The name of Antonio Carmona is indissolubly linked to that of Ketama, altho… Read Full Bio ↴The name of Antonio Carmona is indissolubly linked to that of Ketama, although he isn't one of its founding members. He is the singer and leader or, at the very least, the most visible element of the band. He has also been considered one of the best percussionists in the country. He has been the main divulger of the Peruvian cajón, which was introduced into flamenco by the Brazilian percussionist Rubem Dantas.

He is one of the leading representatives of new flamenco, or of the fusion of flamenco with other genres, a style that he has mainly developed within the ranks of Ketama. However, before reaching this level of crossbreeding, he was already a deep connoisseur of pure flamenco, due to his origins: he is the son of Juan el Habichuela. On some occasions he has expressed the need to return to their roots.

He has also taken his first steps in cinema. Antonio Carmona appeared in the picture "Gitano" (2000), in which he shared the shoot with Joaquín Cortés, Pilar Bardem and Laetitia Casta. Alongside the Portuguese actress María de Medeiros, he was one of the protagonists of the film "Go for Gold!" (1997), which was backed by Wim Wenders and directed by Lucien Segura. He also appeared in "Berlín Blues" by Ricardo Franco.

After the break-up of Ketama, the band to which his career was tied for over 20 years, Antonio Carmona has embarked upon his solo career with the album "Vengo venenoso".

Una 2 y 3
Antonio Carmona Lyrics

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Una, 2 y 3, volver a empezar,
la vida va pasando y todo sigue igual,
que importa lo que pudo ser y no ser?,
yo sigo aqui tranquilo cantando al compas, arriba los de siempre juegos del poder, mentiras que ya suenan como las de ayer y en medio de este ruido y esta tempestad, busco una verdad.
Una, 2 y 3, volver a empezar,
la vida va pasando y todo sigue igual,
a veces estas lejos otra mas alla y el tiempo va pasando y todo sigue igual, despues de subir alto y volver a caer, despues de tanta noche y tanto amanecer y en medio de este ruido y esta tempestad....busco una verdad.
y el reloj no se parar? por ti, pasa el mundo y el dolor, solo contigo y sin ti.

sale el sol cada ma?ana es abril, no te olvides del amor, no dejes de sonreir.
Una, 2 y 3, volver a empezar,
la vida va despacio y todo pasara, yo sigo despacito se que llegara y alguno ve desierto donde solo hay mar.
los ojos de los ni?os sin saber mirar,
hay demasiadas cosas para recordar,
detras de cada noche hay un amanecer y algo que aprender.
con este corazon que me han dado a mi, intento darte vida y hacerte feliz, mi gloria es que algun dia me digas que si, me digas que si.
con este corazon que te llama a ti, me asomo a la ventana que hay en tu jardin,
que sin tu cari?o que seria de mi, que seria de mi
y el reloj no se parar? por ti, pasa el mundo y el dolor, solo contigo y sin ti.
sale el sol cada ma?ana es abril, no te olvides del amor, no dejes de sonreir.
y el reloj no se parar? por ti, pasa el mundo y el dolor, solo contigo y sin ti.

sale el sol cada ma?ana es abril, no te olvides del amor, no dejes de sonreir.
sale el sol cada ma?ana es abril, no te olvides del amor, no dejes de sonreir.

Overall Meaning

In Antonio Carmona's song "Una 2 y 3," the lyrics express a sentiment of starting fresh and moving forward in life despite past hardships and failures. The repetition of "Una, 2 y 3, volver a empezar" emphasizes a desire to begin again and not dwell on what could have been. The line "yo sigo aqui tranquilo cantando al compas" suggests a sense of calmness and contentment in the present moment, despite life continuing to pass by.

The chorus also touches on the idea of love and the passing of time. The line "y el reloj no se para por ti, pasa el mundo y el dolor, solo contigo y sin ti" acknowledges the inevitable passing of time and the pain of separation from a loved one. However, the uplifting message to not forget about love and to keep smiling is repeated throughout the song.

The song also touches on themes of power and truth, with mentions of "los de siempre juegos del poder, mentiras que ya suenan como las de ayer," and "busco una verdad" in the verses. The message seems to be that in the midst of chaos and noise, it's important to search for and hold onto what is true and meaningful.

Overall, "Una 2 y 3" conveys a message of hope and resilience in the face of challenges, emphasizing the importance of starting fresh and keeping love in one's heart.

Line by Line Meaning

Una, 2 y 3, volver a empezar,
Starting anew with determination for a better future.

la vida va pasando y todo sigue igual,
Life goes on, but things remain the same.

que importa lo que pudo ser y no ser?,
What's the point of dwelling on what could have been?

yo sigo aqui tranquilo cantando al compas,
I remain calm and composed, writing music to the beat.

arriba los de siempre juegos del poder,
The powerful stay on top while the rest play their games.

mentiras que ya suenan como las de ayer
Lies that are now familiar and have lost their effect.

y en medio de este ruido y esta tempestad, busco una verdad.
Amidst this chaos, I search for the truth.

a veces estas lejos otra mas alla y el tiempo va pasando y todo sigue igual,
Sometimes you're near, sometimes you're far, but time goes on and nothing changes.

despues de subir alto y volver a caer, despues de tanta noche y tanto amanecer
After soaring high and then crashing down, after many nights and many dawns.

y el reloj no se parar? por ti, pasa el mundo y el dolor, solo contigo y sin ti.
Does time not stop for you? The world goes on with or without you, with or without your pain.

sale el sol cada ma?ana es abril, no te olvides del amor, no dejes de sonreir.
The sun rises every morning in April, don't forget about love, don't stop smiling.

yo sigo despacito se que llegara y alguno ve desierto donde solo hay mar.
I continue slowly, knowing that success will come, while others see a desert where there's only ocean.

los ojos de los ni?os sin saber mirar,
Children's eyes, unaware of the world's harshness.

hay demasiadas cosas para recordar,
There are too many things to remember.

detras de cada noche hay un amanecer y algo que aprender.
After every night comes a dawn and a lesson to be learned.

con este corazon que me han dado a mi, intento darte vida y hacerte feliz, mi gloria es que algun dia me digas que si, me digas que si.
With the heart I've been given, I try to give you life and happiness. My glory will be when you say yes.

con este corazon que te llama a ti, me asomo a la ventana que hay en tu jardin, que sin tu cari?o que seria de mi, que seria de mi
With this heart that calls out to you, I look into your garden through your window. Without your love, what would become of me?

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