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.
No Te Pongas Triste
Carlos Vives Lyrics
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Quiero que llegue diciembre
Para encontrarme contigo
Abrazara a los abuelos
La novena en el pesebre
La ilusión de ver al niño
Y quiero hacer una fiesta
Cantando con toda el alma
Abrir puertas y ventanas
Invitar a los vecinos
Que se forme una parranda
Volverán las navidades
Con la música del alma
Que se lleva las tristeza
Que se alegran los hogares
Con su canto de esperanza
Volverán las navidades
Como por aquellos tiempos
Que una estrella que anunciaba
Que ha nacido en un pesebre
La esperanza de mi pueblo
Y no te pongas triste
Porque el niño Jesús quiere jugar contigo
Le vamos a cantar, lo vamos arrullar
Y no te pongas triste
Porque el niño Jesús vino a curar tus penas
Nos vamos a alegrar, llegó la noche buena
Voy a dejarle al pasado la injusticia
Los rencores, los sueños que se perdieron
Y juntos en un abrazo
Recibir las bendiciones
Que nos tiene el año nuevo
Volverán las navidades
Con la música del alma
Que se lleva las tristeza
Que se alegran los hogares
Con su canto de esperanza
Volverán las navidades
Como por aquellos tiempos
Que una estrella que anunciaba
Que ha nacido en un pesebre
La esperanza de mi pueblo
Y no te pongas triste
Porque el niño Jesús quiere jugar contigo
Le vamos a cantar, lo vamos arrullar
Y no te pongas triste
Porque el niño Jesús vino a curar tus penas
Nos vamos a alegrar, llegó la noche buena
Seguirán a la estrella de Belén
Viajarán para conocer al rey Emanuel!
Tres regalos los reyes les traerán
De la tierra alegres estarán
Y no te pongas triste
Porque el niño Jesús quiere jugar contigo
Le vamos a cantar, lo vamos arrullar
Y no te pongas triste
Porque el niño Jesús vino a curar tus penas
Nos vamos a alegrar, llegó la noche buena
Después de celebrar me quedaba dormido
Debajo de mi cama ahí estaba un regalo pal niño
The lyrics of Carlos Vives's song "No Te Pongas Triste" express the anticipation and joy of the holiday season, specifically the month of December. The first paragraph sets the scene for the upcoming festivities, mentioning the desire to meet with loved ones, embrace the grandparents, and participate in the traditional activities like setting up the Nativity scene and seeing the baby Jesus.
The second paragraph emphasizes the desire to celebrate and give presents to the person the lyrics are directed to. The idea of singing with all their soul, opening doors and windows, and inviting neighbors to join in a celebration creates a sense of unity and community. The lyrics convey the idea of creating a festive atmosphere that brings people together.
The third paragraph expresses a sentiment of hope and the belief that Christmas will bring joy and happiness to homes. The mention of music as a source of comfort and the ability to take away sadness suggests that the holiday season has the power to bring warmth and positivity to people's lives. The lyrics also mention the birth of Jesus and how it brings hope to the singer's community.
The fourth paragraph reflects on leaving behind the injustices, resentments, and lost dreams of the past. It suggests a fresh start and the opportunity to embrace blessings in the coming new year. It highlights the theme of forgiveness and unity, emphasizing the importance of embracing the present and the joy that can be found in shared blessings.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of hope, celebration, and unity during the holiday season. It encourages the listener to not dwell on sadness but to embrace the joy that comes with Christmas and the birth of Jesus. The song captures the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season and the feelings of love, happiness, and healing that it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Y apurado el calendario
And the calendar is rushing
Quiero que llegue diciembre
I want December to come
Para encontrarme contigo
To meet with you
Abrazara a los abuelos
Hugging the grandparents
La novena en el pesebre
The novena in the manger
La ilusión de ver al niño
The excitement of seeing the child
Y quiero hacer una fiesta
And I want to throw a party
Para llevarte un presente
To bring you a present
Cantando con toda el alma
Singing with all my soul
Abrir puertas y ventanas
Opening doors and windows
Invitar a los vecinos
Inviting the neighbors
Que se forme una parranda
So a party can be formed
Volverán las navidades
Christmas will come again
Con la música del alma
With the music of the soul
Que se lleva las tristeza
That takes away the sadness
Que se alegran los hogares
That brings joy to homes
Con su canto de esperanza
With its song of hope
Volverán las navidades
Christmas will come again
Como por aquellos tiempos
Like in those times
Que una estrella que anunciaba
When a star announced
Que ha nacido en un pesebre
That a baby was born in a manger
La esperanza de mi pueblo
The hope of my people
Y no te pongas triste
And don't be sad
Porque el niño Jesús quiere jugar contigo
Because baby Jesus wants to play with you
Le vamos a cantar, lo vamos arrullar
We are going to sing to him, we are going to lull him
Porque el niño Jesús vino a curar tus penas
Because baby Jesus came to heal your sorrows
Nos vamos a alegrar, llegó la noche buena
We are going to rejoice, Christmas Eve has arrived
Voy a dejarle al pasado la injusticia
I am going to leave injustice in the past
Los rencores, los sueños que se perdieron
The grudges, the dreams lost
Y juntos en un abrazo
And together in an embrace
Recibir las bendiciones
To receive the blessings
Que nos tiene el año nuevo
That the new year has for us
Seguirán a la estrella de Belén
They will follow the star of Bethlehem
Viajarán para conocer al rey Emanuel!
They will travel to meet King Emmanuel!
Tres regalos los reyes les traerán
The three kings will bring them gifts
De la tierra alegres estarán
They will be joyful from the earth
Después de celebrar me quedaba dormido
After celebrating, I stayed asleep
Debajo de mi cama ahí estaba un regalo pal niño
Underneath my bed, there was a gift for the child
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRES CASTRO, CARLOS VIVES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pablo Mora Vargas
Excelente canción, que nos recuerda por quién realmente se celebra la Navidad. Gran homenaje de Carlitos Vives para el Rey de Reyes. Saludos desde Costa Rica.
Marcos Afonso
gracias
Los Viajes de Rosita
Que bello tema, no lo había escuchado. Me trajo tantos recuerdos. 🎄🌟🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰
Marcos Afonso
ni yo
Fabiola Jara
Preciosa canción y el mensaje maravilloso, eres un artista qué no olvidas tus raíces y eso es un ejemplo para la juventud actual, FELIZ NAVIDAD.
Mauricio Rodriguez V.
Hermosa canción, nos hace sentir en un ambiente navideño, con ese sentimiento propio del vallenato.
Leticia Sierra Arrieta
Volverán las Navidades como por aquellos tiempos...
Judith Maria Zableh Hasbun
Gracias Carlos Alberto, hermosa letra, recordando las tradiciones esenciales de la época. Un abrazo.
Myriam Cecilia
Bonita letra, sentimientos que aviva esta época navideña.
Miguel Vásquez
Este es el sonido de Carlos Vives que es. Así, con sentimiento, con instrumentos reales, vallenatico con batería rockerita, más instrumentos tradicionales. Así es