Cubano Lyrics With English Translation – Leoni Torres
Leoni Torres brings the rhythm of Cuba to life in ‘Cubano.’ The lyrics writer Albaro Lennier Mesa collaborates with Jordany González Mora to craft a heartfelt tribute to Cuban identity. The song mixes traditional sounds with personal pride, celebrating the island’s rich culture.
The narrator describes himself as ‘the Havana tobacco and the aroma of coffee,’ linking his identity to Cuba’s most iconic elements. Leoni Torres sings about his roots, from the humble streets to the beauty of the Caribbean. The line ‘I’d like to be a bridge from one shore to the other’ speaks to his longing to connect his homeland with the world.
Llegó la voz del amorThe voice of love has arrived.
El sol de mi vieja HabanaThe sun of my old Havana.
El sonido del tamborThe sound of the drum.
Soy la música cubanaI am Cuban music.
EeeeEeee.
Vengo de una isla bellaI come from a beautiful island,
Con un corazón sincerowith a sincere heart.
Represento mi banderaI represent my flag.
Con guayabera y sombreroWith a ‘guayabera’ shirt and a sombrero.
Ya no gozo guayaberoMy joy isn’t just that of a country boy anymore.
Celia Cruz, Benny MoreCelia Cruz, Benny Moré.
Willy, ya vienen llegandoWilly, they’re arriving now.
Que bonito canta ustedHow beautifully you sing.
Yo soy el tabaco habano y el aroma del caféI’m the Havana tobacco and the aroma of coffee.
Yo vengo de la pobreza de la gente más humildeI come from the poverty of the most humble people.
Representó la belleza de la perla del caribeI represent the beauty of the pearl of the Caribbean.
Yo soy un ángel que escribe música con sentimientoI’m an angel who writes music with feeling.
Y aunque no viva en mi tierra soy cubano cien por cientosAnd even though I don’t live in my homeland, I’m one hundred percent Cuban.
Llanto de amor y de lamento la tierra donde nacíA cry of love and sorrow for the land where I was born.
Y si preguntan por mi tengo el mismo sentimientoAnd if they ask about me, I have the same feeling.
Yo quisiera ser un puente de una orilla a la otra orillaI’d like to be a bridge from one shore to the other,
Pa que toda Cuba vengaso all of Cuba can come,
y vuelva el que nunca olvida.and the one who never forgets can return.
Cuba soy yoI am Cuba.
Yo soy cubanoI am Cuban.
(Repetir 4 veces)(Repeat 4 times)
Yo soy cubanoI am Cuban.
Cuba soy yoI am Cuba.
Yo soy cubanoI am Cuban.
De Santa Cruz del SurFrom Santa Cruz del Sur.
CamagüeyanoFrom Camagüey.
¡Oye, como canta el piano!Listen to how the piano sings!
The lyrics of ‘Cubano’ celebrate Cuban pride and heritage. Leoni Torres delivers a touching anthem that connects listeners to the soul of his homeland.
