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.

Por Ti
Alejandro Lerner Lyrics

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Por ti seré puro instinto
seré amigo y escudero
seré heroé, mago o niño
seré amante y/o consejero

Por ti diré tantos te quieros
hasta llenar los instantes
seré fuego y seré arroyo

donde puedas cobijarte
yo por ti, sólo por ti mi amor
yo por ti sólo por ti mi amor

Por ti yo seré el guardián
en el río de tu sudor
somos dos cuerpos
con un sólo corazón

Por tí seré la poesía
seré el guía de tu viaje
y abriré cada ventana
donde tu seas mi paisaje
y yo por ti sólo por ti mi amor
yo por ti sólo por ti mi amor

yo por ti, sólo por ti mi amor
yo por ti, sólo por ti mi amor

yo por ti, sólo por ti mi amor
yo por ti, sólo por ti mi amor

Overall Meaning

In "Por Ti," Alejandro Lerner expresses his willingness to be everything and anything for his beloved. He promises to be their instinct, friend, defender, hero, magician, child, lover, and counselor. Lerner asserts that he will fill every moment with love, be a source of comfort, a protector, and a provider. He will be the poetry of their life and the guide on their journey. Every window will be opened where they will be his landscape. Lerner's love for his beloved is boundless, and he is willing to do anything to ensure their happiness.

Lerner's "Por Ti" is an expression of love that drives the human heart. A song that speaks to the willingness of a person to do anything for someone they love. Love has several sides, and Lerner captures several of them in this song. He shows us that through love, we can be heroes, magicians, children, poets, guides, lovers, and counselors. That we can be a source of comfort and strength to those we love. The song also captures the depth of the human heart and highlights the boundless capacity of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Por ti seré puro instinto
For you, I will be pure intuition and raw emotion.

seré amigo y escudero
I will be your friend and protector.

seré heroé, mago o niño
I will be your hero, magician, or childlike wonder.

seré amante y/o consejero
I will be your lover and/or advisor.

Por ti diré tantos te quieros
For you, I will express countless 'I love yous'.

hasta llenar los instantes
Until every moment is filled and overflowing.

seré fuego y seré arroyo
I will be both passionate and soothing, like fire and a stream.

donde puedas cobijarte
Where you can find shelter and safety.

yo por ti, sólo por ti mi amor
I do this all for you, only for you, my love.

Por ti yo seré el guardián
For you, I will be the protector of your sweat and tears.

en el río de tu sudor
In the river of your emotions and struggles.