After participating in some teen programs as a singer/actor, he got the main role in the telenovela (soap opera) "Gallito Ramírez," which made him a famous actor. Later, another telenovela, "Escalona" made him return to his "costeño" roots (he was born in Santa Marta, the same town of the famous soccer player "El Pibe" Valderrama, located in the north coast of Colombia) and mainly to sing classic vallenato songs of one of the most prestigious vallenato composers, Rafael Escalona. The soundtrack of "Escalona" quickly became a major hit in radio and CD sales and allowed vallenato to conquest other colombian cities outside the "costa" (north coast) that hadn´t previously accepted it.
After forming a band called La Provincia, the singer and guitarist began performing a local style known as Vallenato, successfully touring his native country, Colombia, and South America. In 1994, Carlos Vives' "La Gota Fria," became his first smash, climbing on the most important music charts around Latin America. In 1996, under the slogan of Unete A Los Locales (Join the Local Ones), the talented musician created his own label, called Gaira, to promote and give an incentive to local artists like "Bloque de Búsqueda" and "Distrito".
Carlos Vives also hosted an important show of the Colombian TV, "La Tele". With irreverent and sometimes escatologic humour this program promoted the figures of Martin De Francisco and Germán Moure, in a country where criticism has always been divorced of popular jokes. This program was then reborn as an animated version which turned to be the first weekly 25 minute animated series of Colombia and Latinamerica, called "El Siguiente Programa" ("The Next Show")
His style, which mixes vallenato, rock and champeta (an African-influenced music) was then used by several Colombian artists, giving birth to the "Tropipop" movement.
Colombia Mi Encanto
Carlos Vives Lyrics
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Noche de fiesta
Todos vienen a celebrar
Noche de fiesta
Todos llegan para gozar
Sigue bailando
Contento en mi paraíso
Milagros en cada piso
(Ah-eh-ah-eh-ah-eh)
Encanto
Encanto
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Que siempre me enamora tu encanto
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Que sigas bendiciendo tu encanto
Colombia
Encanto
Encanto
Abriendo puertas
Va llegando la madrugada
Siguen abiertas
Y el café se cuela en la casa
Canción alegre
Para que gane el bien sobre el mal
No me despierten
Que esto parece un sueño real
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Que siempre me enamora tu encanto
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Te sigue bendiciendo tu encanto
Colombia
Encanto
Encanto
(Ah-eh-ah-eh-ah-eh)
Encanto
Encanto
Colombia, te adoro tanto
Tu nombre tiene un encanto
De Bogotá hasta Palenque
Me fui con toda la gente
Colombia, tierra tan bella
La madre naturaleza
Te dio una forma de ser
Colombia stays, my favorite place
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Que siempre me enamora tu encanto
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Te sigue bendiciendo tu encanto
Y es que a ti, Colombia, yo te quiero tanto
Que siempre me enamora tu encanto
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Te sigue bendiciendo tu encanto
(Ah-eh-ah-eh-ah-eh)
Encanto
Encanto
Encanto
Encanto
The song "Colombia Mi Encanto" by Carlos Vives celebrates the beauty and joy of Colombia. Through lively, upbeat music and lyrics sung in Vives's signature style, the song emphasizes the vibrancy, warmth, and passion of Colombian culture. The opening lines set the scene for a night of celebration, with people gathering to enjoy music and dance. As the song progresses, Vives sings about the charm and enchantment of Colombia, expressing a deep love for his country and its people. The lyrics speak to the natural beauty of Colombia, with mentions of the morning arriving and coffee brewing in homes throughout the country. Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the spirit of Colombia and its people, celebrating the unique energy and beauty of the country.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2019 as part of Vives's album "Cumbiana," which won the Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary/Tropical Fusion Album in 2020. Additionally, while the song is primarily about Colombia, Vives incorporates elements of other Latin American cultures into the song, blending traditional cumbia rhythms with modern beats and pop influences. Another fascinating fact about the song is that it was co-written by over a dozen musicians and songwriters, many of whom have worked with Vives on previous projects.
Line by Line Meaning
Noche de fiesta
Celebrating under the night sky with merrymaking
Todos vienen a celebrar
Everyone comes to celebrate the moment of joy
Noche de fiesta
A night filled with festivity
Todos llegan para gozar
All come to enjoy the celebration
Sigue bailando
Keep on dancing
Contento en mi paraíso
Happy in my paradise
Y revelando
And revealing
Milagros en cada piso
Miracles on every floor
Encanto
Enchantment
Encanto
Enchantment
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Colombia, I love you so much
Que siempre me enamora tu encanto
Your charm always enamors me
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Colombia, I love you so much
Que sigas bendiciendo tu encanto
May you continue to bless your charm
Abriendo puertas
Opening doors
Va llegando la madrugada
Dawn is arriving
Siguen abiertas
They remain open
Y el café se cuela en la casa
And coffee is being brewed in the house
Canción alegre
A joyful song
Para que gane el bien sobre el mal
So that good triumphs over evil
No me despierten
Don't wake me up
Que esto parece un sueño real
It seems like a real dream
Te adoro tanto
I adore you so much
Tu nombre tiene un encanto
Your name has a charm
De Bogotá hasta Palenque
From Bogotá to Palenque
Me fui con toda la gente
I went with all the people
Colombia, tierra tan bella
Colombia, such a beautiful land
La madre naturaleza
Mother Nature
Te dio una forma de ser
Gave you a way of being
Colombia stays, my favorite place
Colombia stays, my favorite place
Y es que a ti, Colombia, yo te quiero tanto
And it's because I love you so much, Colombia
Que siempre me enamora tu encanto
Your charm always enamors me
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Colombia, I love you so much
Te sigue bendiciendo tu encanto
Your charm continues to bless you
Encanto
Enchantment
Encanto
Enchantment
Encanto
Enchantment
Encanto
Enchantment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thebluemoonlady
Amo esta canción y la lengua tan bonita!!
Nunca olvidemos que todos somos hermanos y hermanas!
Todos ustedes son maravillosos!
Colombia, te quiero tanto
Que siempre me enamora tu encanto!!!
Saludos desde Polonia!!! :)
@carlosvives
Gracias por tanto amor!
@astridmaro
Hermosa canción
@nayeon_lyrics
Lol @Carlos Vives buena canción <3
@NatashaBLawrence
❤❤❤
@tannfiercethedisneyfan
Esa canción es bella)
@rociomurcia
Me encanta la canción "COLOMBIA MI ENCANTO"❤
@mizukiwatanabe4735
This song is my fav Encanto song even though I don't understand a single word. Music has no language it's so true.
@MastaChafa
Not even the words "Colombia" and "Encanto"?
@isafagundes8098
¿Por qué está canción me hace sentir tan orgullosa de ser Colombiana cuando nací en Brazil?
@bryanol6025
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