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.
Voy A Olvidarme De Mí
Carlos Vives Lyrics
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Que muero por dentro y escucho en silencio que la lluvia dice que ya te perdí
Que no me importa si la casa es grande
Si me voy de viaje
Que el negocio es bueno
Si ese era mi sueño
Si el carro que tengo corre a mas de mil
Que me perdones si no me di cuenta
Que fui tu dueño y quiero ser tu amigo
Voy a afeitarme y a tender la cama
Voy a ponerme mi mejor vestido
Voy a servir tu puesto allí en la mesa
Para sentir que vuelvo a estar contigo
Voy a pedirle al tiempo que no pase
Voy a encender la luz de mis promesas
Voy a sentarme al frente de la calle
Para esperar a ver si tú regresas
Que he sido un tonto por dejarte sola
Por buscar mil cosas
Por mi gran invento si al final del cuento
Y ahora nada tengo si no estas aquí
Que no me importa si la casa es grande
Si me voy de viaje
Que el negocio es bueno
Si ese era mi sueño
Si el carro que tengo corre a mas de mil
Que me arrepiento de ser aguafiestas todos estos años que viví contigo
Que me perdones si no me di cuenta
Que fui tu dueño y quiero ser tu amigo
Voy a afeitarme y a tender la cama
Voy a ponerme mi mejor vestido
Voy a servir tu puesto allí en la mesa
Para sentir que vuelvo a estar contigo
Voy a pedirle al tiempo que no pase
Voy a encender la luz de mis promesas
Voy a sentarme en frente de la calle
Para esperar a ver si tu regresas
Voy a olvidarme de mi
Yo puedo hacerte feliz
Nos quedaremos aquí
Voy a olvidarme de mi
In "Voy A Olvidarme De Mí," Carlos Vives sings about regret and his desire to reconcile with someone he loves. He acknowledges his previous mistakes such as neglecting the person and focusing too much on material success. Although these things seemed important at the time, without the person he loves, they lose their value. He recognizes the importance of priorities, and how they evolve with time.
The first verse talks about the feelings of distance and emptiness he feels without the person he loves. He realizes that no matter how much success he may have, it won't compare to the value of a healthy and loving relationship. He goes on to sing about his wish to set things right, and how he's willing to do what it takes to make that happen. By serving her place at the table and waiting outside to see if she will return, he demonstrates his commitment to making a change.
Overall, the song is a story of redemption and the recognition of love's importance. It's an invitation to redirect one's focus towards what truly matters in life- making the most of the time we have with those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Que no es lo mismo verse en el espejo, que te siento lejos
Looking at my reflection doesn't compare to feeling the distance between us
Que muero por dentro y escucho en silencio que la lluvia dice que ya te perdí
I'm slowly dying inside and the rain is a constant reminder that I've already lost you
Que no me importa si la casa es grande
Si me voy de viaje
Que el negocio es bueno
Si ese era mi sueño
Si el carro que tengo corre a más de mil
Material possessions like a big house or fast car mean nothing if I'm not with you, and pursuing my dreams is meaningless without your love.
Que me arrepiento de ser aguafiestas todos estos años que viví contigo
I regret being a party pooper and taking our time together for granted all these years
Que me perdones si no me di cuenta
Que fui tu dueño y quiero ser tu amigo
Please forgive me for not realizing how much I had and for trying to control our relationship, now I just want to be your friend
Voy a afeitarme y a tender la cama
Voy a ponerme mi mejor vestido
Voy a servir tu puesto allí en la mesa
Para sentir que vuelvo a estar contigo
I'll groom myself and make the bed, dress up nicely, and set your place at the table, to feel like you're still with me
Voy a pedirle al tiempo que no pase
Voy a encender la luz de mis promesas
Voy a sentarme al frente de la calle
Para esperar a ver si tú regresas
I'll ask time to halt, light the way with my promises, and sit by the street waiting to see if you return
Que he sido un tonto por dejarte sola
Por buscar mil cosas
Por mi gran invento si al final del cuento
Y ahora nada tengo si no estás aquí
I've been a fool to leave you alone, chasing after frivolous things, and my big ideas don't matter if you're not here with me now
Voy a olvidarme de mi
Yo puedo hacerte feliz
Nos quedaremos aquí
Voy a olvidarme de mi
I'm going to forget about myself, focus on making you happy, and we'll stay here together, as I forget about my own wants and needs
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carlos Alberto Vives
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Luycn
on Tu Amor Eterno
I love you
Luycn
on Tu Amor Eterno
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