Dark, Latin Groove (or DLG) is just that -- an exciting music based on Lati… Read Full Bio ↴Dark, Latin Groove (or DLG) is just that -- an exciting music based on Latin salsa but with jiggers of bass-driven reggae, hip-hop and the more sampladelic side of house to spice the blend. The group came together in New York's Latin club scene around the aegis of producer Sergio George; he discovered vocalists Huey Dunbar and James "Da Barba" de Jesus -- the former a smooth soul crooner, the latter a ragga-influenced rapper who had backed up Tito Nieves as well as Sistah Souljah -- and set them up as DLG.

Signed to Sergio's Sir George Records, DLG premiered in April 1996 with Dark, Latin Groove, an exhilarating LP with terrific playing from George himself on keyboards, Marc Quiñones on percussion and Ruben Rodriguez on bass, among others. Sophomore effort Swing On appeared in August 1997. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Todo
Dark Latin Groove Lyrics

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En esta habitacion
Con vista a la ciudad
Estando solo
No me hace falta mar

Navego en tu mirar
De cualquier modo

Solo debo cerrar mis ojos
Para setir que lo tengo
Todo de ti

Todos tus besos, tu risa suave
Todo tu aliento, tu amor salvaje
Todo tu cuerpo vuelve a quemarme

Cuando yo vuelvo a recordarte amor
En esta gran ciudad la vida
Se me va hablando solo
En esta soledad ya te aprendi a querer
De cualquier modo

Solo debo cerrar mis ojos
Para sentir que lo tengo
Todo, todo, todo de ti

Todos tus besos, tu risa suave
Todo tu aliento, tu amor salvaje
Todo tu cuerpo vuelve a quemarme

Solo quiero todo de ti
Solo quiero todo de ti
Solo quiero todo de ti
Todo, todo, todo

Cierro mis ojos y siento
Que te tengo conmigo
Olvidandome del mundo
Y en ti comienzo a pensar

Cuando me imagino tu mirar
Solo quiero todo de ti
Y tu y yo

Volveremos a un momento

Solo quiero todo de ti, tododo de ti
Todo de ti, yo, yo quiero todo de ti

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dark Latin Groove’s song “Todo” speak of love, longing and the deep-seated desire to be with someone even when they’re not physically there. The singer is in a room with a view of the city and although they may be alone, they don’t feel the need for the sea because they can just look into their loved one’s eyes to feel complete. They navigate through life with a desire to have everything about their loved one - their kisses, soft laughter, wild love, and their entire being. The repetition of “Todo, todo, todo de ti” emphasizes this all-encompassing need for their lover.

The singer speaks of feeling their loved one’s presence with them even when they’re far away. They’ve learned to love this person in their solitude and in the vastness of the city where they talk to themselves. The lyrics suggest a feeling of comfort and security that comes from being in love. The mention of “quiero todo de ti” (I want everything from you) is a bold statement of love and the willingness to give their everything for this one person. The chorus repeats the desire for everything about their lover - their kisses, soft laughter, wild love, and their entire being.

Line by Line Meaning

En esta habitacion
Being in this room

Con vista a la ciudad
With a view of the city

Estando solo
Being alone

No me hace falta mar
I don't need the ocean

Navego en tu mirar
I sail in your gaze

De cualquier modo
In any way

Solo debo cerrar mis ojos
I just need to close my eyes

Para sentir que lo tengo
To feel that I have it

Todo de ti
Everything from you

Todos tus besos, tu risa suave
All your kisses, your gentle laughter

Todo tu aliento, tu amor salvaje
Your every breath, your wild love