Chetes grew up in Monterrey. His father was a founding member of the rock band Los Rockets, which got Chetes into music. At age 7, he learned classic guitar, and used to like artists like Beatles and the Beach Boys. When MTV arrived into the city, Chetes got excited about rock music so he learned about guitar distortion.
Chetes then joined the band Zurdok in 1993, that was formed then by Fletch Sáenz and David Izquierdo. The band recived a recording contract to Discos Manicomio, when he was only 16. With Zurdok, Garza recorded 3 albums: Antena, Hombre Sintetizador and Maquillaje. In 2002, Zurdok disbanded due to artistical differences and Chetes took a break. In 2005, Zurdok bandmate Maurizio Terracina and Garza made new project band along Rodrigo Guardiola called Vaquero, with all their songs in English. Vaquero is now in hiatus and it is uncertain whether they will record a sequel to their debut eponymous album.
Chetes had already materials for the recording. "Que me maten" and "Poco a Poco" were written during the Vaquero era, but they coud not fit into the band's style. He sent demos and Ken Coomer, ex-drummer of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo got hooked about Chetes's sounds and decided to be the producer of the album. Garza stayed in Nashville for october 2005, recording and writing songs with Coomer and his engineer, Charlie Brocco. These songs were recorded in track and had no electronic instrumentation, with heavy influences from The Beatles and The Beach Boys.
In May 2006, Blanco Fácil, the title of the album, was released. So far, it has sold nearly 50,000 copies, the benchmark for being certified gold in Mexico. The first single of his album "Blanco Fácil", the song "Completamente", led to a 2006 Latin Grammy nomination for best rock song, some heavy iTunes Latino promotion, and a much-played video that features a bundled-up Garza singing his way down the streets of Beijing. The second single is "Poco a poco" and there is a scheduelded third single "Que me maten".
Chetes also collaborated with Amaral in the cover of Miguel Bose's song "Si tu No Vuelves" for the soundtrack of the movie Efectos Secundarios and with Emmanuel del Real with the song "16 de Febrero" for the movie "Fuera del Cielo".
In late August 2007, he finished recording his 2nd solo album, which is suposed to come out at the end of the year.
Sobreviví
Chetes Lyrics
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Lo que debo hacer y hacia a donde voy
No me importa si opinan diferente
Porque al final es mi decisión
Y jamás lo pude imaginar
Y jamás lo quiero recordar
Sobreviví, tanto tiempo que perdí
Vuelve mi vida a empezar
Vuelve mi vida a empezar
Y jamás lo pude imaginar
Y jamás lo quiero recordar
Sobreviví, tanto tiempo que perdí
Vuelve mi vida a empezar
Sobreviví, pero ahora estoy aquí
Vuelve mi vida a empezar
Sobreviví
Tanto tiempo que perdí
Sobreviví
Tanto tiempo que perdí
Chetes's song Sobreviví (I Survived) is a testament to the singer's resilience and determination. The lyrics urge the listener to listen to their own heart and make decisions based on what they truly want, despite what others may think or say. The refrain of "Sobreviví" is repeated, emphasizing the idea that the singer has experienced hardship and loss but has ultimately survived it all. The lines "Y jamás lo pude imaginar/Y jamás lo quiero recordar" suggest that the singer has been through something traumatic but is still moving forward.
The song encourages the listener to start anew, to let go of the past and focus on the present. The repetitive structure of the lyrics mirrors the cyclical nature of life, with beginnings and endings constantly intermingling. The song's tempo is upbeat and energetic, indicating that the singer is ready to face whatever challenges come his way.
Overall, Sobreviví is a hopeful reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can survive and thrive if we choose to listen to our hearts and stay determined.
Line by Line Meaning
Tengo que escuchar mi corazón
I need to listen to my heart and follow where it leads me.
Lo que debo hacer y hacia a donde voy
I must do what I need to do and go where I need to go.
No me importa si opinan diferente
I don't care if others have a different opinion than mine.
Porque al final es mi decisión
In the end, the decision is mine alone.
Y jamás lo pude imaginar
I never thought it could happen.
Y jamás lo quiero recordar
I never want to remember it.
Sobreviví, tanto tiempo que perdí
I survived, but lost so much time.
Vuelve mi vida a empezar
My life begins again.
Sobreviví, pero ahora estoy aquí
I survived, and now I am here.
Sobreviví
I survived.
Tanto tiempo que perdí
But I lost so much time.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Luis Gerardo Garza Cisneros
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