… 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.
Un Regalo
Bacilos Lyrics
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Un día solo, una mano
Para una noche fría, un buen abrazo
Una sonrisa en un día gris
Cuando ya mataban las ganas
Me atreví a cantar
El ruido de mi guitarra
La ciudad
Para una carta unas cuantas palabras
Alguien para admirar
Para un amigo un simple regalo
Pero un regalo bien pensado
Otra vez me atrevo a cantar
Volando por la ciudad
Te regalo estas palabras
Flor, amor, mano, abrazo
un regalo bien pensado
Cuando ya mataban las ganas
Me atreví a cantar
El ruido de mi guitarra volaba por la ciudad
La ciudad
The lyrics of Bacilos's song Un Regalo describe the power and importance of small gestures and gifts in relationships. The song starts with the suggestion that for someone you love, a flower and a song, or a helping hand on a lonely day, can make a huge difference. Similarly, on a cold night, a warm hug or a smile on a gray day can provide comfort and joy. The lyrics then go on to say that sometimes just a few simple words in a letter or a small but thoughtful gift for a friend can also go a long way.
The chorus of the song highlights the power of music as a gift. The singer sings about how he began to play his guitar when his desires were dying, and the sound of his music flew through the city. He then says that he gives the gift of words to the listener, including "flower," "love," "hand," "hug," and "well-thought-out gift." The song ends with the singer once again singing about how the noise of his guitar flew through the city.
Overall, Bacilos's Un Regalo is a touching song that emphasizes the importance of small, well-thought-out gestures in relationships. Whether it's a simple flower or a carefully chosen gift, these small acts of kindness can make a big impact on those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Para un amor una flor, una canción
For love, a flower, a song
Un día solo, una mano
On a lonely day, a hand
Para una noche fría, un buen abrazo
For a cold night, a good embrace
Una sonrisa en un día gris
A smile on a gray day
Cuando ya mataban las ganas
When the desire was already dying
Me atreví a cantar
I dared to sing
El ruido de mi guitarra
The sound of my guitar
Volando por la ciudad
Flying through the city
La ciudad
The city
Para una carta unas cuantas palabras
For a letter, a few words
Alguien para admirar
Someone to admire
Para un amigo un simple regalo
For a friend, a simple gift
Pero un regalo bien pensado
But a well-thought-out gift
Otra vez me atrevo a cantar
Once again I dare to sing
Te regalo estas palabras
I give you these words as a gift
Flor, amor, mano, abrazo
Flower, love, hand, embrace
un regalo bien pensado
a well-thought-out gift
Cuando ya mataban las ganas
When the desire was already dying
Me atreví a cantar
I dared to sing
El ruido de mi guitarra volaba por la ciudad
The sound of my guitar flying through the city
La ciudad
The city
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN JAMES FARRISS, MICHAEL KELLAND HUTCHENCE
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