Hijo de la Luna

Mecano

About Hijo de la Luna

"Hijo de la Luna" (English: "Child of the Moon") is a song written by José María Cano performed originally by the Spanish band Mecano with lead singer Ana Torroja. It appeared on their 1986 album, Entre el cielo y el suelo and had great success all over the Spanish speaking world, as did the album. From December 28, 1998 to January 16, 1999, a cover version by Loona topped the German charts, and reached number two on the Swiss singles' chart.


Year:
1990
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Tonto el que no entienda
Cuenta una leyenda
Que una hembra gitana
Conjuró a la luna hasta el amanecer
Llorando pedía
Al llegar el día
Desposar un calé

Tendrás a tu hombre piel morena
Desde el cielo habló la luna llena
Pero a cambio quiero
El hijo primero
Que le engendres a él
Que quien su hijo inmola
Para no estar sola
Poco le iba a querer

Luna quieres ser madre
Y no encuentras querer
Que te haga mujer
Dime luna de plata
Que pretendes hacer
Con un niño de piel, Ah, ah
Hijo de la luna

De padre canela nació un niño
Blanco como el lomo de un armiño
Con los ojos grises
En vez de aceituna
Niño albino de luna

Maldita su estampa
Este hijo es de un payo
Y yo no me lo callo

Luna quieres ser madre
Y no encuentras querer
Que te haga mujer
Dime luna de plata
Que pretendes hacer
Con un niño de piel, Ah, ah
Hijo de la luna

Gitano al creerse deshonrado
Se fue a su mujer cuchillo en mano
De quién es el hijo?
Me has engañado fijo
Y de muerte la hirió
Luego se hizo al monte
Con el niño en brazos
Y allí le abandonó

Luna quieres ser madre
Y no encuentras querer
Que te haga mujer
Dime luna de plata
Que pretendes hacer
Con un niño de piel, Ah, ah
Hijo de la luna

Y las noches que haya luna llena
Será porque el niño esté de buenas
Y si el niño llora
Menguará la luna
Para hacerle una cuna
Y si el niño llora
Menguará la luna
Para hacerle una cuna

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Written by: Jose Maria Cano Andres

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14 facts about this song

"Mecano" Origin
"Hijo de la Luna" is originally a song by the Spanish band "Mecano". The group, consisting of Nacho Cano, Jose Maria Cano, and Ana Torroja, released the hit single in 1986.
Song's Genre
The song belongs to the synth-pop genre which was extremely popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. It also showcases elements of flamenco, reflecting its Spanish origin.
Song Interpretation
"Hijo de la Luna" translates to "Son of the Moon". The song tells a story of a gypsy woman who prays to the moon for a husband, promising her firstborn in return.
Song Cover Version
The K-pop group "Loona" covered "Hijo de la Luna" in 2018. The cover version received a positive response, especially because it is unusual for K-pop bands to cover Spanish songs.
"Loona" Member's Performance
ViVi, a member of "Loona", performed the song with Spanish lyrics, showcasing her vocal talent as well as language skills.
Hit Song
In Spain, "Hijo de la Luna" became a number one hit by the band "Mecano" and it is now considered a classic song in Spanish music.
Multiple Covers and Languages
The song has been covered by several artists in different languages, including English, German, French, and Italian, proving its universal appeal.
Song in Entertainment Industry
"Hijo de la Luna" has been used in several television series and movies, most notably in the Spanish TV drama "The Time in Between".
Music Video
The original music video for "Hijo de la Luna" utilizes shadow puppetry to visualise the song's narrative, making it distinctive and memorable.
Awards and Recognition
While it didn't win any awards at the time of release, its lasting popularity has led to "Hijo de la Luna" being recognized as one of the greatest Spanish pop songs of all time.
Featured in Concerts
"Mecano" often performed "Hijo de la Luna" as part of their live concerts, and it became one of their most requested songs.
Symbolic Lyrics
The lyrics of "Hijo de la Luna" are steeped in symbolism and tell a deeply emotional story, which contributes to its enduring popularity.
Unique Collaborations
"Hijo de la Luna" has also been recorded as a duet, with artists like Montserrat Caballé, a famous Spanish soprano, highlighting its reach across different music genres.
Influence on Popular Culture
"Hijo de la Luna" has been referenced in books and other forms of media, demonstrating its cultural significance and influence.

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