Ana Barbara would become a beauty queen before she reached stardom as a singer: in 1988, she became "Miss San Luis Potosí", going on to represent her state in the Miss Universe-sponsored Miss Mexico beauty contest. She lost in her bid to become Miss Mexico, however.
In 1993, Ana Bárbara was proclaimed the "Ambassador of Ranchera Music", and she also earned the Rostro Bonito de El Heraldo ("El Heraldo's Beautiful Face") award. In 1994, she signed with Televisa's musical company, Fonovisa. Under the Fonovisa label, she launched her first CD, the self-titled "Ana Bárbara". Her song, "Sacúdeme" ("Shake Me"), became a hit in Mexico.
Ana Bárbara reached international fame after the death of Mexican-American singer Selena in 1995. When Ana Bárbara's self-titled CD was released to Hispanic listeners in the United States, it was advertised on television as a dedicatory to Selena. A song also named "Selena" was added to the CD prior to its American release.
On November 3 of 2005, Ana Bárbara was awarded a Latin Grammy Award.
Nada
Ana Bárbara Lyrics
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Uh, nada si sigues con tu afán de arrancar de mí tan solo una aventura
Nada, es que no soy igual
Sabes, a esas que se dan a ti por presumir con su linda figura
Yo pretendo algo más
Quiero un amor, amor para toda la vida
No algo que me dura el flash de una estrella fugaz
Yo quiero un amor por siempre, no el de una noche que acabe en la mañana
Quiero un amor, amor, yo quiero un gran amor
Nada
Nada de mi conseguirás
Uh, nada si quieres complacer tu ego nada más y hacerme a un costado
Nada, es que no soy igual
Sabes, si quieres mi amor te tendrás que quedar para siempre a mi lado
Yo pretendo mucho más
Yo quiero un amor, amor para toda la vida
No algo que me dura el flash de una estrella fugaz
Prepara bien tu argumento si quieres dormir en mi cama
Yo quiero un amor por siempre, no el de una noche que acabe en la mañana
Yo quiero un amor, amor para toda la vida
No algo que me dura el flash de una estrella fugaz
Prepara bien tu argumento si quieres dormir en mi cama
Yo quiero un amor por siempre, no el de una noche que acabe en la mañana
Yo quiero un amor, amor para toda la vida
No algo que me dura el flash de una estrella fugaz
Prepara bien tu argumento si quieres dormir en mi cama
Yo quiero un amor por siempre, no el de una noche que acabe en la mañana
Yo quiero un amor, amor, yo quiero un gran amor
Nada
Ana Bárbara's song "Nada" is a statement of independence and self-respect in the face of an unreliable lover. The lyrics make it clear that the persona of the song will not simply be another conquest or one-night stand for this person, and that any connection they desire must be a long-lasting and committed relationship. The chorus states the persona's desire for "amor para toda la vida," or love for a lifetime, rather than a fleeting fling that is over as quickly as it began. She makes it clear that she deserves and expects something more significant than a casual hookup, and she is not willing to settle for anything less.
In the verses, the persona directly addresses her lover, declaring that "nada de mí conseguirás" ("you won't get anything from me") if they are only interested in a brief adventure. She also states that she is not "igual a esas que se dan a ti por presumir con su linda figura" ("like those who give themselves to you to show off their pretty figure"), implying that she has more self-worth and respect than those who may succumb to the lover's advances more easily. With lines like "Prepara bien tu argumento si quieres dormir en mi cama" ("Prepare your argument well if you want to sleep in my bed"), she asserts that she is not to be taken lightly or won over easily, but rather deserves to be treated with thoughtfulness and care.
Overall, "Nada" is a powerful and inspiring song about holding oneself to a high standard and refusing to settle for anything less than true love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Nada de mí conseguirás
You won't get anything from me
Uh, nada si sigues con tu afán de arrancar de mí tan solo una aventura
Nothing, if you keep trying only for a short-lived adventure
Nada, es que no soy igual
Nothing, it's just that I'm not like that
Sabes, a esas que se dan a ti por presumir con su linda figura
You know, those who give themselves to you just to show off their beauty
Yo pretendo algo más
I aspire for something more
Quiero un amor, amor para toda la vida
I want a love, a love that lasts a lifetime
No algo que me dura el flash de una estrella fugaz
Not something that lasts only as long as a shooting star
Prepara bien tu argumento si quieres dormir en mi cama
Prepare a good argument if you want to sleep in my bed
Yo quiero un amor por siempre, no el de una noche que acabe en la mañana
I want a love that lasts forever, not just for one night
Quiero un amor, amor, yo quiero un gran amor
I want a love, a great love
Nada
Nothing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jesus Anibal Diaz Castillo
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