In 1999, they moved to Santiago motivated by the success in radio stations of their first demo, Esfumar. With the release of their second song, Brígida, the band established itself as a Chilean-rock promise.
2003 saw the release of their eponymous first album, whose single Té quickly became one of the most popular songs in nation-wide radio stations.
The following year the band got a nomination for Best New Band in the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America as they were releasing their second album, Morder.
The band has proven to be comfortable with an ample set of musical genres, having successfully composed ballads, power rock tunes and pop-oriented music.
In 2006, they released their 3rd album, Abrázame. Their 4rd one, Delicada Violencia, hits the stores in 2008.
Their most recent albums, Fortaleza and Mar de Nubes, were released in 2010 and 2014, respectively.
Hombre sonriente
De Saloon Lyrics
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Caer del infierno y caer de nuevo
De nuevo.
Sabes que si, me rió de ti
Sabes que no me divierte mentir
Sabes que si, me rió de ti
Caer destello y caer de cuello
Caer del infierno y caer de nuevo...
Sabes que si, me rió de ti
Sabes que sí...
The lyrics to De Saloon's song "Hombre Sonriente" are fascinating and thought-provoking. The first verse describes falling from the ground, falling to the sky, and falling from hell and then falling again. Falling in this sense could refer to a sense of loss, either physically or emotionally, and the cyclical nature of the falls implies that perhaps the singer in the song is stuck in a loop of some sort. The repetition of "de nuevo" highlights this cyclical nature.
The second verse describes falling as a flash, almost as if the fall is sudden and unexpected. The repeated reference to falling from hell could indicate that the singer is struggling with inner demons and feels trapped in a negative cycle. The chorus repeats the line "sabes que si, me rio de ti" which translates to "you know that yes, I laugh at you". This line could imply that the singer is mocking or belittling someone else for their own insecurities, or it could be a self-deprecating jab at themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hombre Sonriente" suggest themes of feeling trapped, struggling with inner demons, and a sense of cyclical repetition. The repeated references to laughter and falling add a layer of ambiguity to the song's meaning, leaving it open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Caer del suelo, caer al cielo
To fall from earth, to rise to the heavens.
Caer del infierno y caer de nuevo
To fall from hell and fall again.
De nuevo.
Once again.
Sabes que si, me rió de ti
You know I laugh at you.
Sabes que no me divierte mentir
You know I don't enjoy lying.
Sabes que si, me rió de ti
You know I laugh at you.
Caer destello y caer de cuello
To fall like a flash and fall on the neck.
Caer del infierno y caer de nuevo...
To fall from hell and fall again...
Sabes que si, me rió de ti
You know I laugh at you.
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