Two-time Grammy Nominated ELSTEN TORRES has been a bil… Read Full Bio ↴ELSTEN TORRES
Two-time Grammy Nominated ELSTEN TORRES has been a bilingual pop-rock frontman while writing smash hits on the Latin pop and tropical charts for other artists.
Born in Havana, Cuba and raised in New York City, the quintessential singer-songwriter who’s proud of his roots (despite the fact that his father was a political prisoner in Cuba) and is influenced by artists from Beny Moré to Elvis Costello to the Beatles, ELSTEN is admired by his peers for his rock-solid commitment to artistry.
In 1997, ELSTEN’s band Fulano de Tal (which means “John Doe” in Spanish) debuted with the album Normal. Shortening its name to Fulano in 2000, the band returned with Etc. This album contained the song “Caramelo,” which was subsequently covered by Mexico’s No. 1 rock star and diva, Alejandra Guzmán.
Word of ELSTEN’s vivid, organic songwriting gifts spread quickly, and during the 2000s he wrote hits for such artists as Obie Bermudez (the Grammy-nominated “Todo el Año” that was #1 on the Billboard Charts for 5 consecutive weeks), Julio Iglesias (the Billboard “Top 10” and BMI awarded “Los Demás”), Luis Fonsi and Michael Stuart.
In 2006, he released Individual under the Fulano moniker. But as the title suggests, it’s a solo album. Featuring the wistful, tropical-folk ballad “Olvidaré” and the sardonic, Elvis Costello-meets-Rob Thomas rocker “Mercy,” Individual delighted audiences ready for something unpredictable and heartfelt.
ELSTEN’s peers in the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences gave Individual their ultimate blessing, nominating it for a Best Latin Pop Album Grammy in 2007; it was the only indie-distributed release among the category’s five nominees.
Representing a new generation of bilingual singer/songwriters, in early 2008, he embarks on a new phase of his career, signing a deal with UNO MUSIC and becoming a full-fledged solo artist, performing and recording as ELSTEN TORRES for the first time.
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For Today
Elsten Torres Lyrics
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This Is All, This Is All, This Is All, This Is All For Today
This Is All You Can Do For Today, This Is All You Can Hope Anyway
This Is All You Can Feel For Today,
This Is All We've Been Trying To Say
The lyrics to Elsten Torres's song "For Today" speaks to the idea of living in the present moment and accepting the limitations of what can be accomplished or felt within that space of time. The repetition of "This Is All, This Is All, This Is All, This Is All For Today" acts as a mantra, reminding listeners that the present is all that we have and that we should embrace it fully. The lyrics also suggest that we should not burden ourselves with the expectations of tomorrow, but instead focus on what we can do, hope for, and feel in this moment.
Furthermore, by emphasizing the singular nature of "This Is All", the song highlights the importance of individual experiences and the unique journeys we undertake in life. The phrase "This Is All We've Been Trying To Say" suggests that this message of living in the present and embracing our own experiences is one that has been present throughout the entirety of the song. Ultimately, the lyrics of "For Today" serve as a reminder to be present in the moment and appreciate the present for all that it is.
Line by Line Meaning
This Is All, This Is All, This Is All, This Is All For Today
Whatever has happened in the past, this moment is all that matters for today
This Is All You Can Do For Today, This Is All You Can Hope Anyway
You have limited control over what you can achieve today, so focus on what is possible and hope for the best
This Is All You Can Feel For Today
Accept the emotions that arise today and allow yourself to experience them fully
This Is All We've Been Trying To Say
The message we've been trying to convey is to live in the present and make the most of today
Writer(s): Elsten Creole Torres
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