“Los Peces en el Río” sweeps us into a simple yet magical Nativity tableau. Behind fluttering curtains, the Virgin Mary calmly brushes her golden hair and washes clothes while fish in the river drink again and again, amazed that God has just been born. The lively refrain — “Pero mira cómo beben… beben y beben y vuelven a beber” — paints a playful picture of nature itself toasting the arrival of the Christ Child, as angels sing and rosemary bushes burst into bloom.
Beyond its gentle domestic images, the song highlights how extraordinary wonder hides in everyday moments. Mundocanticuentos infuses this traditional villancico with a bright Colombian spark, turning a centuries-old carol into a rhythmic invitation to celebrate, sing along, and remember that faith can make rivers ripple and even little fish lift their cups in joy.