Rosa das rosas (Rose of roses)

Lyrics: Alfonso X O Sabio

Adaptation of the lyrics: Carlos and Fran Amil

Music: Fran and Carlos Amil

Alfonso X El Sabio is projected from the thirteenth century to the present day with a masterpiece such as “Cantigas de Santa María”. These cantigas are one of the most important collections of monophonic song in Western medieval literature. In music, monophony or monody is the simplest texture, consisting of a single melodic line without any musical accompaniment.

Fran in front of the castle of Maceda (Ourense) in which it is said that Alfonso X spent his childhood. As the data is not entirely confirmed, we do not put a photo either, but an interpretation of a photo made by Carlos Amil

You can take a look at this interesting article, which expands our knowledge about this literary-musical marvel

Our tribute takes the form of fusion between Latin airs and even rap in search of a rhythm that makes people dance. Praise.

**Fran posing at the IES Afonso X O Sabio in A Barcala (Cambre, A Coruña)**

Fran Amil: lead vocals, backing vocals, percussion and drums

Paco Cerdeira: electric guitar

Antón Fernández “Torroncho”: bass

Francisco Rosa: tres cubano (three cuban)

Manu Payno: trumpet

Arturo Vaquero: percussion

Ángeles Dorrio y Carmen Rey: choirs

Remember that you can read the lyrics while you listen to the song.

ROSA DAS ROSAS Fran Amil 3:44

Esta é en loor de Santa María	This is in praise of Santa Maria
como é fermosa e boa	how beautiful and good
e há gran poder…	and she has great power…
Rosa das Rosas e Fror das Frores;	Rose of Roses and Flower of Flowers;
Dona das Donas, Señor das Señores	Owner of the Owners, Lady of the Ladies.

Rosa de beldade e de parecer;	Rose of beauty and beauty;
flor de alegría e de prazer.	flower of joy and pleasure.
Dona moi piadosa é	Very pious owner is

Ai, ai, ai, loor, ai, ai, ai	Oh, oh, oh, praise, oh, oh, oh

A tal señor devo moito amar	To such a lady I owe a lot to love
que de todo mal pode gardar (pode)	that from all evil she can save (can)
pode os pecados perdoar	can forgive sins
que fan no mundo malos sabores	what do bad appetites do in the world
Rosa das Rosas, Fror das Frores;	Rose of Roses and Flower of Flowers;
Dona das Donas, Señor das Señores	Owner of the Owners, Lady of the Ladies.

Esta dona que eu teño por señor	This owner that I have as a lady
é da que quero ser trobador	she is the one I want to be a troubadour for
se eu non podo haber o seu amor	If I can’t have your love
dou ao demo os outros amores.	I give the devil the other loves.
Rosa das Rosas, Fror das Frores;	Rose of Roses and Flower of Flowers;
Dona das Donas, Señor das Señores	Owner of the Owners, Lady of the Ladies.

Esta é en loor de Santa María	This is in praise of Santa Maria
como é fermosa e boa	how beautiful and good
e há gran poder;	and she has great power…
Dona moi piadosa é	Very pious owner is
Rosa das Rosas, Fror das Frores	Rose of Roses and Flower of Flowers;
Dona das Donas, Señor das Señores	Owner of the Owners, Lady of the Ladies.

Ai, ai, ai, loor, ai, ai, ai	Oh, oh, oh, praise, oh, oh, oh
Santa María, Santa María	Santa María, Santa María

If you want to see more lyrics from the album “Popsia Vol. I” click HERE.

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