Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, David grew up listening to a mix of 60’s and 70’s pop music, and first became interested in singing at age nine. By his teens he already listened to classic rock artists like Queen, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, but in high school discovered indie rock, and became influenced by artists such as The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant, Vampire Weekend and San Cisco. By age 15 he started singing in bands with his friends, and learnt how to play the drums and bass. In late 2016, after recently turning 20 years old and living in Austria, he taught himself to play guitar and recorded his Demo version of “Leslie” in his dorm room (inspired in a long-distance complicated relationship he had at the time) and later uploaded it online in early 2017. After releasing “Leslie (Demo)”, he ended up signing with RATIO Records, and after recording his debut album “Only Fools are Satisfied” in late 2018, he released it in early 2019.
Depressed but Optimistic
David Vitela Lyrics
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They think I'm dumb, but they don't know a thing
How did I get myself in this mess?
I always thought it was the way to live,
I was alone, I didn't mind to be,
Nothing could slow me down... but then I stopped.
The people they say they would not go away,
But the years will go by and the dreams will come true,
Today I miss the snow but tomorrow the sun.
Life's bittersweet, full of rainbows 'n shit,
Sometimes smiles, some others a friend cries,
I'll take the long way up, 27 and more.
Too many time I couldn't fall asleep,
Some others where I'd rather stay awake,
Why don't you come with me and spend the night?
And I promised myself "I ain't wasting more time"
The people they say they would not go away,
But the years will go by and the dreams will come true,
Today I miss the snow but tomorrow the sun.
But tomorrow the sun.
In David Vitela's song "Depressed but Optimistic," the lyrics explore the artist's experiences with feeling lost and alone, but also hopeful for the future. The opening lines, "How do you call when you get used to it? / They think I'm dumb, but they don't know a thing / How did I get myself in this mess?" suggest a sense of confusion and possibly frustration with oneself. However, the subsequent lyrics reveal that the artist used to be content with being alone and believed that it was a fulfilling way to live. The line "Nothing could slow me down... but then I stopped" suggests that something changed, and the artist no longer finds solace in solitude.
The chorus of the song, "And I promised myself 'I ain't wasting more time' / The people they say they would not go away / But the years will go by and the dreams will come true / Today I miss the snow but tomorrow the sun" expresses a sense of determination to make the most of life and pursue one's dreams. The phrase "the people they say they would not go away" could refer to fears that people and opportunities will disappear without warning or fall through in some way. However, the artist remains optimistic that with time and effort, their dreams will come true.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of acceptance that life is unpredictable and sometimes challenging, but that there is value in persevering and pushing through difficult times. The line "Life's bittersweet, full of rainbows 'n shit, / Sometimes smiles, some others a friend cries" acknowledges the ups and downs that come with living, while the line "I'll take the long way up, 27 and more" suggests that the artist is willing to experience the highs and lows of life to continue growing.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you call when you get used to it?
How do you refer to a situation where you've become accustomed to something?
They think I'm dumb, but they don't know a thing
People believe I lack intelligence, but they're ignorant of my knowledge and experience
How did I get myself in this mess?
What decisions led me to this difficult situation?
I always thought it was the way to live,
I used to believe that my previous lifestyle was the right way to exist
I was alone, I didn't mind to be,
I was content being by myself
Nothing could slow me down... but then I stopped.
I once thought nothing could hinder my progress, but eventually I hit a wall
And I promised myself "I ain't wasting more time"
I made a commitment to not waste any more time pursuing things that don't matter
The people they say they would not go away,
My loved ones promised to stay in my life
But the years will go by and the dreams will come true,
As time continues, my aspirations will eventually be realized
Today I miss the snow but tomorrow the sun.
Currently, I feel nostalgic for colder times, but I'm optimistic about the future
Life's bittersweet, full of rainbows 'n shit,
Life has its ups and downs, at times joyful while at other times gloomy
Sometimes smiles, some others a friend cries,
Occasionally life provides moments of joy while also bringing us sorrow
I'll take the long way up, 27 and more.
I am willing to endure hardships if it means achieving my goals, even if it takes a long time
Too many time I couldn't fall asleep,
There have been frequent moments when I struggle to rest
Some others where I'd rather stay awake,
On other occasions, I prefer remaining alert and active
Why don't you come with me and spend the night?
Would you like to spend the evening in my company?
But tomorrow the sun.
Despite current hardship, tomorrow holds the promise of a brighter future
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arnaldo Ramos
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Cesar David Soberanes
Esta canción Is dil piru