She sang in public for the first time in a radio contest at the age of ten. She didn't win that year, but won the next year. Her early singing caught the attention of a movie producer who introduced her to the cinema audiences as "Ana Belen" in the movie "Zampo y Yo" when she was thirteen.
Ana didn't want to become a child-star and focused on her studying. It wasn't until she finished drama school that she went back performing in public, being theater her prefered way to do so. She did small incursions in movies till she was offered major parts.
In 1973 she was cast opposite Víctor Manuel in Morbo and he became her husband as well as the composer of the songs included in her first album. In 1982 she released "Ana en Rio", an album with Brazilian music that included the song "Balance" and became an instant hit.
In 1986, took one more step and became one of the first female movie directors in Spain with the movie "Cómo ser mujer y no morir en el intento" which earned her the Gold Medal of Spanish Cinematographic Academy. That year concluded with another major success, a tour with Victor Manuel and many special guests of which they released a live album: "Mucho mas que dos". The success of this tour lead to a new one, "El Gusto es Nuestro" with Miguel Rios, Joan Manuel Serrat y Victor Manuel.
She releases several albums through the 90's that achieve great success like "Veneno para el Corazon" that included Spanish versions of Cole Porter songs among others, "Mirame" full of duets with the most important Spanish voices or "Lorquiana", a double CD with popular songs and poems of Federico García Lorca.
The new century finds her busy with filming and recording songs. Albums "Peces de Ciudad" or "Viva L'Italia" are released as she appears on stage plays and her name is on some of the most acclaimed films of the moment.
In 2006, she is currently touring with her husband Víctor Manuel across Spain with "Una Cancion me Trajo Aqui", a CD+DVD has been released of their very first performance in Segovia.She also has a new album in the works and a new movie pending.
Me matan si no trabajo
Ana Belén Lyrics
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Y si trabajo, me matan
Siempre me matan, me matan, ay
Siempre me matan
Ayer, vi a un hombre mirando
Mirando al sol que salía
Ayer, vi a un hombre mirando
El hombre estaba muy serio
Porque el hombre no veía
Los ciegos viven sin ver
Cuando sale el sol, cuando sale el sol
Me matan si no trabajo
Y si trabajo, me matan
Siempre me matan, me matan, ay ay
Siempre me matan
Ayer, vi a un niño jugando
A que mataba a otro niño
Ayer, vi a un niño jugando
A que mataba a otro niño
Hay niños que se parecen
A los hombres trabajando
¿Quién le dirá cuando crezcan
Que los hombres no son niños?
Que no lo son, que no lo son
Que no lo son, que no lo son
Me matan si no trabajo
Y si trabajo, me matan
Siempre me matan, me matan, ay ay
Siempre me matan
The lyrics of Ana Belén's song "Me matan si no trabajo" touch upon the struggles and challenges that people face in their daily lives. The phrase "Me matan" (They kill me) signifies the pressure and demands that society places on individuals, making them feel helpless and trapped. The lyrics suggest that people are caught between a rock and a hard place where they are bound to suffer no matter what they do - if they work, they are overworked and exhausted, and if they don't work, they are criticized and ostracized. These lyrics resonate with people who are working hard to make ends meet, face societal pressures, and are struggling to make a life for themselves.
The song's first verse talks about a man who is looking at the sun, but he cannot see it because he is blind. It reflects the struggles of disadvantaged people who are unable to enjoy the simple things in life, like the warmth of the sun. The second verse uses the metaphor of children playing and imitating adults who work. Children learn by emulating adults' behavior, mimicking work, and killing each other in play. This verse highlights the fact that children and adults both face harsh and unforgiving demands of this world.
Ana Belén's "Me matan si no trabajo" lyrics are a powerful message that resonates strongly in society. The song speaks of social and economic inequalities that often go unheard. It portrays the helplessness, hopelessness, and despair that people feel when they are unable to meet society's demands. It also shows how societal pressures often rob people of their childhood and innocence.
Line by Line Meaning
Me matan si no trabajo
I am forced to work, for if I do not I will die and be unable to provide for myself or others.
Y si trabajo, me matan
Even if I do work, it is still possible for me to be hurt or even killed on the job, as I am not always valued or protected.
Siempre me matan, me matan, ay
There seems to be no escape from my oppression, as those in power continue to exploit and harm me no matter what I do or don't do.
Siempre me matan
My life is a constant struggle for survival, as I am never safe or secure from those who wish to harm or control me.
Ayer, vi a un hombre mirando
I recently observed a man staring at the rising sun, looking deep in thought and contemplation.
Mirando al sol que salía
He seemed to be trying to connect with the beauty and power of nature, seeking solace and inspiration in its radiance.
El hombre estaba muy serio
The man had a very serious expression on his face, suggesting that he was grappling with some profound questions or struggles in his life.
Porque el hombre no veía
Despite his efforts to connect with the world around him, the man was unable to see the full picture, and remained trapped by his limitations and challenges.
Los ciegos viven sin ver
This observation reminds us of the struggles of those who are blind, and how their world is often limited and shaped by their lack of sight.
Cuando sale el sol, cuando sale el sol
Even though the world is full of wonder and beauty, we still face struggles and hardships every day, and must try to find meaning and purpose in our lives despite our limitations.
Ayer, vi a un niño jugando
I also recently saw a child playing a violent game, pretending to kill another child in a disturbing display of aggression.
A que mataba a otro niño
This behavior is troubling, and raises questions about how we teach children to relate to each other, and what kind of values we want to instill in future generations.
Hay niños que se parecen
Children often mimic the behavior of adults, and may be learning to be aggressive or violent from the world around them.
A los hombres trabajando
This is a reminder that the way we structure society, and the values we prioritize, can have a profound impact on the behavior and wellbeing of future generations.
¿Quién le dirá cuando crezcan
It is up to us to teach children about empathy, compassion, and nonviolent conflict resolution, so that they can grow up to be responsible and caring adults.
Que los hombres no son niños?
We must also teach children about the realities of adult life, and the complex social and economic structures that they will eventually have to navigate in order to thrive.
Que no lo son, que no lo son
This is a difficult and ongoing process, but one that is essential if we hope to create a more just, peaceful, and equitable world for generations to come.
Writer(s): Batista Nicolas Guillen, Nicolás Guillén, Sergio Pablo Aschero
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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