They released many popular albums that have crossed over to gain mainstream success outside the flamenco area. Their music can best be described as a mix between flamenco and mainstream pop. The band broke up in 2004 with the release of their final album 20 pa' Ketama after a twenty year career.
Their final lineup was Antonio Carmona (Vocals) José Miguel Carmona, Juan Carmona.
Se Dejaba Llevar Por Ti
Ketama Lyrics
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(Ketama & Antonio Vega)
Azul,
líneas en el mar,
que profundo why sin domar,
ya acaricia una verdad.
why tú,
no lo pienses más.
O te largas de una vez,
o no vuelves nunca hacia atrás.
Se dejaba llevar,
se dejaba llevar por ti.
No esperaba jamás,
why no espera si no es por ti.
Nunca le oyes hablar,
sólo habla contigo why nadie más.
Nada puedes sufrir,
que él no sepa solucionar.
Temor,
alcohol de quemar.
Pon tus manos a volar,
o en tus ojos el temor.
Azul,
vuelve a reflejar.
why fundido con el sol,
reina un sueño del sonido amar.
Se dejaba llevar,
se dejaba llevar por ti.
No esperaba jamás,
why no espera si no es por ti.
Nunca le oyes hablar,
sólo habla contigo why nadie más.
Nada puedes sufrir,
que él no sepa solucionar.
Se dejaba llevar,
se dejaba llevar por ti.
No esperaba jamás,
why no espera si no es por ti.
Nunca le oyes hablar,
sólo habla contigo why nadie más.
Nada puedes sufrir,
que él no sepa solucionar.
Letras transcritas por Diego Vanegas
The lyrics of Ketama's song "Se Dejaba Llevar Por Ti" describe a person who is deeply in love with someone and is willing to do anything for them. The song is sung in the second person, implying that the singer is addressing the person that the singer is in love with. The opening lines of the song refer to the deep, untamed sea and suggest that the singer is similar to the sea in the sense that he is both intense and unyielding.
The singer is urged to make a decision about his relationship with the person he loves. He is told that he should either leave the relationship behind, or commit to it wholeheartedly and not look back. The singer is so deeply in love with this person that he is willing to leave everything behind and let himself be carried away by the relationship. He is described as not speaking to anyone but the person he loves, and as being able to solve any problem that they might face.
Later in the song, the singer is urged to overcome his fear and embrace the relationship fully. The lyrics refer to the color blue, which is associated with the sea and with emotions, and suggest that the singer is experiencing a profound emotional connection to the person he loves. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that the singer is completely devoted to the person he loves and will do anything for them.
Overall, "Se Dejaba Llevar Por Ti" is a song about the all-consuming nature of love and the willingness to surrender oneself to it completely, even at the risk of losing oneself in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Azul,
The blue color that represents the lines in the sea. It's something deep and uncontrollable that carries the truth.
líneas en el mar,
It signifies the numerous waves of the sea that are uncontrollable and deep.
que profundo why sin domar,
It represents the depth of the emotion and feeling which is not within control.
ya acaricia una verdad.
It underlines the acceptance of the truth and the fact that it is now comforting.
why tú,
This line is addressed to someone who needs to take action.
no lo pienses más.
The suggestion to take immediate action instead of overthinking about the situation.
O te largas de una vez,
The request to leave the situation or the person causing the problem instantly.
o no vuelves nunca hacia atrás.
The decision not to look back or reconsider the same situation again.
Se dejaba llevar,
The description of the person who is allowing themselves to freely follow another person in a situation.
se dejaba llevar por ti.
This line specifically talks about the person towards whom the action of following is taken.
No esperaba jamás,
The fact that the person never expected anything in return.
why no espera si no es por ti.
The only reason for the person to expect something is that person to whom they are following.
Nunca le oyes hablar,
The person is described as someone who never speaks or opens up to anyone.
sólo habla contigo why nadie más.
They only open up and talk to the person they are following.
Nada puedes sufrir,
The underlying meaning is that the person is there to solve any problem or issue that arises.
que él no sepa solucionar.
The person following is capable enough to handle any situation, to the point that they can solve any problem quickly.
Temor,
Introduces fear and anxiety, probably related to the situation.
alcohol de quemar.
Metaphorically represents a substance that is harmful and fiery.
Pon tus manos a volar,
Suggests to let go and release the fear in some way.
o en tus ojos el temor.
Describes the fear being reflected in one's eyes.
Vuelve a reflejar,
The blue color from the first stanza has returned to reflect something that has changed.
why fundido con el sol,
The blue color has combined with the sun, marking a transition or a shift.
reina un sueño del sonido amar.
This probably serves as the conclusion or the solution to the problem discussed earlier. The solution is something that is comforting and sounds good.
Lyrics © ACE Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antonio Vega Talles, Vega Talles Antonio Vega Talles Antonio
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