1) Elefante was one of Uruguay's leading rock bands in the 90's, formed in Montevideo. The original lineup consisted of STELLA MARIS (voice), BESTIA (guitar), HARRY (bass), CHONIUK (drums), and MANECO (guitar and samplers).
Elefante was one of the most significative bands from that decade, mixing hip-hop, nü-metal and electronica in their music. In addition, a female voice in the front gave them a different touch. They were always linked by the Montevideo's underground.
Elefante edited three albums. "Elefante 1" (Koala Records / 2000), "Bazar" (Koala Records / 2001), and "Forma" (Koala Records / 2002).
After "Forma", the band split up in 2002.
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2) Mexican Elefante formed in the early '90s. They had the opportunity to play for a major audience in 2000 while opening for Joaquín Sabina at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional. A year later, the band represented Mexico in Viña del Mar, the most popular Chilean festival, with a song called "De la Noche a la Mañana." The song was featured in Elefante's debut album El Que Busca Encuentra, produced by Nacho Bejar.
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3. Redirected Elephante is the recording and performing moniker of Tim Wu, a Los Angeles-based EDM DJ/producer known for his big-room progressive house anthems and remixes of artists ranging from Clean Bandit to Lorde. He generally tends to produce pop-leaning vocal dance tracks, but he dips into slower, trap-inspired numbers as well. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1989, Wu began playing music at an early age, receiving classical piano training before teaching himself to play guitar. He graduated from Harvard University in 2011 and initially tried to break into the music business as an acoustic singer/songwriter before switching to electronic dance music. He started out creating remixes before producing original tracks, and his first EP was released in 2013. Since then, he's released dozens of tracks and remixes, with songs like "I Want You" and "Age of Innocence" receiving millions of online streams. His debut full-length, I Am the Elephante, appeared in 2016. "Troubled," a collaborative single with singer Deb's Daughter, appeared in early 2017.
Encrucijada
Elefante Lyrics
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y perdernos entre nubes y mentiras;
cómo duele no saber lo que nos pasa
y sentir que llueva cada madrugada.
coro:
Duele tanto naufragar,
estar en medio del mar,
como duele estar así,
ni contigo ni sin ti
en un túnel sin final.
y te invito a que volvamos al pasado
al bendito día en que nos conocimos,
y te invito a que volvamos a intentarlo
fue por ti que un día viví en el paraíso.
Duele tanto estar al borde del camino,
sin señales, sin un rumbo, sin sentido,
cómo duele estar en una encrucijada
y mirarnos cómo dos desconocidos.
coro:
Duele tanto naufragar...
Y te pido que volvamos al pasado,
al bendito día en que nos conocimos,
necesito que volvamos a intentarlo,
fue por ti que un día viví en el paraíso.
Duele tanto no encontrar una salida
"Encrucijada" is a poignant song by Elefante that speaks to the pain of being lost, confused, and helpless. The lyrics relate to the feeling of being stuck in a place where there are no signs, no directions, and no sense of purpose. It highlights the agony of being unable to find a way out while being lost in clouds and lies. The chorus talks about the anguish of being stranded, unable to return or move forward, and stuck in a tunnel that seems to have no end. The song is about feeling lost and alone, unable to find one's way, and longing for a return to the past when things were simpler and happier.
The verses of the song underscore the emotional distress experienced by the singer. The pain of not knowing what is happening, the sadness that comes with every dawn, and the excruciating feeling of being at a crossroads with nothing but strangers on the other side. The song implies that the singer may have lost touch with someone dear to them, perhaps a lover or a friend. The singer is asking for a return to the past, where they can find the happy memories and start anew. The desire to return to the past is strong in the singer, as they believe that it was a time when life was full of possibilities and love.
Overall, "Encrucijada" is a moving song that captures the essence of loss and the hope for a better future. It portrays the human struggle to survive in a world full of uncertainties, and the desire to turn back the clock and relive the memories of old. It is a reminder of how important it is to stay connected with loved ones, and how a sense of direction can transform the journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Duele tanto no encontrar una salida
The feeling of being lost and not finding a way out is so painful
y perdernos entre nubes y mentiras;
Being surrounded by confusion and lies makes us lost even more
cómo duele no saber lo que nos pasa
The pain of being unaware of what is happening to us is excruciating
y sentir que llueva cada madrugada.
The constant feeling of sadness is as if it's raining inside us every morning
Duele tanto naufragar,
It hurts so much to be shipwrecked
estar en medio del mar,
Feeling lost at sea with no direction or control of our situation
sin poder volver a atrás,
Unable to turn back the clock and change the past
como duele estar así,
It's so painful to be in this situation
ni contigo ni sin ti
Neither with you nor without you
en un túnel sin final.
Feeling stuck in a never-ending tunnel with no light at the end
Y te invito a que volvamos al pasado
I invite you to come back to the past with me
al bendito día en que nos conocimos,
To the blessed day when we first met
y te invito a que volvamos a intentarlo
Let's try again
fue por ti que un día viví en el paraíso.
It was because of you that I once lived in paradise
Duele tanto estar al borde del camino,
It's so painful to be at the edge of the road
sin señales, sin un rumbo, sin sentido,
Feeling directionless and lost with no clear signs or purpose
cómo duele estar en una encrucijada
It's so painful to be at a crossroads
y mirarnos cómo dos desconocidos.
Looking at each other as if we are strangers
Y te pido que volvamos al pasado,
I'm asking you to come back to the past with me
necesito que volvamos a intentarlo,
I need us to try again
fue por ti que un día viví en el paraíso.
It was because of you that I once lived in paradise
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anelarellaneszarate2176
Esta canción está hermosa me hace recordar momentos maravillosos de mi juventud.. hace 12 años ya la conocía..
@CarmenCruz-px7vk
amo a elefante sus letras y ese sentimiento q tienen al interpretar sus canciones q me llegan al corazón y me hacen recordar a un viejo amor q se volvió a cruzar en mi camino... y aunque haya una gran barrera entre el y yo,nunca podre olvidarlo siempre vivirá en mi corazón y estoy segura q yo en el de el...
@juvertesteban2827
En tan solo un momento volvieron a mi esos sentimientos. 🌷
@octavioga9176
Hermosa canción que me lleva al año 2004 😭 "y te invito que volvamos al pasado, al bendito día en que nos conocimos, y te invito que volvamos a intentarlo, fue por ti que un día viví en el paraíso" que hermoso tiempo aquel
@raquelantoniacrespin4274
Muy bonito tema...da a entender que una persona ama a quien esta asu lado pero esta solo desprecia al amor..y solo lo explica en una cancion el dolor y la soledad que se siente cuando se ama y no es correspondido....hermosa cancion elefante..me encanto la encucijada..bellisima
@luisalbertovegacruz9451
Amo esta pinché canción 😞😓😩
@JanoCain
esta cancion esta muy padre deveria de ser un exito
@oswaldolopez771
Esta canción te la dedicó a ti. Nunca verás este mensaje pero te extrañó, si se pudiera hacer lo q dice la letra de esta canción sería hermoso... :(
@manuk18
Es una super cancion, elefante es lo mejor. TE INVITO QUE VOLVAMOS AL PASADO, AL VENDITO DIA AL QUE NOS CONOCIMOS, TE AMO.
@anddyhernandez6299
Y te invito a que volvamos a intentarlo fue porrr tiiii que un día viví en el paraíso...duele tanto no encontrar una salida 🙇♂️😓