In 2005, Estopa signed a global music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing.
The name of the group, "Estopa" (tow, in english) refers to when both brothers worked together at a SEAT automobile factory and, in their own words, a boss kept on screaming at them, "¡Dale estopa!" which means something like "Work hard!".
Escrita en la Frente
Estopa Lyrics
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Mi frente se pone fría
Se me olvidan los colores
Me acuerdo de la alegría
Mis planes me hacen desplantes
Me duele todo lo que no me dolía
Ya no te tengo delante
Y si yo pudiera, también me iría
Quiero cambiar de rasante
Y subir contra-corriente
Que yo no quiero domesticarme
Eso lo llevo escrito en la frente
No me pidas que me calle
Que mi corazón se muere
Tú no hagas caso y mira pa'lante
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita
Escribir se me ha olvidado
Hay una mosca que me despista
Yo no sé si es que ando despistado
O es que mi boli se ha quedado sin tinta
Tantos momentos vividos
Que se derriten como mis dos hielos
Tú te acuerdas de mi olvido
Y yo me olvido de tu pelo
Un amigo me ha contado:
"No se te ve el pelo, tío"
Pero no es que esté encerrado
Es que ya no salgo conmigo
Me he contado mil pecados
Me he cantado hasta que me he dormido
Y como siempre me duermo de lado
Las canciones se me han caído
Que las canciones se me han caído
Que las canciones se me han caído
Que las canciones se me han caído
Quiero cambiar de rasante
Y subir contra-corriente
Que yo no quiero domesticarme
Eso lo llevo escrito en la frente
No me pidas más detalle
Que mi corazón se muere
Tú no hagas caso y mira pa'lante
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Que yo te llevo escrita
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The lyrics of Estopa's song "Escrita en la Frente" delve deep into the internal struggles and emotional complexities faced by the singer. The opening stanza describes a state of anxiety or distress, as indicated by the physical reaction of cold sweat breaking out on the forehead. This physical sensation is juxtaposed with a mental imagery, as the singer forgets the vibrant colors of life and instead recalls moments of joy. The line "Mis planes me hacen desplantes" suggests a conflict between the singer's aspirations and reality, causing emotional pain where there was once none. The absence of a significant person is keenly felt, leading the singer to wish for a departure if they could.
The desire for a radical change in direction and a willingness to go against the current is expressed in the following verses. The singer rebels against the idea of conforming or taming their essence, stating that such resistance is ingrained in them, "escrito en la frente." This defiance is a declaration of individuality and a refusal to be molded into something they are not. The plea to not be silenced and the acknowledgement of the profound impact of the other person on their life further highlights the emotional intensity and vulnerability present in the singer's words.
The second part of the lyrics introduces a sense of confusion and introspection, as the act of writing or expressing oneself becomes elusive. The imagery of a distracting fly and a pen running out of ink symbolize a loss of focus and creative energy. The metaphor of melting ice alludes to fleeting moments and memories slipping away, with the singer and their companion both caught in a cycle of forgetfulness. The reference to a friend noticing the singer's absence reflects a sense of detachment from oneself, as if losing touch with one's own identity and purpose.
The repeated chorus emphasizes the theme of refusing to conform and holding onto one's true self, despite the challenges and uncertainties faced. The plea to not ask for further explanations, as the heart is already in agony, underscores the singer's internal turmoil and struggle with communication. The insistent repetition of "Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente" reinforces the idea of a deep, indelible connection with the other person, suggesting that their presence is ingrained in the singer's very being. Overall, the lyrics of "Escrita en la Frente" offer a poignant exploration of inner conflicts, longing, and the enduring impact of significant relationships on one's identity and emotional landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando me entran los sudores
When I feel anxious
Mi frente se pone fría
My forehead gets cold
Se me olvidan los colores
I forget the colors
Me acuerdo de la alegría
I remember the joy
Mis planes me hacen desplantes
My plans let me down
Me duele todo lo que no me dolía
Everything hurts that didn't hurt me before
Ya no te tengo delante
I don't have you in front of me anymore
Y si yo pudiera, también me iría
And if I could, I would also leave
Quiero cambiar de rasante
I want to change direction
Y subir contra-corriente
And go against the flow
Que yo no quiero domesticarme
I don't want to tame myself
Eso lo llevo escrito en la frente
That's written on my forehead
No me pidas que me calle
Don't ask me to be silent
Que mi corazón se muere
Because my heart is dying
Tú no hagas caso y mira pa'lante
Don't pay attention and look ahead
Que yo te llevo escrita en la frente
Because I carry you written on my forehead
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Munoz Calvo, Jose Manuel Munoz Calvo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jose marin
Esto es antes del concierto? El mismo día?
Tamita114
Sí, es la prueba de sonido.
jose marin
Ah, no tendrás esta canción en concierto no? Yo soy un gran fanático de ella