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.
Si Te Vas
Alejandro Lerner Lyrics
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Que el mundo no es el mismo desde
Que no estás ya ves te fuiste igual
Te busco por las calles pero no te encuentro
La gente me atraviesa como si no estoy
Aquí como si no estoy aquí
Ya ves te fuiste igual
La esperanza se me cae y se me rompe
No sé bien por qué
Gotas que se estrellan contra el pavimento
Si te vas no te quedes con mi alma
Si te vas no te quedes con mi amor
Que lo necesito para dárselo a alguien más
Si te vas, si te vas
Ni el sol me reconoce para darme sombra
Se fueron los planetas hacia otro lugar
Ya ves te fuiste igual
La esperanza se me cae y se me rompe
No sé bien por qué
Gotas que se estrellan contra el pavimento
Si te vas no te quedes con mi alma
Si te vas no te quedes con mi amor
Que lo necesito para dárselo a alguien más
Si te vas no te quedes con mi alma
Si te vas no te quedes con mi amor
Que lo necesito para dárselo a alguien más
Si te vas, si te vas
The lyrics to Alejandro Lerner's song "Si Te Vas" express the feeling of loss and despair that comes with the end of a relationship. The singer confesses his love to his partner but they have already left, and he is struggling to cope with the reality of their absence. He searches for them in the streets but cannot find them, feeling invisible to the world around him. The loss has shattered his hope and he cannot understand why things have come to this.
He describes the feeling of isolation as even the sun and planets no longer provide him with comfort, and the raindrops crashing against the pavement reflect the brokenness he feels inside. The singer pleads with his partner not to take his heart with them when they leave, as he needs it to give to someone else. The repetition of the phrase "Si te vas no te quedes con mi alma, si te vas no te quedes con mi amor" emphasizes the intensity of his plea.
The lyrics are beautifully written and capture the pain of heartbreak in a way that is relatable and deeply emotional. The sadness and longing expressed in the words are complemented by the haunting melody and the raw emotion in Lerner's voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Te dije que te quiero y no sé que más
I told you that I love you and don't know what else to say
Que el mundo no es el mismo desde Que no estás ya ves te fuiste igual
The world is not the same since you left, you see, you left just the same
Te busco por las calles pero no te encuentro La gente me atraviesa como si no estoy Aquí como si no estoy aquí Ya ves te fuiste igual
I search for you in the streets but can't find you. People walk through me as if I'm not here, just like you did
La esperanza se me cae y se me rompe No sé bien por qué Gotas que se estrellan contra el pavimento
Hope falls and breaks, I don't know why. Drops crash against the pavement
Si te vas no te quedes con mi alma Si te vas no te quedes con mi amor Que lo necesito para dárselo a alguien más Si te vas, si te vas
If you leave, don't take my soul or my love. I need it to give to someone else. If you leave, please do
Ni el sol me reconoce para darme sombra Se fueron los planetas hacia otro lugar Ya ves te fuiste igual
Even the sun doesn't recognize me for shade. The planets left for another place, just like you did
Si te vas no te quedes con mi alma Si te vas no te quedes con mi amor Que lo necesito para dárselo a alguien más Si te vas no te quedes con mi alma Si te vas no te quedes con mi amor Que lo necesito para dárselo a alguien más Si te vas, si te vas
If you leave, don't take my soul or my love. I need it to give to someone else. If you leave, please do not take it with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEJANDRO LERNER, IGNACIO ELISAVETSKY
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