Its founders were Sebastián Teysera (lead vocals, frontman and main songwriter), Nicolás Lieutier (bass guitar) and Santiago Butler (guitar) - all three are still part of the band today. The band's first appearance as La Vela Puerca was in a montevidean street party in December 24, 1995. By then, several new members had already joined in. In 1996, frontman Sebastián Teysera presented a demo tape to a band contest. The rest of the band did not become aware of this until they found out they were one of the twenty finalists. A month later, they recieved a phone call saying they had won, and with this they were given 80 hours of free recording session which would be vital for their debut album.
La Vela Puerca released four albums: Deskarado (1998)(1999 released in Europe as "La Vela Puerca"), De Bichos Y Flores (2001), A Contraluz (2004)and El Impulso (2007).
In Germany they're well-known since they've played with Die Ärzte in Germany and Uruguay. In 2006 they're touring again in Europe.
El Viejo
La Vela Puerca Lyrics
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El niño creció en su casa, de adolescente quiere asomar
Resbalando las veredas, el barrio lo encandiló
Dando vueltas las esquinas tocó placeres, tocó dolor
Se enamoró de la vida, todos los días, todas las noches
Desayuno con las damas, la cena se la salteó
Va caminando sin rumbo, lleva la calma del vagabundo
Pero dejando la vida, donde mande la ocasión
Viejo divino ¿dónde vas?
Yo sé muy bien que no querés mirar atrás
Final amargo, solo queda hoy un perro flaco
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar
Después de las juventudes, cansado de tropezar
Se busca una buena esposa y 14 horas pa' trabajar
Pero algunos pajaritos, no se pueden encerrar
Se les va penando el alma, de pronto ya no quieren cantar
Se desparramó la foto después de entrado hasta los 40
Y casi sin darse cuenta, alcohólico se volvió
Y fue bajando escalones muchos inviernos a la deriva
Las vueltas que da la vida, en la calle terminó
Viejo divino ¿dónde vas?
Yo sé muy bien que no querés mirar atrás
Final amargo, solo queda hoy un perro flaco
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar
Viejo divino ¿dónde vas?
Yo sé muy bien que no podes mirar atrás
Final amargo, solo queda hoy un perro flaco
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar, un perro flaco
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar
The song "El Viejo" by La Vela Puerca is a poignant and reflective piece that explores the realities of aging and the unexpected twists and turns of life. The song tells the story of a young and vibrant boy, full of promise and hope, who grows up to face the challenges and disappointments of adulthood. The lyrics describe how the boy falls in love with life, but ultimately finds himself struggling to find meaning and purpose.
The first verse introduces the main character, a proud and ambitious young man who dreams of a better future for himself and his family. However, as he grows older, he begins to lose his way and becomes enamored with the pleasures and pains of life. He wanders aimlessly through the streets, seeking solace in the company of strangers and neglecting his own health and well-being.
The chorus of the song is a lament for the old man, who has lived a life of struggle and hardship. Despite his best efforts, he has been unable to avoid the bitter end that awaits us all. The lyrics convey a sense of empathy and understanding for the old man's plight, and offer a reminder that life is fleeting and precious.
Overall, "El Viejo" is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the universal human experience of growing older and facing the challenges of life. It is a reminder to treasure each moment and to never lose sight of our hopes and dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may become.
Line by Line Meaning
La cabecita despierta, orgullo de su mamá
A bright young boy, proud of his mother.
El niño creció en su casa, de adolescente quiere asomar
The boy grew up at home, but as a teenager he wants to explore.
Resbalando las veredas, el barrio lo encandiló
He fell in love with the neighborhood, wandering its streets.
Dando vueltas las esquinas tocó placeres, tocó dolor
He experienced both pleasure and pain, wandering the corners of the neighborhood.
Se enamoró de la vida, todos los días, todas las noches
He fell in love with life, every day and every night.
Desayuno con las damas, la cena se la salteó
He had breakfast with the ladies, but skipped dinner.
Va caminando sin rumbo, lleva la calma del vagabundo
He walks aimlessly, carrying the calmness of a vagabond.
Pero dejando la vida, donde mande la ocasión
But he lives life based on the opportunities presented to him.
Viejo divino ¿dónde vas?
Oh divine old man, where are you going?
Yo sé muy bien que no querés mirar atrás
I know you don't want to look back.
Final amargo, solo queda hoy un perro flaco
Your bitter last days, with only a skinny dog by your side.
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar
And the bottom of a wine bottle to keep you warm.
Después de las juventudes, cansado de tropezar
After his youth, tired of stumbling.
Se busca una buena esposa y 14 horas pa' trabajar
He looks for a good wife and works 14 hours a day.
Pero algunos pajaritos, no se pueden encerrar
But some birds can't be caged.
Se les va penando el alma, de pronto ya no quieren cantar
Their soul slowly dies, and they no longer want to sing.
Se desparramó la foto después de entrado hasta los 40
After he turned 40, his life fell apart.
Y casi sin darse cuenta, alcohólico se volvió
Almost without noticing, he became an alcoholic.
Y fue bajando escalones muchos inviernos a la deriva
And he spiraled down for many winters.
Las vueltas que da la vida, en la calle terminó
Such is the turn of life, he ended up on the streets.
Viejo divino ¿dónde vas?
Oh divine old man, where are you going?
Yo sé muy bien que no querés mirar atrás
I know you don't want to look back.
Final amargo, solo queda hoy un perro flaco
Your bitter last days, with only a skinny dog by your side.
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar
And the bottom of a wine bottle to keep you warm.
Viejo divino ¿dónde vas?
Oh divine old man, where are you going?
Yo sé muy bien que no podes mirar atrás
I know you can't look back.
Final amargo, solo queda hoy un perro flaco
Your bitter last days, with only a skinny dog by your side.
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar
And the bottom of a wine bottle to keep you warm.
Y el fondo de un vino pa' entibiar, un perro flaco
And the bottom of a wine bottle to keep you warm, with only a skinny dog by your side.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alejandro Balbis, Nicolas Lieutier, Sebastian Teysera
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