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).
Vída
Chambao Lyrics
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Las pasiones son interrumpidas, tras la pena viene la alegría
En la calle dos niños que juegan y de infancia sus caras se llenan
Libertades que son oprimidas por personas que tu desconfías
No busques problemas, no te metas en lios
Mira que la vida sí tiene sentío
No busques problemas, no te metas en líos
Hay sonrisas que no tienen risa
Hay miradas que no tienen nada
Esperanzas que nunca se pierden
Por deseos que siempre se tienen
El camino que da a nuestros sueños
Muchas veces no tienen ni dueño
Sentimientos que son tan profundos
Como un viento de fe en el mundo
No busques problemas, no te metas en lios
Mira que la vida sí tiene sentío
No busques problemas, no te metas en líos
Mira que la vida sí tiene sentío
In "Vida," Chambao sings about the struggles and joys of life, urging the listener to avoid unnecessary trouble and trust in the meaning and purpose of existence. The first verse speaks to the idea of constantly fighting for one's own and seeking out luck, but celebrating the moments of joy that come after hardship. The second verse explores the complexity of emotions and desires, acknowledging that some smiles are not genuine, some glances are empty, but hopes and dreams persist in the face of the unknown.
The chorus repeats the message of not seeking out trouble and reminding the listener that life does have meaning. The song emphasizes the importance of finding peace and purpose in life's ups and downs, and trusting in something greater than oneself.
"Vida" is a beautiful and uplifting song with a message that can resonate with anyone going through the highs and lows of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu te pasas la vida luchando pa' los tuyos la suerte buscando
You spend your life fighting for your loved ones and searching for luck
Las pasiones son interrumpidas, tras la pena viene la alegría
Passions are interrupted, but after sadness comes joy
En la calle dos niños que juegan y de infancia sus caras se llenan
Two children play in the street, their faces filled with childhood
Libertades que son oprimidas por personas que tu desconfías
Freedom is suppressed by people you don't trust
Hay sonrisas que no tienen risa
There are smiles without laughter
Hay miradas que no tienen nada
There are looks that mean nothing
Esperanzas que nunca se pierden por deseos que siempre se tienen
Hope is never lost because desires persist
El camino que da a nuestros sueños muchas veces no tienen ni dueño
The path to our dreams often has no owner
Sentimientos que son tan profundos como un viento de fe en el mundo
Feelings that are as deep as a wind of faith in the world
No busques problemas, no te metas en lios
Don't look for problems, don't get in trouble
Mira que la vida sí tiene sentío
See that life does have meaning
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.