Manguito Biche

The song 'Manguito Biche' by Diomedes Díaz, a prominent figure in the vallenato genre, which is a traditional music style from Colombia, tells a story of regret and the consequences of prioritizing material wealth over genuine love and relationships. The lyrics are a narrative of a man addressing a former lover who rejected him because he was not wealthy, only to later find herself in a situation of regret and dissatisfaction.

The song begins with the man telling the woman not to blame fate for the downturn in her life, suggesting that her current unhappiness is a result of her own choices. The phrase 'Ay no le heches la culpa al destino' implies that one should take responsibility for the outcomes of their decisions. The woman once rejected the narrator because he was 'varado' or stranded, meaning he did not have the financial means that she desired. The song continues to describe how the woman's pursuit of wealth led her to a relationship with a rich man who left her pregnant ('gorda por nueve meses'), a metaphor for the consequences of her choices.

The chorus uses the saying 'sarna con gusto no pica,' which translates to 'if you do it willingly, it doesn't itch,' meaning that one should not complain about a situation they willingly got themselves into. The song's title, 'Manguito Biche,' refers to an unripe mango, which is known for its sour taste. This symbolizes the woman's bitter regret as she now feels the urge to vomit, a physical manifestation of her emotional state. Diomedes Díaz uses this song to comment on the dangers of letting ambition and the desire for money dictate one's choices, especially when it comes at the cost of true happiness and love.