'Tiktoker' sings 'Rata de dos patas' by Paquita la del Barrio in French: 'You can feel the resentment'

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A pair of videos that originated in France have reached Latin America, not only to entertain the platform's followers, but also as a tribute to Paquita la del Barrio . The Mexican singer passed away on February 17, and since then she has received multiple expressions of recognition in different parts of the world.

The creator of these videos is Marc Delecourt Fernández, a French singer and influencer who shares content on the @dele_gt account. On his profile he posted French versions of two of the artist's songs: 'Tres tiempos te engañé' and 'Rata de dos patas' , songs that marked his musical career.

In one of the recordings, the young man dedicated a few words to the singer: “For you, Paquita, with all my love.” In the description of another video, he added: “For me, one of the artists with the most balls on the planet. May you rest in peace, Paquita.” His performances have accumulated thousands of interactions and have been highlighted by fans of the Mexican artist.

Reactions on TikTok were quick to appear. Comments include phrases such as “Long live Paquita la del Barrio”, “You did great, new follower”, “You can sense the resentment”, “Paca’s songs sound more refined in French”, “How nice to hear this song in another language”, “I think he made a better tribute than the Aguilars” and “I feel elegant hearing it in French”, reflecting the impact of the performance on the audience.

On February 17, the death of Francisca Viveros Barradas, known in the artistic world as Paquita la del Barrio, was reported. According to what was announced on her social networks, she died at the age of 77 at her residence in Veracruz, Mexico.

For years, Paquita la del Barrio's songs have been part of different moments, from celebrations to situations of heartbreak. She was one of the pioneering women in ranchera music , using her lyrics to express feelings of disappointment and denunciation.

One of her most popular songs internationally is 'Rata de dos patas' , released in 2004. The song has been identified as a reflection of heartbreak, especially for its lyrics: “Rata de dos patas, I'm talking to you, because a crawling bug, even being the most cursed, compared to you, is very small.” The song refers to a person who caused suffering to their partner, becoming a symbol for those who have lived through similar experiences.

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The song 'Rata de dos patas' was released in 2004 within the album 'Taco placero'. Over the years, many have speculated about the person who inspired the lyrics. In different interviews, Paquita la del Barrio mentioned that the story behind the song was related to her experience with Alfonso Martínez , with whom she was married for 30 years.

In 2023, in an interview with Gustavo Adolfo Infante on the program 'El minuto que cambie mi destino', the artist recounted that she felt angry towards her husband after discovering that he had been unfaithful to her for 15 years . Although the relationship ended, they both continued to live in the same house until Martínez's death in 2000.

Paquita la del Barrio explained that the pain caused by the betrayal led her to express her feelings in music . Many of her songs were directed at men who cheat on their partners, highlighting the importance of self-love in women.

However, Manuel Eduardo Toscano, who wrote the lyrics, gave a different version about the song’s inspiration. In an interview with Univision in May 2019, he revealed that he composed it as a criticism of a former Mexican president . “We had a president in Mexico who at that time nobody dared to disrespect, but as a composer you said, 'Well, I’m going to make this song.'”

Toscano confirmed that he was inspired by Carlos Salinas de Gortari, who was president of Mexico between 1988 and 1994. Despite this, the song has been adopted by the public as an anthem of heartbreak and disappointment in love.

The impact of Paquita la del Barrio is still alive, and her songs continue to be performed and remembered in different parts of the world.

The Universal (Mexico) / GDA

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