Mañanitas

The song 'Mañanitas' by Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo is a playful and humorous take on the traditional Mexican birthday song 'Las Mañanitas.' The original song is typically sung to celebrate the birthday of a loved one, often early in the morning to wake them up on their special day. However, Ortiz de Pinedo's version is filled with comedic elements and exaggerated scenarios that give it a unique and entertaining twist.

In the lyrics, the singer starts by addressing a dear friend who is turning 106 years old, which is an obvious exaggeration meant to be humorous. The song continues with a series of comical and absurd statements, such as the day the friend was born being the same day dinosaurs were born, and the cows not giving milk. These hyperbolic statements are meant to tease the birthday person in a light-hearted way. The mention of mythical creatures like the chupacabra and the werewolf, as well as the mummy, adds a fantastical element to the song, further emphasizing its playful nature.

The chorus sections, with repetitions of 'Sapo verde eres tu' (You are a green toad) and the wishes for the birthday person to reach 100 years old with hair and teeth intact, are both nonsensical and endearing. The song concludes with a call for cake, a universal birthday desire, and a final cheer that is a nonsensical play on words. Overall, Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo's 'Mañanitas' is a comedic rendition that celebrates birthdays with laughter and joy, while also poking fun at the aging process in a friendly and affectionate manner.