Alejandro Lerner (born on June 8, 1957 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Ar… Read Full Bio ↴Alejandro Lerner (born on June 8, 1957 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine musician. He has written countless songs including several hits. His fame and recognition spread all over South America. Through his career, Lerner played in different bands, formed his own group, and worked with international artists such as Luis Miguel, Paul Anka, Celine Dion and Carlos Santana.

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.

Para Quererme Bien
Alejandro Lerner Lyrics

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No me dejes de mirar a los ojos ni me mientas
no quiero ser tan importante todav�a
no te dejes enga�ar por mi imagen
yo tambi�n estoy sufriendo.

Cu�nto hay que perder, cu�nto m�s hay que perder

Y no quiero que me aplaudan cuando estoy hablando

necesito que me escuches porque estoy llorando
qu� manera m�s tonta de quedarme solo
yo no puedo equivocarme como lo hacen todos.

Cu�nto hay que perder, cu�nto m�s hay que perder

Tengo ganas de empezar todo de nuevo
te est� pidiendo lo mismo que mis manos.

Por un minuto de amor
por un segundo m�s de amor.

Yo no soy un conglomerado de canciones y penas
no soporto ser el alimento de ambiciones ajenas
y tuve mi nombre yo no s� d�nde
cu�nto hay que perder, cu�nto m�s hay que perder.

Tengo ganas de empezar todo de nuevo
necesito creer si no me muero
y esta l�grima que cae sobre el piano
te est� pidiendo lo mismo que mis manos.

Por un minuto de amor
por un segundo m�s de amor.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Para Quererme Bien" by Alejandro Lerner speak of the desire to be loved and understood for who one truly is, rather than who others expect or want them to be. The singer urges their listener to look them in the eye and be honest with them, acknowledging that even they too suffer and feel vulnerable at times. The repeated phrase "cuánto hay que perder" ("how much do we have to lose") highlights the fear of making mistakes and losing important things in life, such as love and trust.

The singer also expresses the need for genuine listening and understanding, rather than just applause or superficial admiration. The line "qu� manera m�s tonta de quedarme solo" ("what a foolish way to be left alone") seems to reference the idea of being surrounded by people but still feeling isolated and misunderstood.

Line by Line Meaning

No me dejes de mirar a los ojos ni me mientas
Please don't stop looking into my eyes and lying to me.

no quiero ser tan importante todav�a
I don't want to be that important yet.

no te dejes enga�ar por mi imagen
Don't be fooled by my image.

yo tambi�n estoy sufriendo.
I'm suffering too.

Cu�nto hay que perder, cu�nto m�s hay que perder
How much do we have to lose, how much more do we have to lose?

Y no quiero que me aplaudan cuando estoy hablando
I don't want to be applauded when I'm speaking.

necesito que me escuches porque estoy llorando
I need you to listen to me because I'm crying.

qu� manera m�s tonta de quedarme solo
What a foolish way to be left alone.

yo no puedo equivocarme como lo hacen todos.
I can't make a mistake like everyone else does.

Tengo ganas de empezar todo de nuevo
I want to start over again.

te est� pidiendo lo mismo que mis manos.
I'm asking the same thing of you that my hands are.