"México lindo y querido" is a traditional mariachi and ranchera Mexican song written by Chucho Monge and made famous by singer Jorge Negrete ("the singing charro"). He sang it in the 1952 movie Forever Yours.
It is widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking world for its characterization of patriotism and loyalty for the land of Mexico. It has been covered by many well-known artists, including Vicente Fernández, Ana Gabriel, Bertín Osborne, and Pedro Fernández.
The most recognizable stanza of the song states:
| Spanish | English Translation |
|---|---|
| México lindo y querido Si muero lejos de ti Que digan que estoy dormido Y que me traigan aquí |
Lovely, beloved Mexico If I die far from you May they say that I'm asleep And may they bring me back here |
See also
References
- "Chucho Monge" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Mexico. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- Mora, C.J. (2015). Mexican Cinema: Reflections of a Society, 1896-2004, 3d ed. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-7864-9187-2. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- Kernecker, Herb (2005). When in Mexico, Do as the Mexicans Do. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 49–55. ISBN 0-8442-2783-8.
- Rosales, Francisco Arturo (1997). Chicano!: the history of the Mexican American civil rights movement. Arte Publico Press. pp. 57–59. ISBN 1-55885-201-8.
External links
- History of México lindo y querido (in Italian)