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.
O tu o nada
David Bustamante Lyrics
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no por favor no digas nada
yo lo se todo ya lo ves
cierra la puerta y calla
que coincidencia estar alli
cerrando el paso de una lagrima
era evidente eras feliz
y yo me tube lastima
mi gran amor
mi niña mimada
date la vuelta y oyeme
o tu o nada
amor no sabes que hora es
no por favor no digas nada
yo lo se todo ya lo ves
cierra la puerta y calla
quizas la culpa ha sido mia
por no leer en tu mirada
dicen que la noche esta muy fria
no quiero que te vayas
amada mia adultera
mi gran amor
mi niña mimada
date la vuelta y oyeme
o tu o nada
amada mia adultera
mi gran amor
mi niña mimada
date la vuelta y oyeme
o tu o nada
date la vuelta y oyeme
oyeme o tu o nada
In David Bustamante's "O tu o nada," the singer addresses a lover who is unaware of the time and requests that they remain silent. The singer knows everything and is hurt to see the lover with happiness when they have been deceived. As the lover closes a tear, it is clear that the singer is not just a fling, but in fact an affair. The singer asks the lover to turn around and listen; there is only a choice between staying together or breaking up entirely.
The singer reflects on their own responsibility for the situation, as they may have missed the signs in the lover's eyes. However, they do not want the lover to leave and urges them to choose between being together or nothing at all. Though there is a sense of betrayal and sadness in the song, it is also a sort of ultimatum for the lover to decide how they will move forward in the relationship.
Overall, "O tu o nada" portrays the complex emotions of infidelity and offers a candid view into what it feels like to be in a relationship that has strayed. The song offers a sense of resigned sorrow at the betrayal, while also reflecting the power dynamic that can arise in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Amor no sabes que hora es
You don't know what time it is, my love.
no por favor no digas nada
Please don't say anything.
yo lo se todo ya lo ves
I already know everything, can't you see?
cierra la puerta y calla
Close the door and be quiet.
que coincidencia estar alli
What a coincidence to be there.
cerrando el paso de una lagrima
Blocking a tear from falling.
era evidente eras feliz
It was clear that you were happy.
y yo me tube lastima
And I hurt myself.
amada mia adultera
My adulterous beloved.
mi gran amor
My great love.
mi niña mimada
My spoiled girl.
date la vuelta y oyeme
Turn around and listen to me.
o tu o nada
It's either you or nothing.
quizas la culpa ha sido mia
Maybe it's my fault.
por no leer en tu mirada
For not reading in your gaze.
dicen que la noche esta muy fria
They say the night is very cold.
no quiero que te vayas
I don't want you to leave.
date la vuelta y oyeme
Turn around and listen to me.
amada mia adultera
My adulterous beloved.
mi gran amor
My great love.
mi niña mimada
My spoiled girl.
date la vuelta y oyeme
Turn around and listen to me.
oyeme o tu o nada
Listen to me, it's either you or nothing.
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Quintela Garcia
Que buen interprete de esta canción tan bonita eres lo máximo Bustamante maravilloso cantante y auténtico voz bellísima y única
Gladys Rengifo Davila
Después de Abraira, la mejor versión, me encantó su voz y su cadencia para hacer esta interpretación. La he disfrutado!
azdificultoso
Que lindo canta este chico,tiene una hermosa voz, no se debe comparar con el interprete original de la canción, siempre va a ser diferente y tal veznos parezca la mejor, xq es la primera version que escuchamos miles de veces y ya sabemos como la cantan, el que graba una version nueva no puede cantarla como la original, tiene su propio sello, es diferente y puede ser muy buena, como esta..
Esther Claramonte
Exacto, estoy de acuerdo contigo
Loli Gordon Cabeza
El potencial de voz de David Bustamante es grandísimo pena que se le valore poco aunque tiene sus fans claro está
Valentin Lujan
Bravoooooo, me encantó, saludos desde México.
Lebreles84
Era evidente , eras felíz y yo me tuve lástima ---> Esta parte de la canción es mortal
calasire
precioso esa cancion da para mucho la interpretan en muchos estilos diferentes
Kaladan-CVS
Maravillosa voz.....una version espectacular, sin menospreciar a Pablo Abraria, pero la voz de Bustamante es increible ¡¡¡¡¡¡ ....no se por que nos basamos en comparaciones, cada cual en su estilo,bustamante tiene una bueniisima voz y esta cancion le va "al pelo"
Esther Claramonte
Sí, la canta increíblemente bien