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“Outstanding Ecuadorian-born, New York-based singer-songwriter Eljuri… Fusing socially conscious lyrics with blistering guitar rock, she blended missionary fervor with impeccable musicianship.” –CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Cecilia Villar Eljuri born in Guayaquil, Ecuador and raised in New York has always demonstrated a singular focus.
Daughter of Ecuadorian Paco Villar, the revered pioneer of radio, television and theater and Olga Eljuri a composer of great renown in Ecuador, Cecilia’s career was nurtured from an early age. She was immersed in music and the arts.
From an early age, Eljuri was writing songs, playing guitar and sneaking into shows to hear her favorite bands. She started performing professionally when she was 17 with The Trouble Dolls, filling historic New York rock clubs like CBGB's and The Bitter End.
Musically restless, she formed the band, Grupo Fiesta (1998). Drawing from her latin roots, her music, lyrics and arrangements began to resonate with that style.
Defiant and tenacious, and in search of an outlet for her own musical perspective, Eljuri released her solo debut En Paz (2008) under the indie label Manovill Records in the U.S. and a year later in Mexico under the prestigious label Discos Intolerancia.
En Paz is enriched by the contributions of guest musicians that reinforce it with intense and dynamic sounds including the reggae riddims section of the legendary Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie, and the highly respected rock maven Johnette Napolitano, lead singer of the alternative rock band Concrete Blonde. The album gained critical attention by the force of Eljuri’s universal truths and global rhythms.
This exceptional guitarist sponsored by Gibson has been compared to Carlos Santana by many periodicals including Global Rhythm, The New Yorker and Al Borde.
Sensitive and committed, of Latin blood and heart, composer and lyricist, leader of all the projects in which she has been involved, Cecilia has toured in Mexico for three years as a power trio with her accompanying musicians Alex Alexander on drums and Keith Golden on bass. Eljuri performed at various festivals and forums such as UNAM, UCM, many clubs in and around Mexico City, reaching the heights of the 2010 Ollinkan Festival and Vive Latino Festival 2011 on the emerging independent artist Intolerante stage.
In August 2011, on her first tour in Colombia, South America she was invited to open for Dr. Krápula as part of the social campaign: Smoke-Free Parks and Beaches with live appearances in Bogota, Santa Marta and Cartagena.
Eljuri’s sophomore solo album Fuerte is produced by Grammy winner Gustavo Borner and co-produced by Cecilia Villar Eljuri. This powerful collection of songs is enriched by the presence of prominent invited guest musicians including once again the famous Jamaican reggae duo, drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare who lend their talent and enthusiasm to Eljuri’s song “Empuja”. Eljuri also collaborates on a few songs with the highly respected independent rockers Mario Muñoz and Sergio Acosta Leon of Colombia’s “Doctor Krápula”. The bonus track on the album is a remix of Eljuri’s song “Paloma” by Mexico’s celebrated electronica group “Kinky”. Fuerte was released April 17, 2012 by the labels Manovill Records in the U.S. and Discos Intolerancia in Mexico.
"The highlight of the evening was a performance that mixes power pop with Latin music Cecilia Villar Eljuri played big wah-wah guitar lines… the rest of the band spiced the music with hot Santana-flavored samba that set the jampacked room ablaze."— NEW YORK TIMES
Billboard magazine says, Eljuri has "... a sound that electrifies Latin styles...This is rock/dance music at its best."
Noche Latina says “She’s Joan Jett, PJ Harvey, Julieta Venegas, Tori Amos, and Andrea Echeverri all rolled into one…”
“Eljuri writes catchy four minute standards… with hooks that would make Sheryl Crow blush” and as “a deep-rooted instrumentalist – her guitar playing reminiscent of a young Carlos Santana.”
–GLOBAL RHYTHM Magazine
Right Back
Eljuri Lyrics
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Give it right back to you, I saw it coming
Running right back
Running right back to you, I saw it coming
I'll give it right back, give it right back
Give it to you, I saw it coming
Running right back, running right back
C'mon c'mon c'mon
What is your state of mind?
Breathing better than before? Just too close to unwind how-ow do you fee-ee-eel?
What do you dream at night?
Sleeping better than before? Holding you so tight how-ow do you fee-ee-eel?
A single moment in slow motion
Time stood still
A single moment in slow motion time stood still, yeah, yeah, yeah
Give it right back to you, give it right back to you
I saw it coming I'm running right back, running right back to you, I saw it coming
I'll give it right back, give it right back, give it to you
I saw it coming I'm running right back, running right back
C'mon-c'mon-c'mon running right back for more
C'mon-c'mon-c'mon running right back for more
C'mon-c'mon-c'mon running right back for more
C'mon-c'mon-c'mon running right back for more
I said c'mon c'mon c'mon
I said c'mon c'mon c'mon
I'm running, I'm running, I'm running, I'm running, I saw it coming
I said c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
I'm running, I'm running, I saw it coming, I saw it coming, uh-hmm- uh-hmm"
The lyrics of Eljuri's song "Right Back" seem to speak about a relationship that has gone through some sort of trouble or difficulty, but things seem to be getting better. The repetition of the lines "I'll give it right back, give it right back to you, I saw it coming, running right back" suggests the idea of reciprocity and a desire to repair whatever damage was done. The singer is expressing their willingness to make things right and to put effort into fixing the relationship, hence the emphasis on running back, to show that they won't back down or give up easily.
The questions posed in the second verse about the person's mental and emotional state seem like an attempt to gauge where they stand, to see whether they're ready and willing to work on things as well. The lines "what do you dream at night, sleeping better than before, holding you so tight, how do you feel?" show a sense of concern and care, the singer seems invested in the other person's well-being and wants to make sure they're doing okay.
The reference to a "single moment in slow motion, time stood still" is intriguing, as it lends an air of mystery and uncertainty to the situation. It's unclear what this moment is referring to, but it seems significant enough to be singled out in the song. Perhaps it was a moment of clarity or realization, a turning point in the relationship that caused the singer to want to make things right.
Overall, the lyrics of "Right Back" convey a sense of hope and determination, with the singer expressing their desire to make things work and offering to put in the effort to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll give it right back
I will return whatever it is that you gave to me
Give it right back to you, I saw it coming
I anticipated your action and will reciprocate it accordingly
Running right back
I am returning to you quickly
Running right back to you, I saw it coming
I expected your move and am quickly returning to you
I'll give it right back, give it right back
Once again, I will return what you gave me
Give it to you, I saw it coming
I predicted your action and will give back what you gave to me
Running right back, running right back
I am quickly returning to you
C'mon c'mon c'mon
Encouraging myself to act faster or to call for someone's attention
What is your state of mind?
Asking what your current mental state is
Breathing better than before?
Questioning if you are feeling better now than before
Just too close to unwind how-ow do you fee-ee-eel?
Asking how you feel when it's difficult to relax and let go
What do you dream at night?
Asking about the content of your dreams
Sleeping better than before?
Inquiring if you are now sleeping better than earlier
Holding you so tight how-ow do you fee-ee-eel?
Enquiring about your feelings when holding someone tight
A single moment in slow motion
A moment that is slowed down and seems longer than it actually is
Time stood still
The passage of time stopped in this moment
Give it right back to you, give it right back to you
Again, I will return what you gave me, no need to worry
I saw it coming I'm running right back, running right back to you, I saw it coming
I was prepared for your move and am speedily returning the gesture
C'mon-c'mon-c'mon running right back for more
Encouraging myself to go back to you for more
I said c'mon c'mon c'mon
Repeating the phrase to pump oneself or others up
I'm running, I'm running, I'm running, I'm running, I saw it coming
I am quickly returning because I anticipated your action
I said c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
Motivating oneself to act even faster
I saw it coming, I saw it coming, uh-hmm- uh-hmm
I predicted your move twice and am taking action accordingly
Lyrics © Anara Publishing Limited
Written by: Cecilia Villar Eljuri
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