The word "GerarquĂa" is a play on words, combining the artist's name, Gerardo, with the Spanish word "jerarquĂa" (hierarchy). It's a unique and clever way to brand his musical group, "GERARDO DIAZ Y SU GERARQUIA."
This word is interesting because it's not a standard dictionary term. It reflects the artist's identity and the structure of his band, making it memorable and specific to this song and artist.
Have you ever missed a place so much it hurts? In "Recordando A Mi Pueblo," which means "Remembering My Town," Gerardo Diaz sings a powerful song for everyone who has had to leave their home behind. He tells the story of leaving not because he wanted to, but because poverty and danger forced him out. He paints a vivid picture of his departure: his parents crying, the lump in his throat, and praying to God for a safe journey to "the other side" so he could work hard and give his parents a better life.
Life in his new home is all about work. He sings about working every day of the week with no vacations, only allowing himself a single beer on the weekend. What keeps him going? The thought of his mother's gratitude for the money he sends and the home repairs he pays for. Despite his success, his heart remains in his hometown. He deeply misses his town and wishes that, when he dies, his final journey will be through its dirt streets. The song ends with a hopeful promise: he encourages himself and his friends to keep working hard, because in just a few months, they might be able to return to hug their parents and share a beer with old friends.