"La Llorona" Ángela Aguilar ver. | Cover by Justine M.

to everyone who celebrates it, feliz día de los muertos! i've adored this song for many years already, and while i don't personally participate in día de los muertos, i figured i'd make my cover of this song a dedication to the holiday and to all who celebrate.
knowing how significant this holiday is to mexican culture, i wanted to do my best to respect and honor it. and so i worked with a mexican artist to develop the art for this video. the concept of this art is based in my desire to fuse my personality and filipino culture with mexican culture and traditional día de los muertos symbols. details were extremely important to me when it came to this piece, and there are several components that refer to mexican culture, filipino culture and my personal identity as a queer individual. i won't list them all here, but see if you can point them all out!
✨ if you are someone who is unfamiliar with this holiday, i HIGHLY recommend looking through the dayofthedead.holiday/ website! it's produced by writers who were born or are currently based in mexico, and their content is based in academic research and firsthand experience.
🎶 COVER CREDITS
- Original song by Ángela Aguilar
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- Instrumental by Producciones Phoenix
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- Tune/Mix/Master by ryuuki
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- Vocals by Justine M.
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[@JustinesMic]

some reads i HIGHLY recommend! ✨ la llorona (history of folklore): www.nuestraverdad.com/post/the-origin-of-la-llorona-la-malinche-and-la-virgin-de-guadalupe ✨ la llorona (history of folk song): www.grammy.com/grammys/news/many-faces-la-llorona ✨ about “la catrina:” dayofthedead.holiday/traditions/who-is-la-catrina ✨ the meaning of sugar skull makeup: belatina.com/real-meaning-sugar-skull-makeup/

[@Sarahandthevintagebooks]

As a mexican girl that has heard a million versions of this song I can say I cried and am in love with yours 😍 your pronunciation is so on point 💫 precioso :3

[@JustinesMic]

i know you’ve supported my channel for a while already, so seeing your comment when i was already nervous about how this video would be received means the world to me. thank you so much. 🥺💕

[@elsenordelassandias8236]

Mexican here, very nice indeed, you can hardly hear the English settlement, I am surprised by the correct pronunciation of the lyrics, very precise and the truth is that it is a work to be admired. (sorry for the possible bad spelling but I'm using Google translate: 3)

[@goatnephilim7474]

you probably get the "i am mexican and this is pure perfection" a lot but its just,,, the truth this is the best cover I've heard, it carries so much feelings and emotions with each lyric your voice is beautiful and the pronouncation is perfect not even hispanic artists are able to carry so much feelings through this song honestly wish i had discovered this masterpiece earlier, 10/10★

[@carlochable2632]

la llorona is not an Angela Aguilar song, she did just a cover. the song is a mexican flok song without an author, but the common knoledge says that Andrés Henestrosa made a compilation of different rimes in order to have the actual song. Angela Aguilar just did a cover... so it would be better if you take the name of angela from the name of the song. by the way, what a lovely cover you did

[@JustinesMic]

thank you for informing me! this is very helpful. perhaps i’ll correct the title and say that i sang a version that she did.

[@lareselcorrobarrutia6773]

Parece que eres nativa hablante, tienes un acento y pronunciación exelente

[@nita7703]

Wait wait, Spanish's not your first language? Could have fooled me with your amazing accent

[@Van3tia]

All the songs you pick are perfect for your voice

[@user-zg4dq6is5h]

Salías de un templo un día, Llorona Cuando al pasar yo te vi Salías de un templo un día, Llorona Cuando al pasar yo te vi Hermoso huipil llevabas, Llorona Que la virgen te creí Hermoso huipil llevabas, Llorona Que la virgen te creí Ay, de mí Llorona, Llorona, Llorona De un campo lirio Ay, de mí Llorona, Llorona, Llorona De un campo lirio El que no sabe de amores, Llorona No sabe lo que es martirio El que no sabe de amores, Llorona No sabe lo que es martirio No sé qué tienen las flores, Llorona Las flores de un campo santo No sé qué tienen las flores, Llorona Las flores de un campo santo Que cuando las mueve el viento, Llorona Parece que están llorando Que cuando las mueve el viento, Llorona Parece que están llorando Ay, de mí Llorona, Llorona, Llorona Llévame al río Ay, de mí Llorona, Llorona, Llorona Llévame al río Tápame con tu rebozo, Llorona Porque me muero de frío Tápame con tu rebozo, Llorona Porque me muero de frío Dos besos llevo en el alma, Llorona Que no se apartan de mí Dos besos llevo en el alma, Llorona Que no se apartan de mí El último de mi madre, Llorona Y el primero que te di El último de mi madre, Llorona Y el primero que te di, ay Yo te di Tápame con tu rebozo, Llorona Tápame con tu rebozo, Llorona Porque me muero de frío Muero de frío

[@minez5628]

Thanks. This way I can translate and see what she's saying~ lol

[@leonhardtmills]

As a mexican who loves this song to death * wink * , my goodness what an amazing cover, you can hardly hear the accent there, it's so well pronounced and you sang it beautifully. Amazing job! 💜✨

[@Poly_FrutaConQueso]

Oh por dioos, sabes Español?!?! Ayy, me muero me muero me mueroooo, te amo te amo, 100/10, me encanta, 💖💖💖💖💖

[@Blaxem]

Woooow, te quedó precioso. Excelente pronunciación 💕💕✨

[@keyboardtypes8067]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL????? THE WAY YOUR VOICE JUST SCRATCHES THAT MUSICAL ITCH there’s been so many different ways to hear this song but this has to be one of the best version out there! it’s just so haunting in the best way

[@loviebeest]

I love that you gave some reads on la Llorona. I had heard the name before but never knew anything about it. (except after reading the folklore history that she was used as an inspiration for the lady in white for one of the first episodes of supernatural.) I love your cover, its very soothing.

[@angellodaemon]

This is beautiful. I honestly cannot even. I feel silly for trying to sing the disney version after this. This is honestly magnificent beyond what i can describe

[@aniballatorrebilbao1556]

Esta re gueno :3 Am not mexican, but i really love hearing such a beautiful performance in spanish, especially when is a song so representative of our fellow latinoamerican brothers's culture. Saludos desde Chile 😉 🇨🇱

[@Murphinator-gx5on]

Not going to lie, your best cover yet

[@Luki_GNS]

¡Que musica hermosa! Saludos desde Brasil 🇧🇷

[@H1k1k0mori_Gh0st]

I once heard the tale of La Llorona online, and I love how this passes on the feeling of the original folktale, great job!

[@chloebreez]

This is so gorgeous! You did a beautiful job as usual!

[@jlynn4187]

oh wow this is a favorite song of mine, I just love the folklore and the music and your rendition and pronunciation es muy bonita

[@kitty-kalamariart4577]

what a wonderful rendition of the song. I love all the details in the art especially the bi makeup, I might copy that the next time I draw myself as a catrina

[@ozestrin4092]

Would you be able to sing hellfire from the hunchback of notre dame ? You have a nice singing voice

[@JustinesMic]

it’s actually my goal to cover that song one day! i’m obsessed with a lot of the covers i’ve heard of it, so i definitely wanna do my own version of it one day (while also probably showcasing two of my OCs). i may need to sing a MUCH lower version of it though, at least lower in terms of what’s typical for a female rendition of this song. while i am a mezzo, my belting range is limited. i hope there’s still interest in a cover of that song though despite mine likely not having the known show stopping high notes. 💕

[@ozestrin4092]

@@JustinesMic that’s fine take your time as you need no rush at all

[@irocky7772]

@@JustinesMic Well, if/when you decide to release your own version, I'll definitely check it out. If your other covers are anything to go by, it'll definitely be worth it.

[@ihavedaikonlegstoobish2152]

You have no idea how many versions of this song I have heard and honestly this one is so beautifull

[@Julio-bo3fk]

Your voice is perfect!!! Sounds pretty similar to the Angela herself To add, your spanish is GOD TIER, it sounds native :'D. Gracias for this magnificent cover!!!

[@ldj553]

For a moment I thought it was another singer. Your spanish reminded me of home, i felt so emotional 😢.

[@majoduarte6711]

Que hermosa voz! Me encantaaaa! I’m here because of your cover with Reinaeiry of a whole new world from Aladdin. I just loved your voice and what a surprise I got when I found this cover while I was searching for your channel. It makes me so excited as a Mexican to hear this. This cover is amazing and you’re pronunciation it’s impressive, not only you said every word correctly, you also kept the intension and the feeling of the song. I simply loved it.

[@m.o.r.a.n.4030]

BEAUTIFUUUUL

[@princesspumpkin4296]

Even song so beautiful and reminds me how this woman's name haunts me even now.

[@zacharydaly5328]

That was totally lovely! Well done, Justine!

[@theaterkidem]

aye que hermoso!! tienes un voz perfecto para esta canción :)

[@kevinjosuedegolladosanchez6879]

Maravillosa melodía!!! I like it!!!

[@ioanalungu1463]

This is sooo beautiful . I love how you put your style and vision on every song you cover 💫

[@ilovethemusic3853]

Ok girl, we need your covers in Spotify, your voice is beautiful, saludos desde México, taco taco

[@esmeraldasings]

You did such a GORGEOUS job!!! 💖

[@carlochable2632]

lovelly illsutratioon, lovelly song... what a couple of great artist!

[@FlutterRoze]

Beautiful! Great job! 🤍

[@smoldogo2979]

I've loved this song ever since I first heard it and your cover is so amazing!

[@Anastasia-bq9hc]

Your voice is absolutely fantastic 💛🌟

[@minadominguez1580]

Omggg i love the pronunciation and your voice, always the best ❤❤✨

[@KiomaA]

Wow! What a catchy song

[@migenius9220]

I'm floored this doesnt have more views. What a beautiful cover...

[@miguelsalazar1161]

Que buen cover, muchas felicitaciones y gran trabajo 😃👏

[@dennisealexandra5525]

ay pero que bello cover y qué hermoso arte 10/10 una sub más a esta belleza 💕

[@wangzhan3213]

This is absolute perfection. Your voice is Godsent and I love listening to you so much.

[@RavenSutcliffe]

Okay HOW haven't i heard this cover before. The feeling in your voice and the way you incorporate Mexican style vocalisations laid me flat on my back within the first thirty seconds immmm As for the details you mentioned in the description, these are the ones i saw: -Mexican: the hairstyle and sugar skull makeup, the bunting, and the golden flowers (i keep forgetting their name) -Filipino: the María Clara dress was perhaps the most obvious, but I'm almost convinced the hairstyle is a fusion... I don't know if the flowers, especially the small star shaped ones, are meant to represent something in that regard; i know that chrysanthemums represent death in both Mexico and the Philippines -Queer identity: the sugar skull makeup is done in the bi flag colors. I'm going to go on a limb and say the lavender color of the María Clara is a reference to that color (and flower) being used by the sapphic community. The art was a masterpiece, and combined with your voice... You managed to get up in my favorite version only a little bit behind Chavela Vargas!

[@sryahtoppinhammondakaqueen8293]

I play that song when I was at the bus going to school and home

[@brookeen_dreams]

OH, MY GOD!! I need to say... I LOVED IT THIS COVER

[@zyphirka1559]

Amazing cover, thank you :3

[@lovelyjuliexo]

i think this is the best La Llorana cover i've heard???? 😲💕

[@urullereurol2216]

It's so beautiful 😢

[@kairussell2156]

Beautiful and haunting. 💟

[@jadielnieves1575]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 im in love

[@SarahLuna792]

It is beautiful and perfect , you are beautiful...Es hermoso y perfecto la vos es lindísima

[@belen.2999]

Your Spanish is stunning! I found your channel very recently, so sorry if it is your native language and I didn't have idea- +, you choose such a beautiful song!

[@samuelavila3730]

AMO 😍

[@user-sn8rk7kk1j]

i love your voice is beautiful😍

[@ilove_casey]

Esta canción está inspirada en una película que todos conocemos "Coco" es buena la voz de fondo es maravillosa

[@khaoskat]

No, está canción es mucho más vieja que Coco. Es antigua

[@khaoskat]

Pero Coco si es una peli padrisima

[@luislei420]

I'm not mexican but i love it y me gusta

[@maxdon2001]

Great cover!

[@angelajaime5155]

Your voice is very strong, perfect for this song

[@theproperpointless1647]

New to the channel came from your bo burnham cover this channels awesome

[@melancholiavalentine2544]

Wow

[@leonvalko6938]

mexican approved!

[@shannajeand.juancasenas330]

Bro at the start i had alittle doubt because I'm a recent subscriber and i haven't heard this great voice of yours! But certainly I'm very impressed!! I love the Spanish sub and I'm actually looking forward into looking more Spanish covers! So please do more!! By a 11 yr old

[@elizabethpearson1345]

I love the bi pride colors!

[@DeiseaneSilva-il2ys]

Essa música é faz lembrar triste chegar repiu da rebio 😭🥶

[@lalasanchez4551]

Do you speak spanish? I thought you didn´t but I´m colombian and your pronunciation is PERFECT

[@thebeautifulrose294]

My sister and her mariachi sang this song it was so beautiful

[@marianoleneroacevedo7308]

Qué bonito cantas

[@dmwnuke._re]

lovee❤❤❤❤

[@Euro._Ger]

hello myself

[@Ghostly_writer]

Underrated

[@itsartsyaristudios4819hadballs]

i heard ur cover back then where is it?

[@LoonaBeam]

this video makes me wish I knew how to speak Spanish. i kinda want to learn now, on the fact that Spanish is one of my favorite languages.

[@AnaSofia-xe2wg]

😭😭 Omg Spanish is pretty cool, uh?

[@jamaelwilliams8677]

😍💗😍💗😍💗😍💗😍💗

[@isabelmadrigal7951]

OMG OMG

[@user-fz7kg7oo9u]

Do you speak spanish? I like too much this cover!

[@sunshinebear9949]

This is beautiful but what happened to the coco cover of this song

[@JustinesMic]

i wasn’t proud of my performance in that cover, so i took it down.

[@soapssie]

I don't understand a word, but you can easily hear her sorrow.

[@bred6159]

me: what's the harm? I'll only sing it 3 times. This song: Might wanna bump that up to 25, hun. Edit: I have lost count, but now I can sing the words perfectly. who needs Spanish classes when you have music?

[@charatertravels]

The song is in coco

[@vanialucero7851]

In Just Between U & Me La Llorona Is Real, Her Story Is True In Mexico There Is a Metallic Statue Of Her & There’s Even a Park Named After Her;) She Only Appears Near Lakes & Rivers If U Hear Her Crying Run The Opposite Direction & Do Not Let Her Catch U, & It’s Even Said If U Hear Her Cries U Are Marked For Death🌺🌺🌺

[@charliehall1944]

hey charlie renae hall my ware 🐺 queen charming hu um suer i love💕💕💕💕💕2 stork my cute romantic🍯bager

[@charliehall1944]

charlie rembier this song that we sing and dance 2 last nigth on our romatic machiglel moment date yeah iam rember darling

[@Moonfox505]

Who else knows this from coco?

[@charliehall1944]

with a side of suger💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀with 💋marks on the the token of our romantic machigcil momemt

[@Arednn]

Mommy? Sorry.

[@ahyesdoggo2959]

Wait the Bisexual flag in the background

[@user-qg7gu9cm5t]

interprets the song red sky in Spanish she is also mexican