It was formed in Valladolid (Cas… Read Full Bio ↴Spanish music group of celtic rock.
It was formed in Valladolid (Castilla y León) in 1986. Eight friends, four of which played in the group Almenara decided to participate in a music contest under the name "Colectivo Eurofolk". They won the first prize and continued to play together changing their name to Celtas Cortos.
They won another contest in April 1987, the prize was the production of an album. They shared the prize with two other winners, so they contributed three songs to the album Así es como suena: Folk joven.
Executive producer Paco Martín helped them get out their first album, Salida de emergencia, with only instrumental songs. The next album, Gente Impresentable added the voice and the lyrics of Jesús H. Cifuentes (Cifu) to the powerful instruments. Their celtic rock style was combined with protest and other more melancholic lyrics. Through the years their music mixed with different styles such as Caribbean music, flamenco, electronic music or reggae. Their list of hits include 20 de Abril, La senda del tiempo or Tranquilo Majete.
In 2002 Cifu left the group, a definitive turning point after the departure of César Cuenca and Nacho Martín. In the beginning of 2006 Cifu comes back to the group to prepare their next release, 20 years after their foundation.
Esta Vez
Celtas Cortos Lyrics
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que nos hicieron creer?
Ilusiones prometidas
tantas cosas por hacer.
Traficantes con licencias
corazones, si bombean.
Cocineros de palabras
contorsionistas de la verdad.
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan como hay que amar.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan que hay que disparar.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Ya no busco ideales
solo quiero dignidad.
Dar abrazos por bandera
que me dejen respirar.
Quienes ha robao mis sueños
quien secuestra la bondad.
Basta ya de hipocresía.
Es mejor que nos dejen en paz.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan como hay que amar.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan que hay que disparar.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan como hay que amar.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan que hay que disparar.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
The song "Esta vez" by Celtas Cortos is a socio-political reflection on the fading of values that were once the foundation of society. The lyrics start with questioning the whereabouts of these values that made them believe in the first place. The promises made and the dreams they had are not fulfilled as they see traffickers with licenses, chefs of words, and contortionists of the truth. With these references, the song looks like a reflection on the politicians who manipulate the truth and make false promises to gain power. The chorus talks about how they won't let those in power dictate how they should love and live their lives or force them into violence. It's a call to individuals to look to themselves and make their own decisions rather than have them made for them by those with power.
Through the lyrics, the song reflects a disillusionment with the current state of society, where ideals have been replaced by a lack of dignity, and violence is often a preferred solution. The hope is for a return to simpler times where people could express love and be understood, and compassion and humanity triumphed over materialism and ego. This song's social and political message is one of a need for self-determination, rejecting the manipulation of their lives from those who hold power.
Line by Line Meaning
Dónde están esos valores
que nos hicieron creer?
Where are those values
that made us believe?
Ilusiones prometidas
tantas cosas por hacer.
Promised illusions
so many things to be done.
Traficantes con licencias
corazones, si bombean.
Licensed traffickers
hearts, if they beat.
Cocineros de palabras
contorsionistas de la verdad.
Wordsmiths
contortionists of truth.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan como hay que amar.
This time
we're not going to let
them tell us on paper
how to love.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan que hay que disparar.
This time
we're not going to let
them tell us on paper
who to shoot.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Look to the north
look to the south
they impose it on you
but you decide.
Ya no busco ideales
solo quiero dignidad.
I no longer seek ideals
just dignity.
Dar abrazos por bandera
que me dejen respirar.
Give hugs as a banner
that let me breathe.
Quienes ha robao mis sueños
quien secuestra la bondad.
Who has stolen my dreams
who kidnaps goodness.
Basta ya de hipocresía.
Es mejor que nos dejen en paz.
Enough of hypocrisy.
It's better to leave us alone.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Look to the north
look to the south
they impose it on you
but you decide.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan como hay que amar.
This time
we're not going to let
them tell us on paper
how to love.
Esta vez
ya no vamos a dejar
que en un papel
nos digan que hay que disparar.
This time
we're not going to let
them tell us on paper
who to shoot.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Look to the north
look to the south
they impose it on you
but you decide.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Look to the north
look to the south
they impose it on you
but you decide.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Look to the north
look to the south
they impose it on you
but you decide.
Mira por el norte
mira por el sur
ellas te lo imponen
pero lo decides tu.
Look to the north
look to the south
they impose it on you
but you decide.
Contributed by Christopher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.