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.
Pinta tu Raya
Elefante Lyrics
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Que esta vida es pa´gozarla
Baja ya la guardia
Ve a la calle sin paragüas,
Juega doble o nada
Deja que la lluvia caiga y caiga,
Sube las persianas
Que no se si llegarà mañana.
Que esta vida es tan extraña,
Todo lo que pasa
Puede ser un cuento de adas,
Dame lo que guardas
Deja que la lluvia moje tu alma,
Sube la mirada
Que este mundo gira no se para
Y nunca digas que no,
Halza la toalla
Dale cuerda a tu reloj
No pasa nada,
Pinta tu raya
No lo pienses mas
Que la vida todo te da
Que la vida todo te da.
The song "Pinta tu Raya" by Elefante talks about living life to the fullest and seizing the moment. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their guard and enjoy life without worrying about what might happen tomorrow. The first verse tells the listener to go outside without an umbrella and to play double or nothing, taking risks and embracing the spontaneity of life. The chorus emphasizes the importance of living in the present, without overthinking things or worrying about the future. The lyrics suggest that life is full of possibilities and opportunities, and all we have to do is take advantage of them.
The second verse of "Pinta tu Raya" reminds us that life is unpredictable and strange, but also full of potential. The lyrics encourage the listener to believe in the possibility of fairy tales and to embrace their inner childlike sense of wonder. The bridge of the song repeats the line "Never say no" and encourages the listener to embrace their passions and desires, without worrying about the consequences. Finally, the chorus repeats with the message that life provides us with everything we need, and encourages us to "paint our line" (a Spanish expression for making our mark) and seize the opportunities that come our way.
Overall, "Pinta tu Raya" is a song that encourages the listener to embrace life and live in the present. The lyrics suggest that life is full of potential and opportunity, and all we have to do is take advantage of it.
Line by Line Meaning
No me digas nada,
Don't say anything to me,
Que esta vida es pa´gozarla
This life is for enjoying,
Baja ya la guardia
Lower your guard,
Ve a la calle sin paragüas,
Go out without an umbrella,
Juega doble o nada
Play double or nothing,
Deja que la lluvia caiga y caiga,
Let the rain fall and fall,
Sube las persianas
Raise the blinds,
Que no se si llegarà mañana.
Because tomorrow is uncertain.
No me digas nada
Don't say anything to me
Que esta vida es tan extraña,
Because life is so strange,
Todo lo que pasa
Everything that happens
Puede ser un cuento de adas,
Can be a fairy tale,
Dame lo que guardas
Give me what you're hiding,
Deja que la lluvia moje tu alma,
Let the rain wet your soul,
Sube la mirada
Raise your gaze,
Que este mundo gira no se para
Because this world keeps turning,
Y nunca digas que no,
And never say no,
Halza la toalla
Raise the towel,
Dale cuerda a tu reloj
Wind up your watch,
No pasa nada,
Nothing happens,
Pinta tu raya
Draw your line,
No lo pienses mas
Don't think anymore,
Que la vida todo te da
Because life gives you everything.
Que la vida todo te da.
Because life gives you everything.
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.