Estopa is a pop/flamenco duo founded in 1999 by brothers José and David Muñ… Read Full Bio ↴Estopa is a pop/flamenco duo founded in 1999 by brothers José and David Muñoz of Cornellà de Llobregat (Baix Llobregat), Catalonia. Their first album, Estopa, has sold well over 1,000,000 copies to date (the equivalent of an American platinum album) and their latest, Voces de Ultrarumba, sold more than 200,000 copies on its first day of release. Their playful, Rumba-tinged compositions have made them one of the most successful pop groups in Spanish history, in terms of both album sales and critical acclaim.

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!".

Porque
Estopa Lyrics

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¿Por qué se me va
Toda la fuerza
Por la boca
Que me condena
Y se equivoca
Sin poderlo remediar?

¿Por qué no puedo pensar?

¿Por qué la luna se ha vuelto loca?
Ya no me quiere
Ya no me toca
Luna lunera
¿Por qué te vas?

Porque ya no vivo
Siempre pendiente
De tu pelo
Que siempre había
Nublado el cielo
Y amenazaba tormenta
Y que sabe a menta
Porque ya no escribo
Ni cuando puedo ni cuando quiero
Porque yo ya no soy el primero

¿Por qué me suenan
Tan mal
Todas las cuerdas
De mis deseos?
¿Por qué hoy te veo
Y hoy no te veo?
¿Por qué no te estás quieta?
¿por qué no te estás quieta?
¿Y por qué soñar?
¿Por qué soñar ya no es
Bonito ni feo?
¿Por qué va siendo lo ultimito,
Lo ultimito, lo ultimito
Que queda?

Porque ya no vivo
Siempre pendiente
De tu pelo
Que siempre había
Nublado el cielo
Y amenazaba tormenta
Y que sabe a menta
Porque ya no escribo
Ni cuando puedo ni cuando quiero
Porque yo ya no soy el primero

Párate a pensar
Pensar para que
Tus pensamientos
Sirvan de hoguera
Donde yo
Me quemo por fuera
Y tu por dentro
¿Qué no te queda tan mal
Ese bonito vestido negro
Lo que me pasa es que
Si te quitas la ropa vuelo

Porque ya no vivo
Siempre pendiente
De tu pelo
Que siempre había
Nublado el cielo
Y amenazaba tormenta
Y que sabe a menta
Porque ya no escribo
Ni cuando puedo ni cuando quiero
Porque yo ya no soy el primero

es porqué yo.
Porque ya no vivo
Siempre pendiente
De tu pelo
Que siempre había
Nublado el cielo
Y amenazaba tormenta
Y que sabe a menta
Porque ya no escribo
Ni cuando puedo ni cuando quiero
Porque yo ya no soy el primero

¿Por qué se me va
Toda la fuerza
Por la boca
Que me condena
Y se equivoca
Sin poderlo remediar?
¿Por qué se me va?
¿Por qué se me va?

Porque ya no vivo
Siempre pendiente
De tu pelo
Que siempre había
Nublado el cielo
Y amenazaba tormenta
Y que sabe a menta
Porque ya no escribo
Ni cuando puedo ni cuando quiero
Porque yo ya no soy el primero
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Porque ya no vivo
Siempre pendiente
De tu pelo
Que siempre había
Nublado el cielo
Y amenazaba tormenta
Y que sabe a menta
Porque ya no escribo

Ni cuando puedo ni cuando quiero
Porque yo ya no soy el primero

Overall Meaning

In Estopa's song "Porque," the singer is questioning why he feels like he is losing his strength and his voice is getting him into trouble. He wonders why he can't seem to think, and why the moon has stopped touching him. He mourns the loss of his creativity and the fact that he is always worrying about his partner's hair, which seems to always bring bad weather. He acknowledges that he no longer feels like the number one priority in his partner's life, and he questions the point of dreaming when everything seems to be falling apart. The song seems to be a commentary on the monotony and loss of passion that can come with being in a long-term relationship, and the difficulty of maintaining individuality in the face of this.

One interesting fact about the song is that it is the opening track to Estopa's fourth studio album, which is titled "¿La Calle Es Tuya?" ("Is the Street Yours?"). The album was released in 2011 and received mixed reviews from critics. Another interesting fact is that the song features a unique mix of genres, blending elements of rock, flamenco, and pop. Estopa is known for their use of flamenco-style guitar, and this song is no exception. The song's chorus is particularly catchy and has become a fan favorite.

The lyrics to "Porque" were written by Estopa's lead singer, David Muñoz. Muñoz is known for his poetic and introspective lyrics, which often explore themes of love, loss, and identity. The song's instrumentation was recorded by David's brother José Muñoz, who plays the guitar, percussion, and bass on the track. The brothers formed Estopa in the late 1990s and quickly rose to fame in Spain with their unique blend of rock and flamenco.

The chords for "Porque" are relatively simple, with the song being primarily based around A minor and F major. The song's guitar riff is instantly recognizable and has become a signature of Estopa's unique sound. The song's chorus features a catchy melody that is easy to sing along to, making it a popular choice for fans at the group's live shows.

Overall, "Porque" is a powerful and introspective song that showcases Estopa's unique sound and thoughtful lyrics. The song explores themes of love, loss, and individuality, and is a great example of the group's ability to mix together different genres and influences to create something truly unique.

Chords (in standard tuning):

Verse: Am - F - G - Am

Chorus: C - G - Am - F

Line by Line Meaning

¿Por qué se me va Toda la fuerza Por la boca Que me condena Y se equivoca Sin poderlo remediar?
Why do I feel drained and powerless, as if my words are betraying me and causing mistakes that I cannot fix?

¿Por qué no puedo pensar? ¿Por qué la luna se ha vuelto loca? Ya no me quiere Ya no me toca Luna lunera ¿Por qué te vas?
Why am I unable to think clearly? Why has the moon changed, no longer giving me comfort and affection? Moon, oh moon, why are you leaving?

Porque ya no vivo Siempre pendiente De tu pelo Que siempre había Nublado el cielo Y amenazaba tormenta Y que sabe a menta Porque ya no escribo Ni cuando puedo ni cuando quiero Porque yo ya no soy el primero
Because I no longer live solely focused on your hair, which used to obscure the sky and threaten storms, with its scent of mint. Because I no longer write, despite being able to do so, and am no longer the priority in your life.

¿Por qué me suenan Tan mal Todas las cuerdas De mis deseos? ¿Por qué hoy te veo Y hoy no te veo? ¿Por qué no te estás quieta? ¿por qué no te estás quieta? ¿Y por qué soñar? ¿Por qué soñar ya no es Bonito ni feo? ¿Por qué va siendo lo ultimito, Lo ultimito, lo ultimito Que queda?
Why do my desires sound so wrong to me? Why do I see you today, but not tomorrow? Why can't you stay still? And why is dreaming no longer a clear concept, just something that exists in a vague and fleeting manner?

Párate a pensar Pensar para que Tus pensamientos Sirvan de hoguera Donde yo Me quemo por fuera Y tu por dentro ¿Qué no te queda tan mal Ese bonito vestido negro Lo que me pasa es que Si te quitas la ropa vuelo
Stop and think about why your thoughts should become a fire, where I am slowly burning on the outside and you are consumed within. Doesn't that beautiful black dress suit you well? I am just afraid that if you take it off, I will lose my control and fly away with you.

¿Por qué se me va Toda la fuerza Por la boca Que me condena Y se equivoca Sin poderlo remediar? ¿Por qué se me va? ¿Por qué se me va?
Why do I lose all my strength through the mouth that condemns me and makes mistakes that cannot be fixed? Why does it slip away from me? Why, oh why?

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