Vengo Solterito

The song 'Vengo Solterito' by Los Apus is a vibrant expression of the joys and freedoms associated with being single. Los Apus, a group known for their Andean folk music, often incorporate traditional sounds and themes into their songs, and this track is no exception. The lyrics, with their repetitive structure, emphasize the state of being unattached and the preference for a single life over the complications that can come with marriage.

In the song, the singer compares himself to a 'duraznito' (a little peach) with 'una sola pepa' (a single seed), symbolizing his singularity and uniqueness. The comparison to a fruit with only one seed is a metaphor for his solitary but whole existence. In contrast, he says he is not a 'manzano' (apple tree), which can have 'cuatro corazones' (four cores), possibly alluding to the potential for divided affections or the complexities of romantic relationships involving multiple people.

The repeated lines 'Vengo solterito, no vengo casado' (I come as a bachelor, not married) and the phrases 'waqachiykymansis' and 'llaquichiykymansis' which suggest crying and sadness, reinforce the idea that marriage can bring emotional challenges and constraints. The singer expresses a clear preference for the freedom of single life, where he can roam 'sapay purinaypaq' (alone for my walk) without the weight of these burdens. 'Vengo Solterito' is a celebration of independence and individuality, set to the lively and culturally rich backdrop of Andean music.