It was founded by the singer and guitarrist Andrés Giménez in 1992 in Buenos Aires, Argentina with Aníbal Aló on drums and Marcelo Corvalán on bass and backing vocals.
They originally formed under the name of "Animal", but due to legal issues the name was quickly changed to the actual version. A.N.I.M.A.L.'s sound is that of heavy metal and most lyrics are in defense and in favor of ethnic minorities and original peoples of Latin America; this can be seen in many song titles like Solo Por Ser Indios ("Only For Being Indian"), Guerra De Razas ("Race War"), Poder Latino ("Latin Power") and Raza Castigada ("Punished Race").
The band's success grew taking it to play in most Latin American countries, the United States and Europe. In 1999, Iongtime bassist Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan and then drummer Andres Vilanova (who joined the band at age 17, replacing Martín Carrizo) left the band . Marcelo and Andres were replaced by Cristian Lapolla and Marcelo Castro, however around this time the band entered a clear and slow downward spiral as many fans started losing interest in it.
After a year or so, Marcelo Castro was replaced by Javier Dorado who had briefly joined the band back in 1993 and was replaced in 2004 by Martín Carrizo who rejoined the band.
In 2006 it was announced that the band would take an indefinite break; this resulted in Martín Carrizo's (drummer) leaving the band and Andrés Giménez forming a new band called D'mente (word play meaning both demente ("lunatic") and devil mente ("devil mind", Andres' nickname).
Former members Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan and Andres Vilanova now play together in the band carajo.
aura
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics
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Siento su reflejo que anida en mi pecho dando luz
Siempre fiel regreso cada vez que me marcho
Ángel de mi romance
Lleva en sus manos hoy
Las llaves para liberar mi amor
Saboreo su recuerdo, que alimenta este deseo
De pasiones, fantaseo que te tengo
Busco verte en una estrella cada noche
Mirando me titilan tus pupilas en el cielo
Sobre mi llevo el aura de nuestro respeto eterno
Tan feliz, lo protejo
Ángel de mi romance
Lleva en sus manos hoy
La llave para liberar mi amor
Ángel de mi romance
Lleva en tus manos la llave
Mi sentir
Mi vivir
Mi sentir
The lyrics to A.N.I.M.A.L.'s song "Aura" convey a dreamlike state in which the singer is consumed by their desire for someone. The opening line, "Sueño de cristal, puro y esencial," translates to "pure and essential crystal dream," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer then speaks of feeling the reflection of their desired person in their chest, giving them light. They speak of always returning to this dream even when they leave it, and of their lover having the keys to unlocking their love.
The singer speaks of their desire being so deep that they fantasize about having the object of their affection as high as the sun, and they search for them in the stars every night. The second half of the song is a declaration of respect and protection for their love. The singer feels that they carry the aura of their love on them, and they vow to protect it forever. The song ends with a repetition of the line "Ángel de mi romance lleva en tus manos la llave" ("Angel of my romance, you hold the key") which highlights the importance of this person in the singer's life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Aura" speak of a beautiful, pure, and intense love that is only fulfilled in the singer's dreams. The use of metaphors like crystal dreams and an angelic figure heighten the emotional intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sueño de cristal, puro y esencial
The dream of purity and clarity, which represents the fundamental essence of my being.
Siento su reflejo que anida en mi pecho dando luz
I feel its reflection that nestles in my heart and gives off light.
Siempre fiel regreso cada vez que me marcho
I always return to it faithfully every time I depart.
Ángel de mi romance
It's the angel of my love story.
Lleva en sus manos hoy Las llaves para liberar mi amor
Today, it holds the keys to unlock my love.
Saboreo su recuerdo, que alimenta este deseo
I savour its memory that fuels this desire.
De pasiones, fantaseo que te tengo Tan alto como el sol
In my passion, I fantasize about having you, as high as the sun.
Busco verte en una estrella cada noche
I search for you in a star every night.
Mirando me titilan tus pupilas en el cielo
Looking back at me, your pupils twinkle in the sky.
Sobre mi llevo el aura de nuestro respeto eterno
I carry the aura of our eternal respect over me.
Tan feliz, lo protejo Ángel de mi romance
I protect it so happily, the angel of my love story.
Lleva en sus manos hoy La llave para liberar mi amor Ángel de mi romance
Today, it holds the key to unlock my love, the angel of my love story.
Lleva en tus manos la llave Mi sentir Mi vivir Mi sentir
It holds the key in its hands. My feelings, my life, my feelings.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hector Andres Gimenez Gramajo, Marcelo Gabriel Corvalan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laura Medina Téllez
Sueño de cristal,
Puro y Escencial
Siento su reflejo
Que anida en mi pecho
Dando a luz
Simpre fiel regresso
Cada vez que me marcho
Angel de mi romance
Lleva en sus manos hoy
Las llaves para liberar mi amor
Saboreo su recuerdo,
Que alimenta este deseo,
Depasiones, fantaseo que te tengo,
Tan alto como el sol
Busco verte en una esrella cada noche
Mirando me titilan tus pupilas en el cielo
Sobre mi llevo el aura de nuestro respeto eterno,
Tan feliz, lo protejo.
Angel de mi romance
Lleva en sus manos hoy
Las llaves para liberar mi amor
Angel de mi romance
Lleva en sus manos
La cruel, mi sentir, mi vivir
Mi sentir.
ANIMAL Oficial
Hola Diego! Gracias por haber compartido todos estos años nuestro video! LOS INVITAMOS A TODOS A VER ESTE Y MUCHOS MAS EN ALTA CALIDAD EN NUESTRA CUENTA OFICIAL! Suscríbanse ! saludos.
Diego Martinez
Si, la verdad q me costo bocha conseguirlo y decidi subirlo aca xq sabia q habia gente q se moria por ver este video y no lo encontraba por ninguna parte, saludoss! y grax por el comentariooo
Daro Hdo
Wow que rolón yo apenas la voy escuchando
Luis Fernando Palacio Murcia
Una canción inmortal !!!saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴🤟
ANIMAL Oficial
🤘🏻 Gracias por ver el video, te invitamos a verlo en alta calidad en nuestro canal! no olvides suscribirte!🤘🏻
MILENARIA R&R
Saludos desde la hermosa y fría Bogotá. 🍷🌠
Diego Novoa
recuerdo el primer día que vi este video en un bar en Bogotá fue algo extraordinario. hoy en día soy docente de idiomas y aunque me gustan bandas como deftones o fear factory ANIMAL ES EL TOP. Es más, si mi vida fuera una película está canción sin duda alguna sería el sound track que deveria sonar al final de los créditos. TK
Johnny Becerra
Sr Docente, es DEBERÍA
lai sanis
la cancion esta inspirada en el libro de carlos fuentes "aura" marcelo corvalan lo sabe... y tambien sabia quienes se inspiraron para formarla... me trae muchisimos recuerdos hace ya mas de 11 años.....2 enamorados una historia muy triste.
Neptius
Hoy en dia, si la musica tuviera esta clase de pasion en su letra, creo que el mundo seria mejor, soy latino y orgulloso de serlo, Saludos desde Costa Rica!