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.
Rio
Aterciopelados Lyrics
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Corriendo, cantando
Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
O sana Bogotá mi rio
Vuelan las aguas Del rio
Las nubes inundan y del cielo van cayendo
Oxigeno enviémosle al rio
Olas ten rezos para el rio
Rezos para el rio
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Rezos para el rio
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Rezos para el rio
Vienen las aguas del rio
Corriendo, cantando
Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
O sana Baca tan mi rio
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
Bañemos el dulce que teje
Cantemos que regresen los peces
Rezos para el rio
Rezos para el rio
Revive mi rio
In Aterciopelados' song Río, the lyrics describe the importance of preserving and protecting the river that flows through the city of Bogotá. The first verse refers to the river's desire to be clean and clear as it rushes through the city, but the river is struggling and needs help. The second verse calls for action, suggesting that the river needs oxygen and prayers to help it regenerate. The chorus repeats the need to save the vital resource, encouraging listeners to take action to protect the river that sustains them.
The lyrics also connect the health of the river to the health of the people who live near it. As the chorus repeats, "Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre/Bebemos agua vital que fluye" (Let's save our blood that runs/We drink vital water that flows), it emphasizes that the health of the river is essential to the health of those who depend on it. The song ends with a call to revive the river, reminding listeners that the river is not just a natural resource, but a living entity that can be restored with care and attention.
Overall, the song Río is a powerful call to action, reminding listeners of the importance of protecting our natural resources and community spaces for the benefit of all.
Line by Line Meaning
Vienen las aguas del rio
The river water is flowing with a purpose into the city.
Corriendo, cantando
The river water is rushing and singing as it flows.
Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
The river water dreams of being clean and clear as it travels through the city.
Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
The river is thirsty and coughing due to pollution.
O sana Bogotá mi rio
We need to heal and protect the river flowing through Bogotá.
Vuelan las aguas Del rio
The river water is flying through the air.
Las nubes inundan y del cielo van cayendo
The clouds are filling up with water and raining down on the river.
Cristales los lavan
The river water is being purified and cleaned by crystals.
Oxigeno enviémosle al rio
We need to send oxygen to the river to help it breathe.
Olas ten rezos para el rio
We should have prayers for the river to keep it strong and healthy.
Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.
Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.
Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.
Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.
Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.
Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.
Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.
Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.
Salvemos nuestra sangre que corre
We need to save our own blood (the water) that runs in our bodies.
Bebemos agua vital que fluye
We drink the vital water that flows from the river.
Bañemos el dulce que teje
We need to bathe and protect the sweet fabric (nature) that the river weaves.
Cantemos que regresen los peces
We sing to call back the fish that used to live in the river.
Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.
Vienen las aguas del rio
The river water is flowing with a purpose into the city.
Corriendo, cantando
The river water is rushing and singing as it flows.
Por la ciudad van soñando ser limpias ser claras
The river water dreams of being clean and clear as it travels through the city.
Tiene sed, tiene tos el rio
The river is thirsty and coughing due to pollution.
O sana Baca tan mi rio
We need to heal and protect the river flowing through Baca-tan.
Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.
Rezos para el rio
We need to pray for the river's well-being.
Revive mi rio
We need to revive and save our beloved river.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrea Echeverri, Hector Vicente Buitrago
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ux9zs9qy7f
Hermosa canción se la dedico a nuestro rio en Bogotá, ojala algun dia lo veamos limpio y que el salto de Tequendama donde nace el rio tambien se limpie 🤍✨
@andresfelipegiraldoechever621
Que nota de composición, hermosa canción. Un mensaje muy bello y cierto, no paren de hacer música <3
@salmmora761
Sus canciones son himnos al amor y a la vida, ¡los amo! 💙
@rod7347
Una gran banda DEBE tener letras chingonas y ellos las tienen
@9fktr
Amo Aterciopelados ❤️
@arroyoslibres77
¡Qué genial! Nos viene perfecto para armar una publicación en Instagram.
@kellyortiz6013
Excelente..... a ver si algun dia vemos el río Bogotá limpio! Bravo es la banda mas rola de todas!!
@sebastianchicazapata4519
No sé si soy demasiado sentimental, pero desde 2008 esta canción siempre que la escucho me hace llorar. Me siento tan culpable. 😢
@juanmanuelcamejo6235
amoooooo que buen regalo hoy cumpliendo tres meses de mi nueva vida
@yonatanmena6084
me encanta este tema que chimba