Ely Guerra is a pseudonym of Elizabeth Guerra Vázquez (aka Elizabeth Guerra… Read Full Bio ↴Ely Guerra is a pseudonym of Elizabeth Guerra Vázquez (aka Elizabeth Guerra V.), the daughter of Alberto Guerra and Gloria Vázquez, she lived the first few years of her life in Monterrey, where she was born, before moving to San Luis Potosí and then to Guadalajara, due to her father's work. It was in Guadalajara where she first discovered her passion for music. At the age of fifteen, the young Ely Guerra decided to follow her dreams and look for opportunities in Mexico City. It was there that she received a contract with BMG. Two years later, she released her first self-titled album "Ely Guerra" and made her professional debut as a singer in 1992. However, the album did not have much success.

Ely Guerra later left BMG and signed a contract with another record label. With EMI, she released "Pa' Morirse de Amor" in 1997, along with the hit single "Angel de Fuego", and "Lotofire" in 1999, which was edited in the United States by Higer Octave. She also released the LP "4" in Argentina and Chile, which contained a compilation of the albums "Pa' Morirse de Amor" and "Lotofire", as well as her most recent production, titled "Sweet & Sour, Hot y Spicy" released in 2004.

Throughout her successful career, Ely Guerra has collaborated with artists such as: José Fors, Fratta, La Ley, Quem, among others, and has also participated in the soundtracks for the films Amores perros, De la calle, and Vacas vaqueras. In addition, her picture next to Julieta Venegas appeared on the cover of Time magazine, introducing them as the most promising performers in the Mexican rock scene. Her latest album "Sweet & Sour, Hot y Spicy", released in 2004, contained the hit singles "Ojos Claros, Labios Rosas" and "Quiéreme Mucho."

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Lontano
Ely Guerra Lyrics

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Uno espera lo que ve
cuando niño y lo que ve
son sus tenis y el camino aquel
se hecha el corazon andar
corre a prisa sin parar
a un jadeo
y el camino es largo para andar
vuelve el corazon a andar

corre a prisa sin parar

Traigo en el suelo
soy prisionero
del placer
vuelve a amanecer
siento el veneno
de este silencio
cura mi aliento y deja
que llegue esta vez

Tu amor lontano
el camino abierto que toma
uno crece y lo que ve
ya no comprende
soy arriero
en busca de su hogar
vuelve el corazon a andar
corre a prisa sin dudar

Se que despego
sube hasta el cielo
viéndote
este anochecer
siento el misterio
de este tan bello
cuida mi aliento que se te ah quedado esta vez

Tu amor lontano
tu amor lontano

tu amor lontano
el camino abierto que toma...

Overall Meaning

The song Lontano by Ely Guerra tells the story of a person who as a child, had big dreams and aspirations about what their life would be. They were full of energy and eagerness to run towards their goals, even though the road was long and uncertain. As they grow older, they realize that life is different from what they imagined it to be, and they feel stuck in their current situation. They long for a distant love that is out of reach, and they're trying to find their way back home, wherever that may be. They seek solace in the darkness and the silence around them, hoping to find some clarity or guidance.

The lyrics portray a sense of longing and alienation, which is a recurring theme in Ely Guerra's music. The song's title, "Lontano," means "far away" in Italian, which emphasizes the main character's sense of distance from the rest of the world. This feeling of isolation is further reinforced by the use of metaphors throughout the song, such as the person being a "prisoner of pleasure" and feeling the "venom" of silence.

Overall, Lontano is a poignant and evocative portrayal of the struggles of life, and how we often get lost in our journey towards self-realization. It's a reminder that sometimes the path to our dreams can be long and arduous, but that we should keep moving forward and never give up.

Line by Line Meaning

Uno espera lo que ve cuando niño y lo que ve son sus tenis y el camino aquel
As a child, one expects and dreams of what they see - in this case, their shoes and the path ahead.

se hecha el corazon andar corre a prisa sin parar a un jadeo y el camino es largo para andar vuelve el corazon a andar corre a prisa sin parar
Excitedly, the heart sets out on the long path ahead, running without pause but eventually needing to rest before continuing on.

Traigo en el suelo soy prisionero del placer vuelve a amanecer siento el veneno de este silencio cura mi aliento y deja que llegue esta vez
The singer feels trapped and seduced by their desires, yearning for release and hoping for a new beginning free from the toxic silence.

Tu amor lontano el camino abierto que toma uno crece y lo que ve ya no comprende soy arriero en busca de su hogar vuelve el corazon a andar corre a prisa sin dudar
The artist reflects on how their distant love has led them down a path of growth and change, where they no longer understand what they see. Like a wanderer seeking home, their heart continues on without hesitation.

Se que despego sube hasta el cielo viéndote este anochecer siento el misterio de este tan bello cuida mi aliento que se te ah quedado esta vez
The artist feels like they are soaring to the heavens just by looking at their love during the beautiful sunset. They are filled with a mysterious beauty and hope that their love will help them breathe easier this time.

Tu amor lontano tu amor lontano tu amor lontano el camino abierto que toma...
The song repeats the phrase 'your distant love' as a reminder of the path it has set the singer on, and the possibilities it holds for the future.

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