Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: salsa
Song Meaning of “El Borracho” by El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
El Borracho is a song about an alcoholic man who’s lost himself in his vice. He realises that his drinking is destroying his life, and the lives of those he loves. Despite this, the man cannot find the strength to break away from his addiction. He’s desperate to make amends, but can’t find a way forward. There’s a sense of sorrow in the song, as the man is stuck in a downward spiral of his own creation. The chorus reflects this, as it speaks of the desperation to find a way out:
“Ay, El Borracho, ¿Qué haces para curarte?
¿Cómo te liberarás de las penas y dolores que tienes?
El alcohol es tu enemigo, Pero El Borracho no se rendirá.”
This translates to:
“Oh, drunkard, what are you doing to heal?
How will you free yourself from the pains and sorrows that you have?
Alcohol is your enemy, but the drunkard will not surrender.”
The song suggests that the only way for the man to move on is to finally accept his addiction and seek help. As the song closes it speaks of hope, that one day the man can find his way back to a better life.