… Read Full Bio ↴Bacilos was a latin music group based in Miami, Florida, United States.
The band was formed in 1995 by three students of the University of Miami and was named after the Spanish word for bacillus. Originally a quartet, the band drew influences from Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodríguez and Argentinian rock singer Fito Páez. The band eventually became a trio consisting of Colombian singer and guitarist Jorge Villamizar, bassist André Lopes and percussionist José Javier Freire before releasing an independent album Madera in 1999.
Bacilos signed with Warner Music in 2000. The selftitled album Bacilos was actually a re-edition of Madera and was nominated for two Latin Grammy awards and went gold in Colombia. The single Tabaco Y Chanel was widely played on Latin radio stations and the success of their major label debut earned them a slot as support artist on a world tour by Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz.
In 2002 Caraluna added to their reputation winning a Grammy for best Latin pop album and making the Billboard Latin album charts. The album also won best album at the Latin Grammies and their song Mi Primer Millón a humorous account of trying to make it in the music industry, again went top 10 in Chile and made the Billboard and world Latin music charts in 2003a humorous account of trying to make it in the music industry, again went top 10 in Chile and made the Billboard and world Latin music charts in 2003 and won best tropical song. The single Caraluna went to #1 in Chile, top 10 in Argentina and charted in the world and Billboard Latin charts in late 2002 and early 2003.
Sólo Un Segundo was the third single from the album going top 10 in Argentina and top 20 in Chile. Bacilos also featured on a duet with Celso Piña which made the Chilean Top 20 in May 2004.
Sin Vergüenza was released in late 2004. The first single Pasos de Gigante went to number 1 in Argentina, #2 in Chile and made top 10 on Billboard's Latin singles charts in late 2004. It has been nominated for a Grammy award for best Latin pop album.
The band announced that they would break up and completed their final tour in the United States on December 15, 2006, when they played at La Covacha, in Miami. Their final live show was on February 21, 2007, at the Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar, in Chile.
In October 2017, the band decided for a reunion and released their latest hit, "Por Hacerme el Bueno". In August 2018, the band released their fourth studio album "¿Donde Nos Quedamos?".
On Valentine's day 2020 the band released and EP Cupido y compañía.
The band continues to tour all over north America. Obviously postponed because of the big C.
Besala Ya
Bacilos Lyrics
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Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Compadre no pierda el tiempo y bese la ya
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Compadre dele un besito y deje de hablar
Que tanta vaina le dice yo me pregunto?
Mire como ella lo mira, y usted responde con otra historia
Hay que tontería vaina, se le va a escapar
Ya deje de echarle flores y échele mano
Y entienda que aquí no hay nada personal
Con todo respeto y toda galantería si no se apura la va se enfría
Vaina, se le va a escapar
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Compadre dele un besito y deje de hablar
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Compadre no pierda el tiempo y besela ya
Su lista de amigas ya esta bastante larga
Y yo le doy un consejo de buena fe
A veces hay que arriesgarse a la cachetada por no sino nunca pasa nada
Esa es la verdad
Si no se la juega hermano yo me la juego
Y entienda que aquí no hay nada personal
La noche se va llenando de tiburones aunque se pone los pantalones, mira
Me los pongo yo
Si no la besa entonces déjela ya
Si no la besa entonces déjela ya
Compadre si no se apura safe pa allá
Si no la besa entonces déjela ya
Si no la besa entonces déjela ya
Compadre si no se apura safe pa allá
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Compadre no pierda el tiempo y besela ya
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Por el amor de dios compadrito, besela ya
The song "Besela Ya" by Bacilos is a playful and lighthearted piece about a man who is hesitant to make a move on a woman he is interested in. The repeated refrain of "Besela ya compadre, besela ya" (Kiss her already, buddy, kiss her already) speaks to the urgency and encouragement the singer's friend feels towards him. The lyrics continue on to say that the singer is wasting his time talking and making small talk with the woman, and needs to take action if he wants to pursue her romantically. There is a sense of playful teasing and prodding throughout the song, with the singer admitting that he is nervous and hesitant, and his friend urging him to take the risk and go for it.
The overall message of the song is one that encourages taking action and being bold in matters of the heart. It acknowledges the awkwardness and vulnerability that comes with putting yourself out there, but ultimately promotes the idea that it's better to take a risk and potentially face rejection than to sit by and miss out on potential opportunities for love and connection. The upbeat and catchy melody of the song pairs well with its playful and lighthearted lyrics, making it a fun and enjoyable listen for fans of Latin pop and similar genres.
Line by Line Meaning
Besela ya compadre, besela ya
Kiss her now, my friend, don't delay any longer
Compadre no pierda el tiempo y bese la ya
My friend, don't waste time and kiss her now
Compadre dele un besito y deje de hablar
Give her a little kiss and stop talking
Que tanta vaina le dice yo me pregunto?
What nonsense are you saying, I wonder?
Yo creo que ella no esta en planes de chismosear, no
I think she isn't interested in gossiping, no
Mire como ella lo mira, y usted responde con otra historia
Look at how she's looking at you, and you respond with another story
Hay que tontería vaina, se le va a escapar
What nonsense, she's going to slip away from you
Ya deje de echarle flores y échele mano
Stop flattering her and make a move
Y entienda que aquí no hay nada personal
And understand that there's nothing personal here
Con todo respeto y toda galantería si no se apura la va se enfría
With all due respect and courtesy, if you don't hurry, the opportunity will cool down
Su lista de amigas ya esta bastante larga
Your list of female friends is already long enough
A veces hay que arriesgarse a la cachetada por no sino nunca pasa nada
Sometimes you have to take a risk and go for it, because otherwise nothing will ever happen
Si no se la juega hermano yo me la juego
If you don't make a move, brother, I will
La noche se va llenando de tiburones aunque se pone los pantalones, mira
The night is filling up with sharks, even if you put on your pants, look
Si no la besa entonces déjela ya
If you're not going to kiss her, then leave her alone
Por el amor de dios compadrito, besela ya
For God's sake, my little friend, kiss her now
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JORGE VILLAMIZAR
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