One of the first contemporary successful rock bands in Colombia, Los Aterci… Read Full Bio ↴One of the first contemporary successful rock bands in Colombia, Los Aterciopelados is among the Latin American countries' top groups. Formed in 1992 in Bogotá, Colombia, the band has fused its own sound by combining a rock-solid approach and electronics with a variety of Latin American musical traditions including mariachi, bolero, tropical and flamenco.

Aterciopelados, whose name translates as "The Velvety Ones," was formed by former members of Delia Y Los Aminoacidos -- Andrea Echeverri, who plays acoustic guitar and sings lead, and Héctor Buitrago, who plays bass guitar. The original drummer Andres Giraldo* was replaced by Alejandro Duque in 1995 and the original guitar player Charlie Marquez was replaced by Alejandro Gomez Caceras in 1997. Also, lead singer Andrea Echeverri was chosen by Gustavo Cerati to sing "En la Ciudad de la Furia" for Soda Stereo's MTV Unplugged album.

Andrés Giraldo was also part of the Bogotá based band Bloque de Busqueda, known for their mix of artisan / folkloric music with a modern twist full of prominent beats.

Echeverri came out with a self-titled solo album in 2004, "Aemeo" is the lead song in this album.

The band recieved Grammy award nominations in 1997 and 1998.

In October of 2006 they released the album Oye, just a couple of months after Héctor Buitrago came out with his Conhector first solo album.

La Culpable
Aterciopelados Lyrics

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Soy
Como el armadillo
Como un avión
Como un ratón

No quiero ser la culpable
De dañar tu corazón
No es por ser mala persona

Ni por mala vibración

No quiero sentar cabeza
Con un varón
Con un varón

No quiero ser la culpable
De dañar tu corazón
No es por ser mala persona
Ni por mala vibración

Soy alma desaforada
A mí no me calma nada
Ponganmen el tatequieto
O estaré en graves aprietos

Soy una locomotora
En riel de montaña rusa
Soy gallito de pelea
De larga y mortal espuela

Nadie se muere de amor
No armes drama mi sol
A otra cosa mariposa
Que la vida es azarosa

No
Dañare mi silueta
Con un bebé
Con un nene

No quiero ser la culpable
De dañar tu corazón

No es por ser mala persona
Ni por mala vibración

Overall Meaning

In Aterciopelados's song "La Culpable," the singer expresses her reluctance to be seen as the one responsible for hurting their partner's heart. They compare themselves to an armadillo, an airplane, and a mouse, showcasing their desire to be seen as non-threatening and non-invasive - they do not seek to intentionally cause harm to their partner.

The singer makes it clear that they do not want to settle down with a man and that this decision is not due to malice or ill intentions. Instead, they describe themselves as a free spirit, someone who is always searching for something new and exciting to experience. They recognize their tendencies towards unpredictability and restlessness and as a result, warn others to not try and control them. The singer declares herself to be like a locomotive, unstoppable and powerful, alluding to the fact that suppressing her wild nature would not be beneficial for anyone involved.

However, the singer does express a desire to not become pregnant or have a child, as this would hinder her ability to live freely and without constraint. Ultimately, "La Culpable" is about embracing one's own personal freedom and living life to its fullest potential while recognizing and respecting the emotional boundaries of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Soy como el armadillo
I am like the armadillo

Como un avión, como un ratón
Like an airplane, like a mouse

No quiero ser la culpable
I don't want to be the one to blame

De dañar tu corazón
For hurting your heart

No es por ser mala persona
It's not because I'm a bad person

Ni por mala vibración
Nor because of bad vibes

No quiero sentar cabeza con un varón
I don't want to settle down with a man

Soy alma desaforada
I am an unrestrained soul

A mi no me calma nada
Nothing calms me down

Ponganmen el tatequieto
Put me in my place

O estaré en graves aprietos
Or I will be in serious trouble