama” (And what little I had that would make me happy/I saw in the cup that what is there spills over).
He carries on to explain through his melancholic lyrics how he must stay strong despite the weight of the world that surrounds him. He acknowledges that it is going to take time and hard work to break free of the oppressive system. The chorus resonates with a sense of coming together to make a stand in order to rise above: “Y sin importar que todos me quieren ver caer/me mantengo firme, pues no hay otra salida/si me quieren hundir, tendré que navegar” (And regardless of everyone wanting to see me fall/I’ll remain standing, as there is no other way/if they want to sink me, I’ll have to sail).
The song inspires solidarity and resilience, encouraging its listeners to remain strong even in difficult times and fight for their freedom. It is a powerful message of hope and determination to those who find themselves in oppressive situations.