In 1974, the young musician's talent was discovered by Raúl Porchetto, who invited him to join a short-term project called Reino de Munt. In 1977, Lerner participated in Gustavo Santaolalla's band Soluna. In addition, Alejandro Lerner was consolitading his skills as a performer while working with well-known Argentine singers Leon Gieco and Sandra Mihanovich.
In 1981, Lerner formed a band called la Magia, playing along with bass player Hernán Magiano, guitarist Damián Figueroa, saxophonist Oscar Kreimer, and drummer Luis Querón, releasing Alejandro Lerner y La Magia in 1982. A year later, the band broke up and he decided to start his solo career, releasing Todo a Pulmón that same year and Lerner Tres in 1984.
In 1999, a compilation of his greatest hits, called 20 Años (20 Years), was released.
In 2002 Lerner gained exposure in the US when he collaborated with Carlos Santana on the song "Hoy Es Adiós" which was released on Santana's album Shaman.
Cuatro Estrofas
Alejandro Lerner Lyrics
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no me quedan mas palábras para no llorar
no me quedan mas sonrisas para dibujar
tanta felicidad que ya no tengo.
No me quedan mas poesías para recitar
ni tampoco melodías para improvisar
no me quedan fantasías
para poder so'ar un poco más.
No me quedan mas bolsillos sin vaciar
no me quedan mas lugares donde poder escapar
y ahora estoy mucho mas sola
que mi canción anterior y en mi interior,recuerdos.
No me quedan mas estrófas que inventar
no me importa si no riman o si desafino al cantar
sólo un poco mas de fuerza para imaginar
en este mismo lugar,volver a estar de nuevo juntos.
The lyrics of Alejandro Lerner's song Cuatro Estrofas express desperation and exhaustion from trying to maintain happiness and creativity. The singer implies that they have exhausted all their resources, whether it be their abilities to put on a facade, use words to hide emotions, create art, or dream. The repetition of "no me quedan mas" (I have no more left) emphasizes their exhaustion, to the point where they have nothing left to give and are left feeling alone and hopeless. The singer longs for someone to be with them again, despite their lack of creativity and inspiration.
The poignant message in this song resonates with people who have felt drained from trying to keep up appearances and maintain their creativity. Its simplicity allows its message to be conveyed effectively, as it highlights the frustration and longing in lacking the ability to express oneself. The use of metaphors like "no me quedan mas disfrúces" (I have no more disguises) and "no me quedan mas bolsillos sin vaciar" (I have no more pockets left to empty) effectively describe the singer's exhaustion and vulnerability. The repetition in the lyrics also adds to the sentiment of hopelessness, emphasizing that the singer has hit their limit.
Line by Line Meaning
No me quedan mas disfrúces para actuar
I have no more tricks left to impress or entertain others
no me quedan mas palábras para no llorar
I have no more words left to contain my emotions and prevent myself from crying
no me quedan mas sonrisas para dibujar
I have no more fake smiles left to hide my true feelings
tanta felicidad que ya no tengo.
I used to be happy, but now that happiness is gone
No me quedan mas poesías para recitar
I have no more poems left to express my thoughts and feelings
ni tampoco melodías para improvisar
I have no more melodies left to create or improvise
no me quedan fantasías
I have no more dreams or fantasies left
para poder so'ar un poco más.
To dream a little more is now out of my reach
No me quedan mas bolsillos sin vaciar
I have no more money left in my pockets
no me quedan mas lugares donde poder escapar
I have nowhere left to run away and escape from my problems
y ahora estoy mucho mas sola
I am more alone now than ever before
que mi canción anterior y en mi interior,recuerdos.
Even my memories feel distant and lonely, like a previous song
No me quedan mas estrófas que inventar
I have no more verses left to create
no me importa si no riman o si desafino al cantar
I don't care if my verses don't rhyme or if I sing out of tune
sólo un poco mas de fuerza para imaginar
I only need a little more strength to dream and imagine
en este mismo lugar,volver a estar de nuevo juntos.
To be able to be together again in this same place
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabrielaperez8427
Que recuerdos me trae ❤ recuerdo que tenia este disco original que me lo habia regalado mi papa porque siempre me gusto su música 🎶🎧
@tupaginaderock
Que linda música que hacían en esa época , canciones para toda la vida
@claudiomartinez3006
Esas canciones que siempre llegan al alma... gracias por tanta magia, Alejandro.
@josegabrielsanchez8683
"tanta felicidad que ya no tengo..."
@FMF-tx9ze
Una caricia para mi alma, necesitaba escuchar esta canción, me alivia
@gramajoalfredo
Esta fue y será para mi la canción que define la vida de los seres que amamos
@user-ii1dw5os6e
Lerner idolo total
@omarcastillo9590
Magistral!!!
@noeliainesoviedo8434
Gracias Ale
@silvanapintos1423
Una fusion con algun cantante nasal...italo.,chiste ...lo mejor siempre..