Federico Aubele is an Argentine singer and composer whose music blends Jama… Read Full Bio ↴Federico Aubele is an Argentine singer and composer whose music blends Jamaican dub and reggae, American ambient and hip-hop, Mexican bolero, and Argentine tango. He describes his music as a synthesis of styles from throughout the Americas.

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, he started playing music at 12, with his early musical influences coming from his mother, an amateur guitarist and a notary by profession. He moved to Berlin in 2001 during the Argentine economic crisis, where he lived for several years. After submitting a demo via email to Thievery Corporation's Eighteenth Street Lounge Music, he was signed quickly to the label and in 2003 released his debut album Gran Hotel Buenos Aires , produced by Thievery Corporation. In 2006, he played at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. His song "Esta Noche" was featured in the 5th season of the TV series Alias. After Berlin, he moved to Barcelona where he began working on his next album, Panamericana, which was released on September 18, 2007, also produced by Thievery Corporation.

He now lives in Barcelona, Spain and he frequently returns to Buenos Aires.

El Amor De Este Pueblo
Federico Aubele Lyrics

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Yo no valgo por lo que hice; yo no valgo por lo que he renunciado; yo no valgo por lo que soy ni por lo que tengo. Yo tengo una sola cosa que vale, la tengo en mi corazón. Me quema en el alma; me duele en mi carne y arde en mis nervios: es el amor de este pueblo y por Perón.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Federico Aubele's song El Amor De Este Pueblo, delve deep into the persona of the singer and his idea of what defines his worth. He claims that he is not valued by the things he has accomplished or the things he has given up, nor by his status or possessions. Instead, he asserts that the only thing that holds any true worth to him is his love for his people and for Perón. This love seems to be something that burns in his heart, that hurts his flesh and causes his nerves to ignite with passion. It is clear that this love is what defines him, lifting him up above any other metric of value.

The song's lyrics are not only about love but also about political activism, with Perón being a reference to Juan Domingo Perón, a former president of Argentina who is still favored by much of the populace even after his death. The lyrics suggest that love for the people and their leaders can inspire powerful emotions and motivate people to action. The song also seems to suggest that being able to love and to feel love for something greater than oneself is what truly makes a person valuable.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo no valgo por lo que hice;
The value of my existence is not determined by the deeds I have done;

yo no valgo por lo que he renunciado;
Nor is it determined by the things I have sacrificed;

yo no valgo por lo que soy ni por lo que tengo.
My worth is not defined by my social status or material possessions.

Yo tengo una sola cosa que vale, la tengo en mi corazón.
There is only one thing of value that I possess, and it is held in my heart.

Me quema en el alma;
It burns in my soul;

me duele en mi carne y arde en mis nervios:
It pains me in my body and sets my nerves ablaze:

es el amor de este pueblo y por Perón.
It is the love I have for this community and for Perón.

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