La Puerta Negra — English translation

Los Tigres Del Norte · spanish → English

What "La Puerta Negra" means

A defiant love song about a couple kept apart by strict, jealous parents. The singer talks to his sweetheart, who is locked behind a heavily bolted black door, and insists that no padlock will stop him. He reminds her that her parents once faced the same kind of barrier in their own romance. The tone is playful and confident, with a teasing laugh, treating the door as a harmless obstacle because their love is mutual.

Ya está cerrada, con tres candados
It is already locked up with three padlocks
Y remachada la puerta negra
And that black door is reinforced and bolted shut
Porque tus padres están celosos
Because your parents are so protective and jealous
Y tienen miedo que yo te quiera
And they are terrified of me loving you

Quick answers

What does "La Puerta Negra" by Los Tigres Del Norte mean?

A defiant love song about a couple kept apart by strict, jealous parents. The singer talks to his sweetheart, who is locked behind a heavily bolted black door, and insists that no padlock will stop him. He reminds her that her parents once faced the same kind of barrier in their own romance. The tone is playful and confident, with a teasing laugh, treating the door as a harmless obstacle because their love is mutual.

What language is "La Puerta Negra" sung in?

La Puerta Negra by Los Tigres Del Norte is sung in Spanish.

Is there an English translation of "La Puerta Negra"?

Yes. Kemi has a line-by-line English translation of "La Puerta Negra" by Los Tigres Del Norte. The first lines are free to read on this page, and a free account unlocks the full translation.

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