In 1991, in the height of their popularity, they recorded a double LP, part of it live: "Ben Endins" (Deep Inside), which became a platinum disc in 2000.
With the release of their ninth album, "Nou" (meaning both Nine and New), they regained their popularity. A couple of singles were hits in the local radio stations.
In 2001 they published their last album before break-up, "Plou i fa sol" (Sunny and rainy), although they kept on playing live and publishing some live and acoustic albums until 2003.
Members:
* Gerard Quintana - vocals, lyrics
* Josep Thió - guitar, lyrics
* Joan "Ninyin" Cardona - guitar
* Francesc "Cuco" Lisicic - bass
* Josep Bosch - drums
* Julio Lobos - piano (1994 - 1999)
* Jaume Soler "Peck" - guitar (from 1997)
* Eduard Font - piano (from 1999)
Discography:
* Sopa de Cabra (1989)
* La Roda (1990)
* Ben endins (1991) (Directe)
* Girona 83-87 "Somnis de Carrer" (1992)
* Mundo Infierno (1993)
* Al·lucinosi (1994)
* Sss... (1996)
* La nit dels anys (1997) (Directe)
* Nou (1998)
* Dies de Carretera (2000)
* Plou i fa sol (2001)
* Bona nit, malparits! (2002) (Directe)
* El llarg viatge (2003)
* Podré tornar enrere. El tribut a Sopa de Cabra (2007)
* La gran onada (2020)
Si Et Va Bé
Sopa De Cabra Lyrics
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i tant buides les mans
ara sento per allà on passo
com creix el desengany
Ja el neguit és a les cases
l'amor és un combat
ja la gent no gosa creure
però vol seguir esperant
Si et va bé,tu i jo sense enganys
si et va bé,no te'n vagis mai
si et va bé,seguirem caminant
tots dos junts,sempre endavant
N'hi ha que viuen la tempesta
no dormen mai en pau
n'hi ha que de vegades s'aixequen
buscant la llibertat
Pels carrers i per les vies
als camps i a les ciutats
pel teu cor i per la vida
la roda anirà girant
Si et va bé tu i jo sense enganys
si et va bé,no te'n vagis mai
si et va bé seguirem junts lluitant
tots dos sempre canviant
S'han vessat ja les paraules
els extrems es van tocant
ara ja no hi ha distàncies
avui tots som iguals
No escoltis els que et diguin
que tot és negre o blanc
fes cas dels que t'expliquin
que tot pot ser veritat
No hi ha ningú que em sàpiga dir
quin és el millor camí
no hi ha ningú que estigui segur
Només tu pots decidir
si vols seguir amb mi
Si et va bé tu i jo sense enganys
si et va bé,no te'n vagis mai
si et va bé seguirem endavant
tots dos,sempre canviant
Si et va bé tu i jo sense enganys
si et va bé,no te'n vagis mai
si et va bé seguirem caminant
tots dos junts,sempre canviant
The lyrics of Sopa De Cabra's "Si Et Va Bé" convey a message of hope, perseverance, and determination despite the difficulties and trials one may face in life. The song begins with the lines "Avui veig tant plens els braços / i tant buides les mans" which describe the contrasting emotions of abundance and emptiness that the singer observes around him. The following lines "ara sento per allà on passo / com creix el desengany" express his growing sense of disillusionment with the world.
The theme of disillusionment is further explored in the next verse, where the singer talks about the anxiety and struggles that people face in their daily lives. He notes that "l'amor és un combat" and that people are losing faith in themselves and their ability to overcome the challenges. Despite this, the singer urges his listeners to hold on to hope and not give up: "però vol seguir esperant".
The chorus of "Si Et Va Bé" is a powerful message of partnership and solidarity, embodying the sentiment that we are stronger when we work together. The lines "Si et va bé,tu i jo sense enganys / si et va bé, no te'n vagis mai / si et va bé, seguim caminant / tots dos junts, sempre endavant" express the idea that if we stick together and are honest with each other, we can overcome any obstacle and make progress towards our goals.
In summary, "Si Et Va Bé" is a song about facing adversity with courage and hope, and about the importance of working together to overcome challenges and make progress in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Avui veig tant plens els braços
Today I see so many people with full arms,
I tant buides les mans
and so many empty-handed,
ara sento per allà on passo
now I feel as I pass by,
com creix el desengany
how disillusionment is growing.
Ja el neguit és a les cases
Now anxiety is in homes,
l'amor és un combat
love is a battle,
ja la gent no gosa creure
people no longer dare to believe,
però vol seguir esperant
but they want to keep waiting.
Si et va bé,tu i jo sense enganys
If it's good for you, you and I honestly,
si et va bé,no te'n vagis mai
if it's good for you, never leave,
si et va bé,seguirem caminant
if it's good for you, we will keep walking,
tots dos junts,sempre endavant
both of us together, always moving forward.
N'hi ha que viuen la tempesta
Some people live in the storm,
no dormen mai en pau
they never sleep in peace,
n'hi ha que de vegades s'aixequen
some of them sometimes get up,
buscant la llibertat
looking for freedom.
Pels carrers i per les vies
Through the streets and the paths,
als camps i a les ciutats
in the countryside and in the cities,
pel teu cor i per la vida
for your heart and for life,
la roda anirà girant
the wheel will keep turning.
S'han vessat ja les paraules
Words have already been shed,
els extrems es van tocant
the extremes are touching,
ara ja no hi ha distàncies
now there are no more distances,
avui tots som iguals
today we are all equal.
No escoltis els que et diguin
Don't listen to those who tell you,
que tot és negre o blanc
that everything is black or white,
fes cas dels que t'expliquin
listen to those who explain to you,
que tot pot ser veritat
that everything can be true.
No hi ha ningú que em sàpiga dir
There is no one who can tell me,
quin és el millor camí
what the best path is,
no hi ha ningú que estigui segur
no one is sure,
Només tu pots decidir
only you can decide,
si vols seguir amb mi
if you want to keep going with me.
si et va bé,no te'n vagis mai
if it's good for you, never leave,
si et va bé seguirem endavant
if it's good for you, we will move forward,
tots dos,sempre canviant
both of us, always changing.
si et va bé,tu i jo sense enganys
If it's good for you, you and I honestly,
si et va bé seguirem caminant
if it's good for you, we will keep walking,
tots dos junts,sempre canviant
both of us together, always changing.
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.