Cabas released his self-titled album, "Cabas", in 2000, which he hoped to be popular and joyful. It became a huge success in Colombia, where his single Mi Bombón (My Lollipop) lead the charts of radio stations for three consecutive months, earning him a Gold Disc and a double Platinum disc. To boost his success, Cabas begins a tour around Colombia, and reaches out to Venezuela and Ecuador, where he became highly popular among both the young and the old, because of the eclectic mixture of cumbia and rock in his songs. His playful and warm personality can be seen during his performances.
In 2002, Cabas began to promote his music in Latin America and the United States, receiving good reviews and even a feature article in the Billboard magazine. Cabas has shared his stage with stars such as Lenny Kravitz in Mexico, and Shakira and Miguel Bosé in Spain.
In 2003, his second album Contacto (Contact), redefined his style. Contacto mixed percussion and drums with bass and rock beats, and his first single, La Caderona (The Big-hipped Woman) recalled Mi Bombón's success. Cabas' first music video, from the song Leche (Milk), premiered around this time on MTV Latin America. Other singles such as Bolita de Trapo (Little Ball of Rags) also led the charts in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. Cabas has recently been promoting his music in France.
His participation in a tribute concert to the legendary musician Carlos Santana increased his exposure. Cabas won the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, the MTV Latin Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Interpretation, and the People's Price and Best Rock Video in the Lo Nuestro Awards.
On 2005, Cabas released his third album, Puro Cabas (Pure Cabas), which proved to be yet another huge success. Cabas' first single, La Cadena de Oro (The Gold Locket), was a major hit in Latin America, along with its music video that stayed MTV's top ten for quite a while. This hit was followed immediately by his second single, Increíble (Incredible).
Caribe Soy
Cabas Lyrics
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De donde es, quien es usted
Sentí una soledad
Que hasta la sangre se me fue
Se llega uno a asustar
De lo que cuentan por ahí
Rogué a mi corazón
Y el corazón se me llenó
De Lucho, Galán y Hernández
De cumbia, guaracha y salsa picante
De Matamoros, Escalona y Benny Moré
De ballenato y de merengue puro
De Juan Luis Guerra, de Billo Frómeta
Y Ruben y entonces se me rellenó la boca
De puro orgullo y le contesté
Caribe soy, soy soy
A mucho honor
En donde dice señas particulares
Ponga caribe soy
A mucho honor
El único lugar en donde aún
Se puede vivir de una ilusión
Es nuestra alegría, la que traigo yo
Para la gente mía
Que pone el pecho y el corazón
Y que trabaja el doble
Pa' demostrar lo que son
Abrió mi maletín
Quería encontrar yo no se que
Sacó un disco de Songo
Borondongo y Bernabé
Una palmera, un son
Y una estampita de la paz
Doce cartas de amor
Y Cien años de soledad
Y el corazón se me llenó
De Lucho, Galán y Hernández
De cumbia, guaracha y salsa picante
De Matamoros, Escalona y Benny Moré
De ballenato y de merengue puro
De Juan Luis Guerra, de Billo Frómeta
Y Ruben
Y entonces se me rellenó la boca
De puro orgullo y le contesté
Caribe soy, soy soy
A mucho honor
En donde dice señas particulares
Ponga caribe soy
A mucho honor
El único lugar en donde aún
Se puede vivir de una ilusión
Caribe soy, soy soy
A mucho honor
En donde dice señas particulares
Ponga caribe soy
A mucho honor
El único lugar en donde aún
Se puede vivir de una ilusión
The song "Caribe Soy" by Cabas celebrates the diverse and vibrant culture of the Caribbean region. The lyrics describe a moment when the singer is asked where he's from and feels a sense of loneliness before realizing that his heart is filled with the music and influences of the Caribbean. He lists off a variety of music legends including Lucho, Galán, Hernández, Matamoros, Escalona, and Benny Moré, showcasing the range of genres that make up the rich musical landscape of the Caribbean. He also mentions literature and other cultural elements, such as "Cien años de soledad" by Gabriel García Márquez.
The chorus of the song proudly declares "Caribe soy" ("I am Caribbean"), emphasizing the singer's connection to his culture and heritage. He notes that the Caribbean is a place where you can still live with a sense of hope and possibility, and where hard work and dedication can be rewarded.
Overall, "Caribe Soy" is a celebration of the diverse cultural influences that make up the Caribbean, including music, literature, and a strong sense of community and pride.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando me preguntó
When they asked me
De donde es, quien es usted
Where are you from, who are you?
Sentí una soledad
I felt a loneliness
Que hasta la sangre se me fue
That even my blood ran away
Se llega uno a asustar
One can get scared
De lo que cuentan por ahí
From what they say out there
Rogué a mi corazón
I asked my heart
Que me inspirara la razón
To inspire me with reason
Y el corazón se me llenó
And my heart filled with
De Lucho, Galán y Hernández
Lucho, Galán, and Hernández
De cumbia, guaracha y salsa picante
Cumbia, guaracha, and spicy salsa
De Matamoros, Escalona y Benny Moré
Matamoros, Escalona, and Benny Moré
De ballenato y de merengue puro
Of ballenato and pure merengue
De Juan Luis Guerra, de Billo Frómeta
Of Juan Luis Guerra and Billo Frómeta
Y Ruben y entonces se me rellenó la boca
And Ruben, then my mouth filled
De puro orgullo y le contesté
With pure pride and I answered
Caribe soy, soy soy
I am Caribbean, yes I am
A mucho honor
With much honor
En donde dice señas particulares
Where it says distinguishing features
Ponga caribe soy
Put Caribbean, I am
El único lugar en donde aún
The only place where
Se puede vivir de una ilusión
One can still live on an illusion
Es nuestra alegría, la que traigo yo
It's our joy, the one I bring
Para la gente mía
For my people
Que pone el pecho y el corazón
Who put their chest and heart
Y que trabaja el doble
And work double
Pa' demostrar lo que son
To demonstrate who they are
Abrió mi maletín
They opened my suitcase
Quería encontrar yo no se que
They wanted to find something, I don't know what
Sacó un disco de Songo
They took out a Songo record
Borondongo y Bernabé
Borondongo and Bernabé
Una palmera, un son
A palm tree, a son
Y una estampita de la paz
And a peace stamp
Doce cartas de amor
Twelve love letters
Y Cien años de soledad
And One Hundred Years of Solitude
Caribe soy, soy soy
I am Caribbean, yes I am
A mucho honor
With much honor
En donde dice señas particulares
Where it says distinguishing features
Ponga caribe soy
Put Caribbean, I am
El único lugar en donde aún
The only place where
Se puede vivir de una ilusión
One can still live on an illusion
Caribe soy, soy soy
I am Caribbean, yes I am
A mucho honor
With much honor
En donde dice señas particulares
Where it says distinguishing features
Ponga caribe soy
Put Caribbean, I am
El único lugar en donde aún
The only place where
Se puede vivir de una ilusión
One can still live on an illusion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDUARDO CABAS
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