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).
La Quejosa
Cabas Lyrics
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Que yo te quiero más que ayer
No vengas con eso nena
Que yo te quiero más que ayer
Pero si sigues jodiendo
Ya no te voy a querer
Día y noche tu te quejas
Día y noche tu te quejas
Ya no sé que voy a hacer
Y con esa cantaleta
Yo me voy a enloquecer
Y con esa cantaleta
Yo me voy a enloquecer
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
No lo tienes todo
Pero es lo que hay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Piensa en algo rico niña
Deja de llorar
Quiéreme ahora que estoy vivo
Y no cuando yo me muera
Quiéreme ahora que estoy vivo
Y no cuando yo me muera
Quiere ahora que me tienes
Y no cuando no me tengas
No me vengas con eso nena
Que yo te quiero más que ayer
Pero si sigues jodiendo
Ya no te voy a querer
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
No lo tienes todo
Pero es lo que hay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Piensa en algo rico niña
Deja de llorar
Tus lágrimas son un río
Y la casa se va a inunda
Tus lágrimas son un río
Y la casa se va a lleva
Gózala vida, gózala
Gózala vida, gozala
Todo pero es lo que hay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Piensa en algo rico niña
Deja de llorar
Quiéreme ahora que estoy vivo
Y no cuando yo me muera
Quiéreme ahora que estoy vivo
Y no cuando yo me muera
Quiere ahora que me tienes
Y no cuando no me tengas
No me vengas con eso nena
Que yo te quiero más que ayer
Pero si sigues jodiendo
Ya no te voy a querer
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
No lo tienes todo
Pero es lo que hay
The lyrics of Cabas's "La Quejosa" expresses the frustration of the singer towards a woman who constantly complains and nags. The singer reassures her that he loves her more than he did yesterday, but warns her that if she continues to nag, he will no longer love her. The repetition of the phrase "No vengas con eso nena, que yo te quiero más que ayer" emphasizes the singer's love and desire for the woman to stop complaining.
The lyrics in the chorus suggest that although they may not have everything, they need to make the best of what they have. The singer urges the woman to think positively and to stop crying, as her tears would only cause more chaos. The last lines of the song, "Quiéreme ahora que estoy vivo y no cuando yo me muera, quiere ahora que me tienes y no cuando no me tengas", emphasizes the importance of cherishing the present moment and appreciating what one has while they still have it.
Line by Line Meaning
No vengas con eso nena
Que yo te quiero más que ayer
Don't come at me with that, babe
I love you more than yesterday
Pero si sigues jodiendo
Ya no te voy a querer
But if you keep bothering me
I won't love you anymore
Día y noche tu te quejas
Ya no sé que voy a hacer
Day and night you complain
I don't know what to do anymore
Y con esa cantaleta
Yo me voy a enloquecer
And with that nagging
I'm going to go crazy
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
No lo tienes todo
Pero es lo que hay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
You don't have everything
But it's what we've got
Piensa en algo rico niña
Deja de llorar
Think of something delicious, girl
Stop crying
Quiéreme ahora que estoy vivo
Y no cuando yo me muera
Love me now that I'm alive
And not when I'm dead
Quiere ahora que me tienes
Y no cuando no me tengas
Want me now that you have me
And not when you don't
Tus lágrimas son un río
Y la casa se va a inunda
Your tears are a river
And the house will flood
Gózala vida, gózala
Todo pero es lo que hay
Enjoy life, enjoy it
It's all we've got
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRES LEVIN, ILEANA PADRON, ANDRES CABAS ROSALES
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