Maribel Pérez (born 29 January 1976 in Neerpelt, Belgium), best known by he… Read Full Bio ↴Maribel Pérez (born 29 January 1976 in Neerpelt, Belgium), best known by her stage name Belle Perez, is a Belgian musician and songwriter.

Born in Neerpelt to Spanish parents, María Isabel Perez Cerezo discovered her talent at the age of 5. The singer was discovered for her musical talents by her former manager Patrick Renier at a local talent show.

In 1999 she participated in the Belgian preselections of the Eurovision Song Contest and from then on Belle's career in music took off. She started off in pop music but in 2002 changed her style to latino/pop and went live on stage with her own "Baila Perez"-band. The album that came with it was an instant success and remained on the top spot in the Belgian charts for several weeks.

By 2006 her career was at an incredible high. She reached the status of "star" in both Belgium and The Netherlands. Her numerous concerts in both countries sold out in record time. In May 2006 she performed for the first time in the Antwerp Sportpaleis. Later that year, she also took the stage at Heineken Music Hall (Amsterdam).

In the summer of 2006 she released her long awaited new album 'Gotitas de Amor', after having released her fifth and Best Of album at the end of 2005.

2007 and 2008 proved to be equally successful with the Latin Fever tour, once again a sold out concert at the Sportpaleis Antwerp and for the very first time a show at Ahoy Rotterdam. Also, in 2008, the album GIPSY hits the stores.

In 2009 Belle Perez celebrated her 10th anniversary as an artist. Standaard Uitgeverij released her biography, she toured once again with her live band and put out a DVD, all named "DIEZ" (Spanish for TEN).

More info: visit www.belleperez.com

Que Viva la Vida
Belle Perez Lyrics

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Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan

Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan
Chiquitan, chiquititantan
Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan
Que viva la vida

Hoy, voy bailando por la vida

Mi mente llena de alegría
Y sé que nada es imposible
Sin tí, sin pasión no hay salida
Vive la vida cada día
Hay que vivir cada momento

Porque sin tí yo pierdo el control
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo
Sin tí no hay final

Que viva viva la vida
Vivela con alegría
Voy buscandolo pero no puedo encontrarlo
Que viva viva la vida
Y vivirla cada día
Y dime que tu quieres mi amor

Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan
Chiquitan, chiquititantan
Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan
Que viva la vida

Hoy, voy buscando por el mundo
La libertad de un vagabundo
Para sentir lo que es ser libre
Sin tí, se que no lo lograría
Sería infelíz, ay cada día
Y vivir lo que yo siento

Porque sin tí yo pierdo el control
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo
Sin tí no hay final

Que viva viva la vida
Vivela con alegría
Voy buscandolo pero no puedo encontrarlo
Que viva viva la vida

Y vivirla cada día
Y dime que tu quieres mi amor

Overall Meaning

The chorus of this song, "Que Viva La Vida," focuses on the celebration of life. The repetition of "chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan" is a lively and upbeat chant that adds to the joyful tone of the song. The singer is dancing through life with a clear mind and full of excitement because she knows that nothing is impossible. She emphasizes the importance of passion in life, and without it, there is no way out. The singer invites her love interest to join her in living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment.

In the verses of the song, Belle Perez describes her pursuit of freedom as a wanderer, searching the world to experience what it means to be truly free. She acknowledges that without her love interest, she would not be able to find the freedom she is seeking. She is inspired by the happiness that she feels by living in the moment and being true to herself.

Overall, "Que Viva La Vida" is a song about embracing life and living it with joy and passion. The song encourages individuals to find what they love and focus on it, to live life every day without fear and make the most of each moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan
Excitedly exclaiming and celebrating life

Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan
Continuing to express excitement and celebration

Chiquitan, chiquititantan
Chanting and celebrating life

Chiquitan, chiquitan, chiquititantan
Rhythmically expressing excitement and happiness

Que viva la vida
Long live life; celebrating life itself as a beautiful thing

Hoy, voy bailando por la vida
Today, I am joyfully living and dancing through life

Mi mente llena de alegría
My mind is filled with happiness

Y sé que nada es imposible
And I know that nothing is impossible; optimistic outlook on life

Sin tí, sin pasión no hay salida
Without passion, there is no escape from life's challenges

Vive la vida cada día
Live life every day; encouraging to take advantage of opportunities

Hay que vivir cada momento
We must live every moment because life is short

Porque sin tí yo pierdo el control
Because without you, I lose control; addressing a loved one who brings joy and stability to life

Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo
Because I am dying for your love; expressing devoted love and passion

Sin tí no hay final
Without you, there is no end; life would never be complete without the love and support of a special person

Que viva viva la vida
Long live life; celebrating life to the fullest

Vivela con alegría
Live it with joy; encouraging to enjoy each day

Voy buscandolo pero no puedo encontrarlo
I am searching but I cannot find it; referencing the search for happiness in life

Que viva viva la vida
Long live life; again celebrating and embracing life

Y vivirla cada día
And live it every day; repeating the emphasis on taking advantage of every moment

Y dime que tu quieres mi amor
And tell me what you want, my love; seeking communication and understanding in a relationship

Hoy, voy buscando por el mundo
Today, I am searching the world; continuing the theme of searching for happiness and purpose in life

La libertad de un vagabundo
The freedom of a wanderer; freedom to live life on one's own terms

Para sentir lo que es ser libre
To feel what it is like to be free; seeking experiences to embrace freedom and independence

Sin tí, se que no lo lograría
Without you, I know I cannot achieve it; acknowledging the support and love of someone special

Sería infelíz, ay cada día
I would be unhappy every day; recognizing the importance of love and happiness in life

Y vivir lo que yo siento
And live what I feel; celebrating the freedom to express emotions and live authentically

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BELLE PEREZ, FERNANDO DANIEL DE MEERSMAN, JUAN GUERRERO, PATRICK THEODORE RENIER

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