The band started by a trio of musicians from Malaga: María del Mar Rodríguez Carnero (aka La Mari), Eduardo and Dani (who left the band in 2005). They have released two albums of their own. In 2003, they were winners of the Premio Ondas musical award for their debut album, Endorfinas en la mente (Endorphins in the Mind).
Desconocído
Chambao Lyrics
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son almas que ya no están
el tiempo que "ya´s" "vivio"
no lo vas a recuperar
más sabe el viejo por viejo
que "pa" sabio Salomón
más sabe el que lo siente
"Desconodio", io, io, io
"Desconocio" io, io, io
El amor no tiene nombre
ni tiempo ni cantidad
el amor es un aroma
que tienes que respirar
No tiene estación del año
ni fecha en el calendario
se mueve entre la gente
¿alguien sabe donde irá?
"Desconocio" io, io, io
"Desconocio" io, io, io
In Chambao's song Desconocido, the lyrics talk about lost hearts or souls that cannot be recovered. The time that has been lived cannot be regained. The song talks about how wise people can gain knowledge from their experiences and emotions. The chorus repeats the word "Desconocido," which translates to "unknown" in English.
The lyrics further talk about how love has no name or specific time or amount. Love is compared to an aroma that needs to be felt and experienced. It is not restricted to a specific season or date. Love is also not limited to a specific place or person. It can move between people without anyone knowing where it will go.
Overall, the song talks about the unknown, whether it is lost souls or the unpredictable nature of love. It conveys a sense of universalism, whereby everyone can relate to these themes, regardless of cultural background, age, or gender.
Line by Line Meaning
Los corazones "perdios"
Refers to lost souls who are no longer alive.
son almas que ya no están
Suggests the hearts of the lost souls no longer exist.
el tiempo que "ya´s" "vivio"
Refers to moments that have already passed by.
no lo vas a recuperar
Implies that such moments cannot be recaptured.
más sabe el viejo por viejo
Old people are often wise due to their years of experience.
que "pa" sabio Salomón
They are wiser than King Solomon, who is considered the wisest man in the world.
más sabe el que lo siente
Those who experience love can better understand its true nature.
cuando se habla de amor
When people talk about love.
"Desconodio", io, io, io
Repeating the phrase "Desconocido" like an echo suggests feelings of confusion and uncertainty.
"Desconocio" io, io, io
Repeating the phrase "Desconocido" like an echo suggests feelings of confusion and uncertainty.
El amor no tiene nombre
Love cannot be defined by a specific name.
ni tiempo ni cantidad
Love is indefinite and timeless.
el amor es un aroma
Love is best described as a lingering scent.
que tienes que respirar
One must breathe in the aroma of love to experience it fully.
No tiene estación del año
Love is not restricted by the seasons of the year.
ni fecha en el calendario
Love exists without any specific date on the calendar.
se mueve entre la gente
Love can be found anywhere and among anyone.
¿alguien sabe donde irá?
Leaves the question open-ended as to where love may eventually lead someone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL CASAN FERNANDEZ, EDUARDO CASAN CAMARENA, MARIA DEL MAR RODRIGUEZ CARNERO
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