Love and Romance:
* "Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores, porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones."
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, sing and don't cry, because singing gladdens the hearts, my beautiful sweetheart.)
* "De que me sirve quererla, si ella no me ha de querer. ¿Qué remedio voy a hallar, sino morirme por ella?"
(What good does it do me to love her, if she won't love me back? What remedy will I find, other than dying for her?)
Longing and Sorrow:
* "Aunque me veas alegre y sonriente, no pienses que estoy bien, yo guardo un dolor dentro de mi alma, tan grande como el amor que te tengo."
(Although you see me happy and smiling, don't think I'm okay. I keep a sorrow within my soul, as great as the love I have for you.)
* "Se me olvidó que te quería, hasta que te vi pasar. Entonces el corazón, a golpes comenzó a latir."
(I forgot that I loved you, until I saw you passing by. Then my heart began to pound with a jolt.)
Nature:
* "En el campo hay una flor, linda como el sol. Me la quiero cortar, para llevarla a mi amor."
(In the countryside, there's a flower, as beautiful as the sun. I want to pick it, to take it to my love.)
* "El río corre, el viento sopla, y la lluvia cae. La naturaleza es hermosa, y nunca deja de sorprenderme."
(The river flows, the wind blows, and the rain falls. Nature is beautiful, and it never ceases to amaze me.)
Religious Devotion:
* "Ave María, llena eres de gracia, el Señor está contigo. Bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres, y bendito el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús."
(Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.)
* "A ti, Dios mío, elevo mi plegaria. Escucha mi voz y ten piedad de mí. Ayúdame en mis momentos de necesidad y guíame por el buen camino."
(To you, my God, I raise my prayer. Hear my voice and have mercy on me. Help me in my times of need and guide me on the right path.)
These are just a few examples of common lyrical themes and lyrics found in Mexican folk songs. The diverse range of topics reflects the rich cultural heritage and emotions of the Mexican people.