Ciari left the group in 1964, and began his career as a solo artist. Solo success was immediate -- his first album included an instrumental rhumba, "La Playa," which caught on in the bossa nova fervor of the time and became a big hit in France and over 40 other countries. At 20 years old, Ciari had sold several million records, and began a prolific and acclaimed career. The first Batacuda's Seven LP, recorded in 1970, was his first dedicated to exploring Latin music, and gained him many more devoted followers in Latin America. He recorded many charting albums and singles, and toured extensively. In 1974 he decided to move to Tahiti, exploring Polynesian music while performing throughout Southeast Asia. Ciari fell in love with a fashion model while touring Japan, and subsequently moved to that country and married her. Ciari and his new wife started a family immediately, having two children within a few years of their wedding.
La playa
Claude Ciari Lyrics
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心求めあう 街角
せつなく一夜の 夢結ぶ
はかない恋よ
ふりそそぐ雨 てのひらに
唇をつけて 吸おうよ
交わそう愛を
胸の渇き いやして
また別れる 街角
名も知らずに 抱き合う
明日のない 街角
雨は恋を はこんでくる
貧しい おんなの胸にも
くちづけはいつも
ほろにがい 涙の雨よ
ほろにがい 涙の雨よ
The lyrics to Claude Ciari's song La playa tell a story of a fleeting and bittersweet romance that takes place on a rainy night in a city. The singer describes how two hearts meet on the street corner each night, seeking solace from the rain and the loneliness that comes with it. Despite the brief nature of their encounter, they form a dreamlike bond that is full of longing and sorrow.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the sensuality and vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to another person. The rain acts as a metaphor for the emotions that are flowing between the two lovers, as they kiss and hold each other in an attempt to quell the thirst within their hearts. The fleeting and ephemeral nature of their love is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "nomi shirazu ni": they embrace without knowing each other's names, fully aware that their time together is brief and precious.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of wistful nostalgia for a love that can never be revisited. It captures the magic and melancholy of the fleeting moments that define our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
雨に濡れながら 夜ごとに
Every night, while getting drenched in the rain
心求めあう 街角
Two hearts meet at the street corner
せつなく一夜の 夢結ぶ
They weave a fleeting, bittersweet dream together for one night
はかない恋よ
It's a fleeting love
ふりそそぐ雨 てのひらに
Rain pours down on their palms
唇をつけて 吸おうよ
They brush their lips and taste the rain
静かに微笑み 浮かべては
Quietly they smile at each other
交わそう愛を
They exchange their love
胸の渇き いやして
Quenching the thirst in their hearts
また別れる 街角
Once again they part at the street corner
名も知らずに 抱き合う
Holding each other without even knowing each others' names
明日のない 街角
A street corner without a tomorrow
雨は恋を はこんでくる
The rain entwines the love
貧しい おんなの胸にも
Even in a poor woman's heart
くちづけはいつも
The kiss is always
ほろにがい 涙の雨よ
The bittersweet tears of the rain
ほろにがい 涙の雨よ
The bittersweet tears of the rain
Contributed by Nolan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bytatita
Si estás escuchando esta melodía, like si la oíste cuando eras pequeño en los 80’s
@jennyflores4676
Hoy iba por la calle en viña del mar, Chile y un señor tocaba está melodía me hiso recordar a mi padre que falleció hace ya 9 meses...las melodías cómo estás siempre nos traen recuerdos hermosos
@jorgechavez621
desde el cielo te cuidan yenny Saluditos🙋🙋 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@anitakerr1951
Maravilloso recordar más bien con este gran artista recordar alas personas k amamos son inportante en nuestra vida😢❤ un abrazo amiga
@pedrorodriguez6118
Escúchala siempre el estará a tu lado ...se que si amiga.recuerdalo...
@mariateresafarias7871
😂muy hermosa melodía y me encanta pues eboca lindos recuerdos de tiempos de juventud
@nevenkabertichevic9152
Hola yenny a mi me recuerda a mi hermano que tambien ya partio,un saludo de Caldera tercera region chile...
@navarrosonia267navarro6
Esta canción es y será inolvidable mientras yo viva. No me canso de oirla.
@JorgeTorres-od5wd
La escuchabamos juntos..te acuerdas..
@angijudith6566
Con esta hermosa canción. Me conquistó mi querido esposo luis niño..siempre se.juntaba con mi hermano y llevaba su guitarra tocaba muy bien y siempre yo le pedía que la tocará para mi. De eso hace..38 años ..nos casamos y gracias dios .tenemos tres hijos profesionales..somos felices.con la bendición de .dios .quiero mucho a mi viejito tenemos una hermosa familia..toda.una vida junto a mi viejito.changalito te quiero mi viejito