Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: salsa
Song Meaning of “Latino” by Adolescent’s Orquesta
Latino by Adolescent’s Orquesta is a song that celebrates the pride of being a Latino. It speaks of the struggles they’ve faced in getting to where they are, but also of their resilience and talents. Through their music, they proclaim their place in society and its culture, unapologetically.
Beginning with an invigorating call to the percussion and the vibrant rhythm of the trumpet, the song speaks of the powerful presence of Latin music in the world. They sing of the joy of the party, the spirit of pride and celebration, and the bygone days when they were greeted with scorn.
In the chorus, they proclaim to “Ruégale al ritmo de latino”, or “Dance to the rhythm of the Latino” as they urge others to embrace their culture. Other lines in the chorus symbolically represent their struggle, when they sing of “Bailando tus sueños a pesar de la opresión”, or “Dancing their dreams in spite of the oppression.”
The verses also speak of strength and unity as they encourage themselves to “Se Sinceros, Como Ctrl Alt Borrar”, which roughly translates to “Be sincere, like Ctrl Alt Delete” — a reference to the computer command which erases things, suggesting a start fresh.