He gained national popularity in the late 90's by remixing old popular Spanish songs. His biggest hit, “libre” was used by cell phone provider “amena” widespreading his popularity.
Tombola
El Chaval de la Peca Lyrics
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De luz y de color
Y todos en la tómbola
Encuentran un amor
Tómbola!
En la tómbola del mundo
Porque todo mi cariño
A tu número jugué
Soñaba con tu nombre
Esperaba conocerte
Y la tómbola del mundo
Me premió con tu querer
La vida es una tómbola
De luz y de color
Y el rimto de la tómbola
Me lleva con tu amor
Mi corazón
Tómbola!
The lyrics to "Tómbola" by El Chaval de la Peca are an ode to the unpredictability and excitement of life, comparing it to a carnival game known as "tómbola," which involves picking a numbered ball at random to win a prize. The singer's perspective is one of gratitude and joy, as he reflects on how lucky he has been in love. He sees the world as a place where everyone can find love if they play their cards right, and he attributes his own happiness to having played his own number - the number that led him to the person he loves.
The lyrics are immediately catchy and upbeat, with the repeated chant of "Tómbola!" serving as a joyful rallying cry. The metaphor of the carnival game is playful and light-hearted, but it also hints at the idea of fate or destiny. The singer feels that his love story was meant to be, and that it was just a matter of time before he found the right person. Overall, "Tómbola" is a celebration of life's surprises and a reminder to enjoy the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
La vida es una tómbola
Life is a lottery
De luz y de color
Full of light and color
Y todos en la tómbola
And everyone in the lottery
Encuentran un amor
Find love
Tómbola!
Lottery!
En la tómbola del mundo
In the lottery of the world
Yo he tenido mucha suerte
I have been very lucky
Porque todo mi cariño
Because all my love
A tu número jugué
I played on your number
Soñaba con tu nombre
I dreamt about your name
Esperaba conocerte
Hoping to meet you
Y la tómbola del mundo
And the lottery of the world
Me premió con tu querer
Awarded me with your love
Y el ritmo de la tómbola
And the rhythm of the lottery
Me lleva con tu amor
Takes me with your love
Mi corazón
My heart
Tómbola!
Lottery!
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.