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).

Hoy Que Te Vas
Cabas Lyrics

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Hoy que te vas
Y lo tengo que aceptar
Que como el mar viene y va
Y no se deja atrapar
Así es tu corazón, pide libertad
Así que vuela, mi flor
La luz de nuestro amor nunca se apagará

Como un violín
Hecho de seda y satén
Tu cuerpo entero vibro
Tu boca se estremeció
Y la más dulce melodía sonó
Y es tuya y mía, mi sol
La luz de nuestro amor nunca se apagará

Sigue tu camino
Que yo sigo el mío
Y aunque estemos lejos

Nunca olvidaremos
Y nuestros destinos
Llevarán por siempre
Ese amor tan lindo
La luz de nuestro amor nunca se apagará

Serás capaz
De saber decir adiós
De derretir tu prisión
De ahogar tus miedos en la luz de nuestro amor

Hoy que te vas
Y lo tengo que aceptar
Que como el mar viene y va
Y no se deja atrapar
Así es tu corazón, pide libertad
Así que vuela, mi flor
La luz de nuestro amor nunca se apagará

Nunca se apagará

Overall Meaning

The song "Hoy Que Te Vas" by Cabas is about accepting the fact that someone is leaving and moving on with their life. The lyrics compare the person leaving to the unpredictable nature of the sea, which cannot be captured or tamed. The singer acknowledges that their partner's heart desires freedom, so they must let them go to follow their true path. The chorus reassures that the light of their love will never go out, even if they are physically apart.

The second verse uses a metaphor of a violin made of silk and satin to describe the intensity and beauty of their physical connection. The music they created together is described as both sweet and everlasting. The bridge of the song highlights the importance of each person following their separate paths, but also trusting that their love will remain strong and unforgettable.

Overall, the song is a bittersweet ode to love and letting go. It acknowledges that sometimes it is necessary to part ways to allow each other to spread their wings, but true love can transcend distance and time.

Line by Line Meaning

Hoy que te vas
Today that you're leaving

Y lo tengo que aceptar
And I have to accept it

Que como el mar viene y va
That like the ocean ebbs and flows

Y no se deja atrapar
And cannot be caught

Así es tu corazón, pide libertad
Your heart asks for freedom

Así que vuela, mi flor
So fly, my flower

La luz de nuestro amor nunca se apagará
The light of our love will never fade

Como un violín
Like a violin

Hecho de seda y satén
Made of silk and satin

Tu cuerpo entero vibro
Your entire body trembled

Tu boca se estremeció
Your mouth quivered