Country Music Lyrics - Essay Example

Tata Dios is a reflection of a dying person’s last wishes. The persona insists “Father God is calling me” (Caldwell p109) and needs a white dress in readiness for the heavenly journey. She has already resigned to her fate since “the doctor has far to walk” (Caldwell p109) - nothing can be done to reverse her failing health. Further, Linda Ronstadt has also used specific imagery to depict the persona’s resignation to her imminent death. “White dress” symbolizes both happiness and sadness: happiness because it reminds her of her wedding day, sadness because it is the heavenly garment of the saints, a status achieved only through death.

The message in the song; therefore, revolves around the inevitability of death. In conclusion, Tata Dios is a typical Mexican song. It follows the Mexican traditional mariachi style which features string instruments. The string instruments in Tata Dios are represented by violins and the Spanish guitar. Other accompaniments include flutes and trumpets. In addition, the strumming of the guitars is similar to other Mexican songs.