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).
Salvaje
Cabas Lyrics
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No sabes donde te has metido
Yo traigo la herida abierta
Y tu traes un amor de traición
Eso es lo que buscas
Me dices
Mientras la ropa me quitas
Que se va, herido
(Has llega'o al lugar indica'o)
Seré tan salvaje como me lo pides
Seré tan salvaje como fue mi dolor
Seré tan salvaje como me lo pides
Seré tan salvaje como fue mi dolor
No digas nada, no hables
Haz lo que quieras conmigo
No necesito que te contengas
Suéltalo todo mi amor, suéltalo
Si eso es lo que buscas, acepto
Voy a olvidar en tu cuerpo
Y vas a sentir la pasión del amor
Que se va, herido
Que se va, herido
Seré tan salvaje como me lo pides
Seré tan salvaje como fue mi dolor
Seré tan salvaje como me lo pides
Seré tan salvaje, que la luna entrará
En la habitación
Iluminará como un reflector
Nuestros cuerpos tirados
Gastados, gastados de tanto amor
In Cabas's song "Salvaje," the singer is addressing someone who has arrived in their presence. The person seems unsure of where they are and the singer admits to having an open wound while the other brings a love of betrayal. The person is seeking passion in the love that they realize is dying. The singer offers to fulfill the request and be as wild as needed. The verses carry the idea of being wild in bed, and not to talk, to just do whatever is desired. The last verse symbolizes the aftermath of the wild lovemaking, with the moonlight shining on their exhausted bodies.
The song 'Salvaje' infers that the male singer has had his heart broken and is now willing to engage in a purely physical love. He addresses his new conquest, promising to be as savage as needed to fulfill her desires. The song is one that speaks about things not being perfect and people settling for the sex they think they want. It focuses on how people try to make up for emotional pain with physical pleasure. The song does not only touch on sexual desire but deep-seated emotional scars as well. It highlights how many people would resort to physical pleasures as a coping mechanism to forget or get over someone.
* The Colombian pop-rock singer Cabas wrote the song.
* The song is from the album "Si Te Dijera" released in 2008.
* The song achieved great success in Latin America and Spain.
* The album from which the song is taken received a Latin Grammy nomination for "Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album in the year 2009."
* The music video for the song has over 27 million views on YouTube.
* The song's title, "Salvaje," means savagery or wildness.
* The song has been covered by several artists, including Alkilados, a Colombian group.
* "Salvaje" was released as the second single from the album.
* The song's lyrics were inspired by a woman Cabas met who asked him to be as wild as possible in bed.
* 'Salvaje' has gained significance as an anthem for people who want to embrace their passion without regret.
Chords progression: G, C, Am, D
Line by Line Meaning
Ya estás aquí
You have arrived
No sabes donde te has metido
You don't know where you've gotten yourself into
Yo traigo la herida abierta
I bring my open wound
Y tu traes un amor de traición
And you bring a love of betrayal
Eso es lo que buscas
That's what you're looking for
Me dices
You tell me
Mientras la ropa me quitas
While you undress me
Que te haga sentir la pasión del amor
To make you feel the passion of love
Que se va, herido
That is hurtling away
(Has llega'o al lugar indica'o)
(You have arrived at the desired location)
Seré tan salvaje como me lo pides
I will be as wild as you want
Seré tan salvaje como fue mi dolor
I will be as wild as my pain was
No digas nada, no hables
Don't say anything, don't speak
Haz lo que quieras conmigo
Do what you want with me
No necesito que te contengas
I don't need you to hold back
Suéltalo todo mi amor, suéltalo
Let it all go, my love, let it all go
Si eso es lo que buscas, acepto
If that's what you're looking for, I accept
Voy a olvidar en tu cuerpo
I am going to forget in your body
Y vas a sentir la pasión del amor
And you will feel the passion of love
Que se va, herido
That is hurtling away
Seré tan salvaje como me lo pides
I will be as wild as you want
Seré tan salvaje como fue mi dolor
I will be as wild as my pain was
Seré tan salvaje como me lo pides
I will be as wild as you want
Seré tan salvaje, que la luna entrará
I will be so wild that the moon will come in
En la habitación
In the room
Iluminará como un reflector
It will illuminate like a reflector
Nuestros cuerpos tirados
Our bodies lying
Gastados, gastados de tanto amor
Worn out, worn out from so much love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALBERT MENENDEZ, ANDRES CABAS ROSALES
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