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.
Mona
Federico Aubele Lyrics
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Hoy ya vuelvo a respirar,
Hoy sos parte del recuerdo amor,
Ya no llevo aquel pesar
Hoy ya no siento todo aquel dolor,
Hoy ya vuelvo a respirar,
Hoy aromas y colores son,
Paparapapapapapapapa,
Parapapapapa,
Hay corazón
Y si vos no vas
Y si yo no vengo, mi amor
No nos podemos encontrar,
No nos queremos encontrar.
These lyrics are from Federico Aubele's song "Mona." The singer is reflecting on the past and how much pain they had experienced due to a lost love. However, they have now moved on and are able to breathe again. The love they once had is now just a memory and they no longer carry the weight of it with them.
The lyrics are clearly about moving on from a past love, but there is also a sense of acceptance and peace in them. The imagery of aromas and colors being different than before suggests that the singer has a newfound appreciation for life and the world around them.
The chorus ("Paparapapapapapapapa, Parapapapapa, Hay corazón") is a simple refrain that repeats throughout the song. It can be interpreted as the sound of a heart beating or as a representation of the rhythm of life itself.
Overall, "Mona" is a song about the process of healing and finding peace after heartbreak. It's a reminder that even though love can be painful, it's possible to move on and find joy in life again.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoy ya no siento todo aquel dolor,
Today, I no longer feel the pain I once did
Hoy ya vuelvo a respirar,
Today, I am finally taking a deep breath
Hoy sos parte del recuerdo amor,
Today, you are just a memory, my love
Ya no llevo aquel pesar
I no longer carry that burden
Hoy aromas y colores son,
Today, the aromas and colors are different
Tan diferentes a ayer
So different from yesterday
Paparapapapapapapapa,
Musical interlude
Parapapapapa,
Musical interlude
Hay corazón
There is a heart
Y si vos no vas
And if you don't go
Y si yo no vengo, mi amor
And if I don't come, my love
No nos podemos encontrar,
We cannot meet
No nos queremos encontrar.
We don't want to meet.
Contributed by Alexis B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.