Andrés Mauricio Cabas, or just Cabas (born 7 October 1977) is a Colombian m… Read Full Bio ↴Andrés Mauricio Cabas, or just Cabas (born 7 October 1977) is a Colombian musician. His music, which is slowly gaining popularity, is distinguished by its catchy and Caribbean sounding songs.

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).

Contacto
Cabas Lyrics

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Parecen las calles más desiertas, niña;
desde que sentí tu mano en la mía.
Tu boca el mezcal que adormece mi cordura,
se alertan los poros, se abre la piel...

(CORO)
Y me eriza, tu contacto,
me eriza, la frecuencia de tu voz.

No importa,
pidas lo que pidas soy tuyo,
porque me erizas la piel y la vida con tu amor.

Ahora no puedo vivir sin tu energía,
y quiero sentirte aquí y bien cerquita.
Tu boca el mezcal que adormece mi cordura,
se alertan los poros, se abre la piel...

CORO
Y me eriza, tu contacto,
me eriza, la frecuencia de tu voz.
No importa,
pidas lo que pidas soy tuyo,
porque me erizas la piel y la vida con tu amor.
(bis)

Con tu amor... con tu amor... solo con tu amor...

Permanece a mi lado, que me eriza,
la frecuencia de tu voz.
No importa,
pidas lo que pidas soy tuyo,
todo todito yo necesito de tu contacto.

Tu contacto...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cabas’s song Contacto are highly sensual and romantic. The song speaks to the power of physical and emotional connection between two individuals. The singer describes the feeling of being touched by the person he loves, and how her touch sends shivers down his spine. He feels a strong connection with her and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep that connection alive.

The first verse of the song sets the stage for the rest of the lyrics. The singer talks about how the streets seem more deserted since he felt his lover's hand in his. It's clear that he's saying that without her touch, the world around him has lost its luster. However, when he feels her touch, it's like a surge of energy that awakens every cell in his body. He describes her kiss as a "mezcal" that dulls his senses while igniting his soul. He becomes more alive, more aware, more sensitive to the world around him. The chorus of the song reiterates how her touch and voice affect him, and that he needs her love to survive.

Overall, the song is powerful in its romantic and spiritual message. It speaks to the profound connection that two people can share, and to the transformative power of love. The poet uses metaphors to describe this intimate space shared between two people. The song beautifully captures the essence of what it feels like to be touched by someone you love.

Line by Line Meaning

Parecen las calles más desiertas, niña;
The streets seem emptier, girl;

desde que sentí tu mano en la mía.
since I felt your hand in mine.

Tu boca el mezcal que adormece mi cordura,
Your mouth is the mezcal that numbs my sanity,

se alertan los poros, se abre la piel...
my pores awaken, my skin opens...

CORO
CHORUS

Y me eriza, tu contacto,
Your touch gives me goosebumps,

me eriza, la frecuencia de tu voz.
the frequency of your voice gives me goosebumps.

No importa,
No matter,

pidas lo que pidas soy tuyo,
whatever you ask for, I'm yours,

porque me erizas la piel y la vida con tu amor.
because you give me goosebumps all over my body and in my life with your love.

Ahora no puedo vivir sin tu energía,
Now I can't live without your energy,