Guzmán is the daughter of Mexican actress Silvia Pinal and Venezuelan-born Mexican rock and roll singer Enrique Guzmán. She is the half-sister of actresses Sylvia Pasquel and Viridiana Alatriste. Her niece Stephanie Salas is also a well known entertainer in Mexico.
After travelling with her mother's theatre troupe, Guzmán decided she wanted to focus on singing and recorded her début album Bye Mama in 1988, which yielded "La plaga", the first of many hits.
In 1990, Guzmán scored one of the biggest hits of her career, the song "Eternamente Bella" ("Eternally Beautiful"), which became a number one hit in Mexico and other Latin countries. The song is considered a classic by many Spanish rock fans.
In 1991 she released Flor de Papel. One of the album singles, "Hacer El Amor Con Otro", became a smash hit for Guzmán, not only in Latin America and México, but also in the U.S. The album was well received by critics and fans, and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album in 1992. The albums Libre and Enorme followed in 1993 and 1994, respectively. Her musical output in the late 1990s was often overshadowed by the many controversies she was involved in.
In 2002, Guzmán won her first Latin Grammy Award for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album for Soy.
In 2006, she released Indeleble. The first single was Volverte a amar, which became one of her biggest hits in Mexico and hit the Top 10 in the Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks, peaking number #6 and number #1 in Hot Latin Pop Airplay chart. The album (which reached the #1 spot in Mexico) has been certified double-platinum and won two awards at the Premios Oye! 2006 (Mexico's most important music awards), including Best Album of the Year and Pop Vocal Female. She was also nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Album Indeleble and Best Rock Song for "Volverte a amar".
Caramelo
Alejandra Guzmán Lyrics
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Debes de ir caminando por las calles de la ciudad
Buscando aquel dulce que deseas encontrar
Caramelo, tengo el mejor
Caramelo, cualquier sabor
Caramelo, no imitación
Caramelo
Debes de ir madrugando, como dice tu mamá
Dejar los vicios why ponerte a trabajar
Hay caramelos que no debes de probar
Son sin azúcar why mejor de tragar
Hay caramelos que no debes de comprar
En mi bodega nada es ilegal
Yo vendo caramelo, cualquiera con dinero
Yo tengo caramelo
Caramelo, tengo el mejor
Caramelo, cualquier sabor
Caramelo, no imitación
Caramelo
The song "Caramelo" by Alejandra Guzmán is an upbeat and catchy tune that appears to be about candy, specifically caramels. However, upon closer inspection, the lyrics suggest a deeper meaning, with references to the city streets, hard work, and even warnings against certain types of candy.
The opening lines of the song, "Caramelo, caramelo, caramelo, caramelo / Debes de ir caminando por las calles de la ciudad / Buscando aquel dulce que deseas encontrar," suggest that the singer is offering a metaphorical "candy" to the listener. The candy in this case could represent a desired goal or dream, and the singer is suggesting that the listener must work hard and be persistent to attain it.
Later in the song, the lyrics warn against certain types of candy, stating, "Hay caramelos que no debes de probar / Son sin azúcar why mejor de tragar / Hay caramelos que no debes de comprar / En mi bodega nada es ilegal." Here, the candy could symbolize temptation or easy paths that may seem enticing but are ultimately harmful or illegal.
Line by Line Meaning
Caramelo, caramelo, caramelo, caramelo
This is a repetitive phrase used as a catchy introduction to the song intended to get people dancing and enjoying themselves.
Debes de ir caminando por las calles de la ciudad
You must stroll around the city's streets with a purpose and a determined attitude to reach your desired destination.
Buscando aquel dulce que deseas encontrar
Searching for the one sweet thing that will fulfill your craving or desires and bring you happiness.
Caramelo, tengo el mejor
I have the best candy that you can ever taste or experience.
Caramelo, cualquier sabor
I have a wide variety of candy flavors that you can choose from that suit your personal taste and preferences.
Caramelo, no imitación
My candy is not a copy or imitation of any other product in the market, it is original and unique in its own way.
Caramelo
Another catchy repetition of the key word of the song to keep people engaged and excited.
Debes de ir madrugando, como dice tu mamá
You must wake up early just like your mother always says and start your day with productivity and purpose.
Dejar los vicios why ponerte a trabajar
You should leave behind all your bad habits and distractions and focus on working and achieving your goals.
Hay caramelos que no debes de probar
There are some types of candy that you should avoid because they are not good for your health or well-being.
Son sin azúcar why mejor de tragar
Although some candies are sugar-free, they could still be harmful to your health, but they might just be easier to swallow, hence the warning.
Hay caramelos que no debes de comprar
There are some candy types that you should not purchase because they are of poor quality and not worth spending your money on.
En mi bodega nada es ilegal
Everything that I sell in my store is legal, authentic and of high quality.
Yo vendo caramelo, cualquiera con dinero
I sell candy, and anyone with money can buy it from me without discrimination or prejudice.
Caramelo, tengo el mejor
Another reminder that the candy sold by the singer is simply the best and worth trying out.
Caramelo, cualquier sabor
This is a repetition of the fact that the singer has a variety of candy flavors that everyone can enjoy and experiment with.
Caramelo, no imitación
Again, a reminder that the candy sold is authentic and original, not a replica of any other brand or company.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELSTEN CREOLE TORRES
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