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).
Instinto Humano
Chambao Lyrics
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instinto animal
la luz,las tinieblas
el aquí y el más allá
como dos en uno
como uno en dos
que me absorba
que me vuelve a arrastrar
permanente batalla
gladiadores sin par
sólo uno,sólo tú
sólo uno,sólo tú
madrugada verde
cobijo en el sur.
Niño le dice al papá,jamón
pare le dice potage de arró
y qué quieres que haga
si es lo único que hay,..¡ay!
Cogimos el mapa para mirar
cuánto nos faltaba pa llegá...
cuando nos dimos cuenta
de que ya estábamos en cai,...¡ay!
Nos fuimos sin mirar patrás
una mano delante,la otra detrá
¡ay! que me duele la barriga,¡ay! ¡ay! ¡ay!
Para ya el carro,vamos a pescar
que yo potage,ya no quiero más
dejarme de hamburguesas
y de las comidas lai,...¡ay!
(Dont fly away from me
I don't wanna let you go)
In Chambao's song "Instinto Humano," she sings about the instinctual and animalistic nature of humans. The lyrics suggest that humans are constantly battling between light and darkness, and between the present and the beyond. Despite these struggles, the singer longs to be absorbed and pulled by this instinct, as it is a fundamental part of being human.
The lyrics use the metaphors of two becoming one and one becoming two, suggesting that this struggle between light and darkness is also a struggle between our individual selves and the greater, collective whole. The singer invokes the image of gladiators in battle, suggesting that the instinctual struggle is both fierce and ancient.
The song also touches on themes of culture and tradition, as seen in the lines about a child asking for jamón (ham) and being given a potage de arró (rice stew). The singer also mentions their journey to Cádiz (Cai), suggesting a connection to Andalusian culture and geography. Ultimately, the lyrics remind us of the fundamental, instinctual nature of humans, and how this nature is tied to both individual identity and collective culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Instinto humano
Refers to the basic human instincts
instinto animal
Similar to human instincts, but related to animals
la luz,las tinieblas
el aquí y el más allá
Refers to the different aspects of life, including light and dark, the present and the future
como dos en uno
como uno en dos
Refers to the concept of duality, where two separate entities can coexist as one
que me absorba
que me arrastra
que me vuelve a arrastrar
Refers to the feeling of being overwhelmed and pulled in different directions by various emotions and experiences
permanente batalla
gladiadores sin par
sólo uno,sólo tú
Refers to the constant struggle in life and the fact that each individual is responsible for their own actions
madrugada verde
cobijo en el sur.
Refers to the peace and calm that can be found in nature and the solace that can be found in certain locations
Niño le dice al papá,jamón
pare le dice potage de arró
y qué quieres que haga
si es lo único que hay,..¡ay!
Refers to the different preferences that people have when it comes to food and the acceptance of what is available
Cogimos el mapa para mirar
cuánto nos faltaba pa llegá...
cuando nos dimos cuenta
de que ya estábamos en cai,...¡ay!
Refers to the journey of life and how sometimes we do not realize how far we have come until we look back
Nos fuimos sin mirar patrás
una mano delante,la otra detrá
¡ay! que me duele la barriga,¡ay! ¡ay! ¡ay!
Refers to the impulsiveness of some people and how they can easily move on from situations without looking back
Para ya el carro,vamos a pescar
que yo potage,ya no quiero más
dejarme de hamburguesas
y de las comidas lai,...¡ay!
Refers to the desire to try new things, particularly in terms of food, and the rejection of familiar and possibly unhealthy options
(Dont fly away from me
I don't wanna let you go)
Refers to the fear of abandonment and the desire to hold onto relationships and loved ones
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.