Later, Tuto Vargas and Juanito Gronemeyer, the bass player and percussionist from "Lafloripondio" respectively, also joined the sessions. This formation developed the foundation for further compositions. Eventually they invited Chapa, on the percussion, and Tio Rodi, on drums . This was the formation and it remained unchanged until 2001 when they added a horn section, and Michael Magliocchetti on guitar. They recorded their first album "Chico Trujillo y la Señora Imaginacion", released in Germany as "Arriba las Nalgas". With this album the band showed its interpretation of traditional Chilean songs and rhythms blending acoustic guitars, vocals, with the rest of the instruments.
In live concerts, the mixture of traditional cumbias like "El Tren", and "Pedacito de mi vida", was expanded. The band performed primarily cumbias, boleros and ska with renewed texts.
Chico Trujillo performed concerts in the Chilean festival Huachaca, for the "Comite de Liberacion de los Presos Politicos Mapuches", as well as live television performances as part of the "Festival del Huaso de Olmue", the most important folk music festival in the country. They also organized free open concerts and self promoted shows in clubs and bars all over Chile, including the legendary concerts at "La Batuta" in Santiago. In 2002 they made their first tour in Germany in collaboration with the Chilean visual artist Rafael Insunza who was invited to exhibit his pieces at the "Kunsthaus Tacheles" in Berlin. They performed in "Tacheles" in "Cafe Zapata", in the presentation "No al Plan Colombia" at "Humboldt University", in "Kunsthaus Köpi" at the "Festival Liberacion de los Presos Politicos de Chile" as well as in numerous "fiestas latinas".
It was at this time that the band gave their first performances in Spain, la Coruna, Ferrol and Oliera. As they returned to Chile they were invited at the end of the year to play at the closing ceremonies of the "Culture Carnival" in Valparaiso, with "Blue Splendor", a band well known in the harbor area. In February 2003 they played once again at the "Festival del Huaso de Olmue", a program followed by more than 4 million television viewers in Chile alone. There they performed with "Tommy Rey" and "Gioloto y su Combo" at "Cumbre de los Sonoras", a meeting of Chile's best known bands.
Y Si No Fuera
Chico Trujillo Lyrics
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Me calmaría y te diría cómo
Hacer de esta normalidad
Una terraza donde estar
Y desde allí abrir los ojos al mundo
Prepararía de manera especial
Un recorrido por Santiago o por Rumié
En la cosa simple de entenderse
Y si no vienes , vienes a buscar
Lo que no tiene prisa se demora en alcanzarte
Y aqui estoy , así , esperando como quisiera
The lyrics of Chico Trujillo's Y Si No Fuera touch on the idea that if one stops chasing after everything and takes the time to appreciate the simple things in life, they can create a tranquil space for themselves and others. The singer expresses a desire to share this newfound perspective with their loved one by creating a beautiful experience in their city. However, despite their openness and patience, they still find themselves waiting for the one they love to reciprocate their feelings.
The first line, "Y si no fuera, persiguiendo todo" (And if it wasn't, chasing everything), sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the singer is tired of constantly chasing after things and wants to slow down. This sentiment is reinforced by the following lines when the singer describes how they would create a special experience for their loved one instead of constantly pursuing things that may not bring them true happiness. The repetition of "Y si no vienes" (And if you don't come) highlights the singer's vulnerability and desire for their loved one to see things from their perspective.
Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted as a plea for a simpler, more meaningful life where taking the time to appreciate the world around us is valued more than the constant pursuit of material things. The Singer longs for the presence of their loved one, but also recognizes that true happiness can only come from within and can be found in simple moments of reflection and appreciation.
Line by Line Meaning
Y si no fuera , persiguiendo todo
If I wasn't constantly chasing after everything
Me calmaría y te diría cómo
I would calm down and tell you how
Hacer de esta normalidad
To turn this normality
Una terraza donde estar
Into a terrace where we can be
Y desde allí abrir los ojos al mundo
And from there, open our eyes to the world
Prepararía de manera especial
I'd prepare something special
Un recorrido por Santiago o por Rumié
A tour of Santiago or Rumié
En la cosa simple de entenderse
In the simple thing of understanding
Hay tantas cosas que no entiendo.
There are so many things I don't understand.
Y si no vienes , vienes a buscar
And if you don't come, you come looking for
Lo que no tiene prisa se demora en alcanzarte
What isn't rushed takes longer to reach you
Y aqui estoy , así , esperando como quisiera
And here I am, waiting the way I would like to
Contributed by Jackson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kure428
Y si no fuera, persiguiendo todo
Me calmaría y te diría cómo
Hacer de esta normalidad
Una terraza donde estar
Y desde allí abrir los ojos al mundo
Prepararía de manera especial
Un recorrido por Santiago o por Rumié
En la cosa simple de entenderse
Hay tantas cosas que no entiendo.
Y si no vienes, vienes a buscar
Lo que no tiene prisa se demora en alcanzarte
Y aqui estoy, así, esperando como quisiera..
@aliciaami
Y si no fuera , persiguiendo todo
me calmaría y te diría cómo
hacer de esta normalidad
una terraza donde estar
y desde allí abrir los ojos al mundo
prepararía de manera especial
un recorrido por Santiago o por Rumié
en la cosa simple de entenderse
hay tantas cosas que no entiendo.
Y si no vienes , vienes a buscar
lo que no tiene prisa se demora en alcanzarte
y aqui estoy , así , esperando como quisiera
@juanpablobarrazapardo6262
si no fuera , persiguiendo todo
me calmaría y te diría cómo
hacer de esta normalidad
una terraza donde estar
y desde allí abrir los ojos al mundo
prepararía de manera especial
un recorrido por Santiago o por Rumié
en la cosa simple de entenderse
hay tantas cosas que no entiendo.
Y si no vienes , vienes a buscar
lo que no tiene prisa se demora en alcanzarte
y aqui estoy , así , esperando como quisiera
@Tunombre-dx7wb
la música Chilena es realmente intrigante. No soy chileno pero en latinoamérica si bien no es tan conocida, tienen una nostalgia cautivante. Este canción por ejemplo es triste y alegre, algo muy de Chile. Me encanta demasiado. Cuando escucho los jaivas "mira niñita", tiene esa magia que te provoca escuchar con pena y felicidad.
@felipegonzalez5492
canciones para bailar llorando
@joleanoful
"... es triste y alegre, algo muy de Chile.." , me quedo con esta frase, muy buena descripción
@paulinavanessabrionessanza1713
la melancolía es parte de nuestra idiosincrasia reímos para no llorar
@spiky_pilloww
Busca "y es de día - la floripondio" también del macha y un claro ejemplo de lo que dices
@sebastianmoralesolivares9696
Somos un pueblo triste, pero con una gigante vocación de alegría a la que nos aferramos como náufrago a una tabla en alta mar para seguir viviendo.
Es Chile, eso tiene...
@ramiroignaciogimenez9112
Gracias hermanos chilenos por tan buena música
Saludos desde Argentina
@viperasmort3936
Me da nostalgia esta cancion, me acuerdo cuando mi madre se fue para el sur, dejándome con mi abuela cuando tenía 11 años, siempre que ponían este tema pensaba en ella, te extraño mamá
@benjaminleivamin6539
Que lindo👏
@ignaciozuleta2432
Me dan ganas de echarme vino en el cuerpo