All their lyrics are written in Catalan. They have released eight studio albums:Antònia Font (1999), A Rússia (2001), Alegria (2002), Taxi (2004), Batiscafo Katiuscas (2006), Coser i Cantar (2007), Lamparetes (2011) and Vostè és aquí (2012). Also they have released one compilation album, Pareix talment una foto (2008).
On november 27, 2013, the band announced its dissolution.
Their song-writer is guitarist Joan Miquel Oliver who also produces records on his own and writes for other bands like Fora Des Sembrat and La Fosca. The other band members are Pau Debon (voice), Jaume Manresa (keyboards), Pere Manel Debon (drums) and Joan Roca (bass).
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Armando Rampas
Antònia Font Lyrics
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és tot un alicient per deixar-se caure a Formentera.
Planeta blau i blanc, adéu des d'allà dalt,
demà respiraré èter gasificat.
I l'hotel transbordador és al.lucinant,
i el curset de cosmonauta m'ha encantat.
Comandant Armando Rampas,
no te follis les hostesses una darrera l'altra,
Comandant Armando Rampas,
no te follis les hostesses una darrera l'altra,
i comandant, no m'abandonis amb el teu paracaigudes,
mal te matis incinerador des arbres violador de ses altures.
The lyrics to Antònia Font's song Armando Rampas describe the singer's desire to escape to the beautiful island of Formentera. The opening line suggests that the sky above Formentera is different from the one the singer is used to seeing, which adds to the allure of the destination. The sight of the blue and white planet from above is bittersweet, as it means saying goodbye to the world the singer knows. The mention of breathing ether gas suggests a desire to escape reality altogether and surrender to the island's charms.
The song then takes a surreal turn, with the singer imagining themselves as a space traveler, attending a course to become a cosmonaut. They address a fellow imaginary astronaut, Comandant Armando Rampas, who is warned not to seduce the flight attendants and not to involve the singer in any such indiscretions. The final words of the song are a warning to the commander not to abandon the singer with his fiery parachute, which can cause damage to the beautiful island they are visiting.
Line by Line Meaning
Un cel tan diferent del que hi ha damunt ca meva
The sky over Formentera is so different and alluring compared to what I see every day.
és tot un alicient per deixar-se caure a Formentera.
It's a strong incentive to come to Formentera and let yourself go.
Planeta blau i blanc, adéu des d'allà dalt,
Goodbye from up there, blue and white planet.
demà respiraré èter gasificat.
Tomorrow I'll be breathing gaseous ether.
I l'hotel transbordador és al.lucinant,
And the space shuttle hotel is mind-blowing.
i el curset de cosmonauta m'ha encantat.
I loved the astronaut training course.
Comandant Armando Rampas,
Commander Armando Rampas,
no te follis les hostesses una darrera l'altra,
Don't sleep with the flight attendants one after the other,
i comandant, no m'involucris que un turista és humanista i no un pirata.
And commander, don't involve me because a tourist is a humanist, not a pirate.
Comandant Armando Rampas,
Commander Armando Rampas,
no te follis les hostesses una darrera l'altra,
Don't sleep with the flight attendants one after the other,
i comandant, no m'abandonis amb el teu paracaigudes,
And commander, don't abandon me with your parachute,
mal te matis incinerador des arbres violador de ses altures.
You are an incinerator that destroys trees and violates the heights.
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.