The group was created in 1994 in Algete, Madrid, Spain by Dani Martín and Iván Ganchegui, who were both studying at the Cristina Rota School of Dramatic Arts. Their shared musical tastes resulted in the formation of the band.
At this time the group also included a female drummer, a bassist and another guitarist. However, the latter soon left the group because of other commitments, and the day before their first concert David Otero, Dani's cousin, joined the group as a substitute. The drummer and bassist also decided to leave the group not long after. The band's original drummer was replaced by Jandro Velázquez, an electrician, who was the son of friends of Dani's parents. The position of bassist was filled by Chema Ruiz who was studying physiotherapy at the same university as David and who was a friend of one of his friends. With this line-up the band started to meet in a warehouse in the Algete area of Madrid in order to rehearse and their friends would act as critics.
Influenced mainly by other Spanish groups from the 1980s and with five studio albums, El Canto del Loco went on to sell more than a million albums, making them one of the most successful bands on the Spanish music scene in recent years.
The group announced their separation in 2010 as the members of the group wanted to pursue solo careers.
Por Ti
El Canto del Loco Lyrics
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Por hacerme el regalo más grande, más fuerte
Haberme regalado todo lo que tienes
Si es así, es así
Has perdido tu tiempo por mis ilusiones
Y cambiaste llorar por luchar en mi nombre
Por buscarme un lugar donde fuera valiente
Por ti lucharé, por todo el cariño que has puesto conmigo
Por todo tu tiempo, por haber querido tenerme contigo
Y por tu calor, y por tanta magia, me quedo contigo
Y por tu calor, y por tu carisma, te llevo conmigo
Siempre me has demostrado que eres como un milagro
Algo tan especial que siempre me ha arropado
Y le has ganado mil pulsos, al que te haya retado
Si es así, es así
Por ti lucharé, por todo el cariño que has puesto conmigo
Por todo tu tiempo, por haber querido tenerme contigo
Y por tu calor, y por tanta magia, me quedo contigo
Y por tu calor, y por tu carisma, te llevo conmigo
Te llevo conmigo, te llevo conmigo
The lyrics to El Canto del Loco's song "Por ti" express gratitude and admiration towards a person who has given the singer the greatest gift one can receive - themselves. The singer expresses his appreciation for the sacrifices made by this special person to support him and make him a better version of himself. The song acknowledges the obstacles that the person has persevered through and the affection and magic that they have brought into the singer's life.
The lyrics further recognize the courage and perseverance of the person as they have overcome challenges and setbacks in their journey with the singer. The singer pledges to fight and stand by this person as they have done for him. He acknowledges the warmth and charisma that the person carries and wants to keep them close to him always. This person has been a guiding light to the singer, and he recognizes that he is a better person because of their love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Siempre estado pensando como agradecerte
I have always been thinking about how to show my gratitude towards you
Por hacerme el regalo más grande, más fuerte
For giving me the greatest and strongest gift
Haberme regalado todo lo que tienes
For giving me everything you have
Si es así, es así
If that's how it is, then it is
Has perdido tu tiempo por mis ilusiones
You have spent your time on my dreams
Y cambiaste llorar por luchar en mi nombre
You changed crying to fighting for me
Por buscarme un lugar donde fuera valiente
For finding me a place where I could be brave
Para ser feliz, conmigo mismo
To be happy with myself
Por ti lucharé, por todo el cariño que has puesto conmigo
I will fight for you, for all the love you have given me
Por todo tu tiempo, por haber querido tenerme contigo
For all your time, for wanting to have me with you
Y por tu calor, y por tanta magia, me quedo contigo
And for your warmth and so much magic, I stay with you
Y por tu calor, y por tu carisma, te llevo conmigo
And for your warmth and charisma, I take you with me
Siempre me has demostrado que eres como un milagro
You have always shown me that you are like a miracle
Algo tan especial que siempre me ha arropado
Something so special that has always sheltered me
Y le has ganado mil pulsos, al que te haya retado
And you have won a thousand battles against anyone who challenged you
Te llevo conmigo, te llevo conmigo
I take you with me, I take you with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Martin Garcia
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