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.
Las Cosas De La Vida
Aterciopelados Lyrics
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Ojalá coja juicio
Se había ido varias veces
De la casa
Preocupados le trajeron
Al cura del sector
Para colmo
Lo expulsaron del colegio
Psiquiatra
Lo internaron un
Domingo por la tarde
Su mama se lo decía
Que eran malas compañías
Pero él si que lo sabia
Son las cosas de la vida
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay
Se le advirtió
Se le advirtió
Y nada valió
Y nada valió
Le entro por un oído y le
Salió por el otro
Y el pobre anda tan ido
Van dos tuercas que le faltan
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay
The lyrics to Aterciopelados's song "Las Cosas De La Vida" are about a person who has been making poor choices and facing the consequences of their actions. The singer expresses concern for this person and wishes that they would start making better decisions. The person has left their home multiple times and has been a source of worry for their family. They were even expelled from school and eventually had to be hospitalized due to their behaviors. The person's mother had warned them about the company they were keeping, but they did not listen. The lyrics end with the singer acknowledging that these are just the things that happen in life.
The song highlights the struggles that people face when they make poor decisions, even when they have people around them who are trying to help. It also touches on the idea that sometimes people are unable to change their behavior or choices, despite the consequences that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Por Dios!
An expression of shock or exasperation
Ojalá coja juicio
I hope he/she becomes more sensible and responsible
Se había ido varias veces
He/She had left home several times
De la casa
From home
Preocupados le trajeron
They brought him/her worriedly
Al cura del sector
To the local priest
Para colmo
To make matters worse
Lo expulsaron del colegio
He/She was expelled from school
Con el tiempo le pagaron psiquiatra
They eventually paid for a psychiatrist
Lo internaron un Domingo por la tarde
They admitted him/her on a Sunday afternoon
Su mama se lo decía
His/Her mother warned him/her
Que eran malas compañías
That they were bad influences
Pero él si que lo sabia
But he/she knew it all too well
Son las cosas de la vida
These are the things that happen in life
Ay ay ay ay
An expression of emotional pain or shock
Se le advirtió
He/She was warned
Y nada valió
And it was all for nothing
Le entro por un oído y le Salió por el otro
It went in one ear and out the other
Y el pobre anda tan ido
And poor thing is so lost
Van dos tuercas que le faltan
A few screws are missing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hector Buitrago
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Andy kosta84
Tiempos aquellos con los cierto peludos (aterciopelados)como le decía mi papá cuando nos veía cantar a todo pulmón sus canciones, wow que tiempazos inolvidables fueron los 90's.
Arturo Hernandez
2022 sigo escuchando este pedazo de obra de arte!!!
CARLOS SANCHEZ BLANCO
Su música representa más que a Colombia sa toda Latinoamérica, no me canso de escuchar estás canciones, tan real y efímero a la vez. Me encantan.
Omar Neira
La recordé hoy y me la cante toda… los temazos de los 90 de mis atercio siempre en mi mente
Liliana Ceballos
Esta cancion refleja a Bogota en su totalidad ..la escucho y es como si estuviera alli viviendo la historia narrada
René Alemán
Completamente de acuerdo, es la historia de la que nadie quiere hablar.
Dora Anaïs Nin 🌹💘💋
@René Alemán no habla de drogas, sino de alguien que desarrolló una crónica, incurable y calamitosa enfermedad mental. Todo el mundo malinterpretándola porque no ve más allá de sus narices 😒😒
Gise Salamanca
Y no cogi juicio.... Tantos años... Me encanta este tema
David José Márquez Bolaños
excelente composición...!!! la vida nos trae muchas experiencias pero las decisiones son nuestras.
Gustavo
TEMAZO!!!! Gracias x subirlo!!