After attending the Cristina Rota and William Layton drama schools, he teamed up with guitarist Iván Ganchegui in 1994 to form El Canto del Loco, who went through various lineup changes before releasing their 2000 self-titled debut album. The band went on to become one of Spain's biggest pop/rock acts, scoring four chart-topping albums, A Contracorriente (2002), Estados de Ánimo (2003), Zapatillas (2005), and Personas (2008), in a hugely successful six-year period.
However, Martín simultaneously continued to showcase his acting talents, appearing on both the big screen in gay-themed comedy I Love You Baby, Bigas Luna's comedy Yo Soy la Juani, and Pedro Almodóvar's Broken Embraces, plus the small screen in medical drama Hospital Central, cop show Four Countdown, and sitcom Los Hombres de Paco. After El Canto del Loco decided to take a hiatus in 2009, Martín began work on his debut solo record with producer Bori Alarcón, the result of which was 2010's Pequeño, a highly autobiographical and deeply personal record written in the wake of his sister's death. It was a formidable success, hitting number one in Spain and spending more than 18 months on the charts. Three years went into the making of his second solo album, Dani Martín, which spent four weeks at number one in Spain and also charted in Mexico and Italy. Tour dates consumed most of 2014, culminating in the release of his live album Mi Teatro in October 2014.
Mira la vida
Dani Martín Lyrics
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Dime la mitad y me puedo morir ya.
Dime qué hay detrás de esa cara dibujada.
Dime si es normal que me pase esto que me pasa.
Dime que eres real, no eres un sueño, ni nada.
Dime quién da más y te entrego aquí mis armas.
Dime qué será todo esto que me pasa.
Mira la vida, la vida, la vida.
Mira la vida, la vida, la vida.
Vida.
Mira la vida cómo vuelve y te sorprende.
Mira la vida que fondo tiene el cajón.
Mira la vida que regala todas las flores que tiene
Aunque a algunas las arranque con dolor.
Dime que es verdad que te quedas a mi lado.
Dime una vez más que te gusto hasta enfadado.
Dime, dímelo ya, que me miras si te mueres.
Dime, dímelo más, que si miro ya no eres.
Mira la vida, la vida, la vida.
Mira la vida, la vida, la vida.
Vida.
Mira la vida cómo vuelve y te sorprende.
Mira la vida que fondo tiene el cajón.
Mira la vida que regala todas las flores que tiene
Aunque a algunas las arranque con dolor.
In "Mira la vida," Dani Martín is questioning the truth and authenticity of a relationship, begging for honesty and transparency. He wants to know if the other person is real or just a figment of his imagination. He is also confused about his feelings, not understanding why he feels the way he does. Despite his uncertainty, he urges himself and his partner to appreciate life and its unexpected surprises. He acknowledges that life can be painful, with flowers that are sometimes ripped out, but ultimately he is telling himself and his partner to embrace life and its journey. Through the song's repetition of "Mira la vida" (Look at life), Martín is reminding himself and listeners to appreciate every moment and not take life for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Dime que es verdad, que te quedas a bailar.
Tell me it's true, that you'll stay to dance.
Dime la mitad y me puedo morir ya.
Tell me half of it and I can die now.
Dime qué hay detrás de esa cara dibujada.
Tell me what's behind that drawn face.
Dime si es normal que me pase esto que me pasa.
Tell me if it's normal for what's happening to me.
Dime que eres real, no eres un sueño, ni nada.
Tell me you're real, not a dream or anything.
Dime quién da más y te entrego aquí mis armas.
Tell me who gives more and I'll surrender my weapons.
Dime qué será todo esto que me pasa.
Tell me what all of this is that's happening to me.
Dime, dímelo ya, porque ya no entiendo nada.
Tell me, tell me now, because I don't understand anything.
Mira la vida, la vida, la vida.
Look at life, life, life.
Mira la vida cómo vuelve y te sorprende.
Look at life how it comes back and surprises you.
Mira la vida que fondo tiene el cajón.
Look at life, how deep the box is.
Mira la vida que regala todas las flores que tiene aunque a algunas las arranque con dolor.
Look at life, how it gives away all the flowers it has, even though some are torn away with pain.
Dime que es verdad que te quedas a mi lado.
Tell me it's true that you'll stay by my side.
Dime una vez más que te gusto hasta enfadado.
Tell me once again that you like me, even when you're angry.
Dime, dímelo ya, que me miras si te mueres.
Tell me, tell me now, that you look at me as if you're dying.
Dime, dímelo más, que si miro ya no eres.
Tell me, tell me more, that if I look away you won't be there.
Vida.
Life.
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sandracastano2354
Que bonita esta canción, en este mundo de guerra , maldad, pobreza, enfermedad Y gente que te quiere ver mal . Creo que siempre hay una luz al final del túnel.
@belindamb2881
También es un mundo de amor, solidaridad, felicidad y experiencias gratificantes. Tiene las 2 caras de la moneda
@rocioberrocalmartin4127
@@belindamb2881 lo mismo pienso yo.
@mariofdz25
Y pensar que después de 6 años sigo escuchándola.. Símplemente es maravilloso la de sentimientos que tiene la voz y la letra, eres muy grande Daniel
@MarkusPeter-qz1je
Que grande eres Dani. Aupa ahí
@dulcecarrone529
Me encanta María Valverde!!! Es talentosa, hermosa y tiene un angel especial...♥♥
@lolo2503
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@candelanovolopez81
La mejor canción...pelos de punta cada vez que la escucha. Que grande eres Dani!
@jorgeblanco3513
Mayo 2020' Dani siempre rodeado de las mejores actrices españolas del momento. CRACK :-)
@mariagonzalez-ec7zm
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