His rise to fame was gradual and slow. At first, his debut album (que pides tu) didn't sell much. Alex started to tour national radios with his guitar, the way many American pop stars do, to sing his songs live and be interviewed. Eventually this strategy worked and his album finally hit the charts. His second album, Fantasia o Realidad, which would win Ubago international stardom, continued with the succes of the single 'aunque no te pueda ver'The latter record achieved gold and platinum status, given its strong sales in Spain, Latin America, and the U.S. In 2006 Ubago released Aviones de Cristal, featuring the song "Viajar Contigo," one of Ubago's many Billboard chart successes. He immediately made it to the top of the Latin music charts, and Ubago’s face appeared on almost every cover of Latin and Spanish entertainment magazines, including Rolling Stone. He performed over 100 concerts in his home country after that release, and his album went platinum several times worldwide. He is currently one the most successful and sought-after Spanish pop singers.
New album: Calle Ilusión
* Released: March 10, 2009 (SPN)
* Peak Positions: #3 (SPN) #3 (ARG)
hit song : me arrepiento #8 (SPA), #2 (CHI), #18 (VEN), #54 (MEX), #61 (COL),
Prefiero
Alex Ubago Lyrics
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Ahora ya no me arrepiento, y sigo dando lo mejor
Que estoy en un sueño ya, y no quiero despertar
Prefiero pensar que todo sigue igual
Prefiero vivir aqui, perdido en mi realidad
Dejando pasar el tiempo
Y amarnos hoy, y darte todo
Para ver tu felicidad, y beber tu energia
Ahora ya ha soplado el viento, y mis pasos vuelven a sentir
Ahora ya no me lamento cuando no tengo adonde ir
Que estoy en un sueño ya, y no quiero despertar
Prefiero pensar que todo sigue igual
Prefiero vivir aqui, perdido en mi realidad
Dejando pasar el tiempo
Y amarnos hoy, y darte todo
Y que si me voy, volvere muy pronto
Para ver tu felicidad, y beber tu energia
In "Prefiero" by Alex Ubago, the singer reflects on his past and present experiences and realizations. He says that he has come to understand who he really is after the passage of time. He no longer regrets anything and continues to do his best in life. The singer feels like he is living in a dream, and he doesn't want to wake up. He prefers to believe that everything remains the same, choosing to live in his own reality where he lets time pass by. The singer talks about how he wants to love and give everything to his partner, and even if he were to leave, he promises to return soon to see her happiness and drink in her energy.
The song shows the importance of self-awareness and being content with one's life, even if it might not be perfect. The idea of living in one's own reality and letting time pass by can be interpreted as a form of escapism, but it can also be an acceptance of life's ups and downs. The message of the song is to cherish and love the people who matter to us, and no matter where life takes us, we will always return to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahora ya, pasado el tiempo, me he dado cuenta de quien soy
Now, after some time has passed, I've come to realize who I am.
Ahora ya no me arrepiento, y sigo dando lo mejor
Now, I don't regret anything and I keep giving my best.
Que estoy en un sueño ya, y no quiero despertar
That I'm already in a dream and don't want to wake up.
Prefiero pensar que todo sigue igual
I prefer to think that everything remains the same.
Prefiero vivir aqui, perdido en mi realidad
I prefer to live here, lost in my reality.
Dejando pasar el tiempo
Letting time go by.
Y amarnos hoy, y darte todo
Loving each other today, and giving you everything.
Y que si me voy, volvere muy pronto
And if I leave, I'll come back very soon.
Para ver tu felicidad, y beber tu energia
To see your happiness and drink your energy.
Ahora ya ha soplado el viento, y mis pasos vuelven a sentir
Now the wind has blown, and I feel my steps again.
Ahora ya no me lamento cuando no tengo adonde ir
Now I don't regret when I have nowhere to go.
Prefiero pensar que todo sigue igual
I prefer to think that everything remains the same.
Prefiero vivir aqui, perdido en mi realidad
I prefer to live here, lost in my reality.
Dejando pasar el tiempo
Letting time go by.
Y amarnos hoy, y darte todo
Loving each other today, and giving you everything.
Y que si me voy, volvere muy pronto
And if I leave, I'll come back very soon.
Para ver tu felicidad, y beber tu energia
To see your happiness and drink your energy.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ DE UBAGO RODRIGUEZ
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