Bustamante's breakthrough was in the TV hit Operación Triunfo. This program, similar to American Idol, broke ratings records as well as dominated the top position of the CD sales charts during its 5 month run. When the program ended in February 2002, David Bustamante was one of the three finalists.
Since then, Bustamante has released five solo albums. His first CD, Bustamante, was released in May 2002 and spent many months among the top selling CDs in Spain. He followed this with a successful summer tour with over 70 concerts throughout Spain. His second album, Asi soy yo, was released in November 2003 and was produced by music industry great Emilio Estefan. Bustamante continued with Caricias al alma and Pentimento. Furthermore, he visited Latin America to promote his music.
David Bustamante has had big success in Spain and Latin America. He has sold over 1,400,000 units. His new album Al filo de la irrealidad went platinum at the top of the Spanish charts, and it was released by Universal music, in the USA and Latin America the last 3 March 2008.
In 2008 David Bustamante became a father. His daughter's name is Daniela.
Gitanas
David Bustamante Lyrics
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Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Dejando mi destino bien pegao
al capricho de tu boca
el amor es un gota derramada
de la copa donde solo bebe Dios
que resbalo why burlo a toitas las estrellas
para posarse entre nosotros dos...
porque el amor... why el dolor
son los dos palos de una cruz
marcara mi mano
porque el amor es un intruso entrometio entre tu why yo ay gitana mía...
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Como andante enternecido
el mar me vio sediento de tus lagrimas
se volvió salado pa dejar lo dulce en tu mirada
agonía de mis madrugadas
Negarme así tus labios es morir
si tu pecado why tu eres mi sustento
escrito estaba que eras para mi
porque el amor... why el dolor
son los dos palos de una cruz
marcada en mi mano
porque el amor es un intruso entrometido entre tu why yo ay gitana mia...
Báilame esta cumbia gaye
Báilame esta rumba gitana
Báilame esta rumba payito
Báilame esta cumbia gitana
Báilame esta cumbia gaye
Báilame esta rumba gitana
Báilame esta cumbia payito
porque el amor... why el dolor
son los dos palos de una cruz
marcada en mi mano
porque el amor es un intruso entrometido entre tu why yo ay gitana mía...
porque el amor... why el dolor
son los dos palos de una cruz
marcada en mi mano
porque el amor es un intruso entrometido entre tu why yo ay gitana mía...
Báilame esta cumbia gaye
Báilame esta rumba gitana
Báilame esta rumba payito
Báilame esta cumbia gitana!
Báilame esta cumbia gaye
Báilame esta rumba gitana
Báilame esta cumbia payito
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei (dueña de mis noches why mi mal)
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
Gitana mía
Leiro leiro lei
The song "Gitanas" by David Bustamante is an ode to the intoxicating and irresistible allure of a gypsy woman. The singer seems to be deeply enamored by this free-spirited and wild woman, who reveals her secrets to him under the moonlight. The singer is so smitten by her that he is willing to surrender his destiny to her, and his love for her is portrayed as a divine force that has the power to move the heavens and the stars. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of yearning and passion, as the singer declares his love and devotion to her. He acknowledges that love and pain are intertwined, and that his love for her is fraught with challenges and obstacles, but he is willing to bear them all for her.
The song includes elements of flamenco and cumbia, blending together traditional Spanish and Latin American music styles. The use of the Spanish guitar, clapping and percussion, among other instruments, creates a lively and heartfelt melody that complements the emotional intensity of the lyrics. The chorus, "Leiro leiro lei, gitana mía", is a catchy and repetitive refrain that adds to the sensuality and energy of the song. Overall, "Gitanas" is a passionate and rhythmic celebration of love and desire, as well as a tribute to the timeless allure of gypsy culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Leiro leiro lei
Repeating the phrase to convey a sense of passion and enthusiasm for the subject of the song, the gypsy woman
Gitana mía
Expressing ownership and deep affection towards the gypsy woman, emphasizing her importance in the singer's life
La luna desvela me descubrió el secreto de tus hombros
The moon has kept the singer awake and revealed the secret of the gypsy woman's shoulders, which he found captivating
Dejando mi destino bien pegao al capricho de tu boca
Acknowledging that the singer's fate is now tied to what the gypsy woman wants, as he is entranced by her and willing to do anything for her affection
el amor es un gota derramada de la copa donde solo bebe Dios que resbalo why burlo a toitas las estrellas para posarse entre nosotros dos...
Comparing the love between the singer and the gypsy woman to a drop of wine spilled from God's cup, and describing how it has defied the odds to bring them together
porque el amor... why el dolor son los dos palos de una cruz marcara mi mano porque el amor es un intruso entrometio entre tu why yo ay gitana mía...
Reflecting on the fact that love and pain are intertwined in life, and how the singer is willing to endure both for the gypsy woman, who has disrupted his life
Como andante enternecido el mar me vio sediento de tus lagrimas se volvio salado pa dejar lo dulce en tu mirada agonía de mis madrugadas
Using poetic language to say that the singer is moved by the gypsy woman's tears and feels a deep connection to her, even as he struggles with the heartache she causes him
Negarme así tus labios es morir si tu pecado why tu eres mi sustento escrito estaba que eras para mi
Stating that denying the gypsy woman's love would be akin to death, and that he considers her his salvation despite whatever flaws she may have, seeing it as destined to be
Báilame esta cumbia gaye Báilame esta rumba gitana Báilame esta rumba payito Báilame esta cumbia gitana
Encouraging the gypsy woman to dance with him in various styles, showing his willingness to adapt to her culture out of love
Leiro leiro lei (dueña de mis noches why mi mal) Gitana mía
Using the repetition from the beginning of the song to express how deeply the singer is entwined with the gypsy woman, calling her the owner of his nights and affliction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JORGE AVENDANO LUHRS
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