One of three children born in Latin America to Italian immigrants, De Vita’s family returned to Italy when he was 3. The family moved back to Venezuela when De Vita was 13, and he later studied piano at the university level.
In 1982, De Vita formed the group Icaro, which released one self-titled album in his homeland. Two years later, he released his first disc as a solo artist, simply titled Franco De Vita. The album spun off three Spanish-language hits: “Somos Tres,” “No Hay Cielo” and “Un Buen Perdedor.” His 1986 album Fantasía produced several more hits, including the title song and “Aquí Estás Otra Vez.” “Sólo Importas Tú,” taken from the album, was used as the theme song to the Spanish-language soap opera La Dama De Rosa. He appeared in the end credits of every episode, performing the song at the piano.
Seeking wider international exposure, De Vita moved to the Sony label for the 1988 album Al Norte Del Sur. A critical and commercial smash, the album cemented his reputation as a purveyor of socially-conscious, adult-oriented pop, particularly through the tunes “Te Amo” and “Louis.” The latter song, about a daydreaming cabbie who idolizes The Beatles, was promoted with a music video considered quite advanced for its time. De Vita’s 1990 album Extranjero featured the song “No Basta,” which spent four weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Latin charts and won an MTV Video Music Award.
Subsequent albums have included the live release En Vivo Marzo 16 (1992); Voces A Mi Alrededor in 1993; the acoustic-flavored Fuera De Este Mundo (1996); and 1999’s world-beat inspired Nada Es Igual. He left Sony for the 2002 album Segundas Partes También Son Buenas, but returned to the label the following year.
De Vita has continued to enjoy success as one of Latin music’s most consistently popular singer-songwriters, with a style often compared to Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. His 2004 album Stop reached the Top 10 throughout Latin America and on the U.S. Latin charts, spurred by the hits “Tú De Qué Vas” and “Si La Ves,” the latter a collaboration with pop group Sin Bandera. That same year, he toured arenas in the United States on a co-headlining tour with Ricardo Montaner, a fellow Venezuelan songwriter. De Vita is reportedly one of the largest selling musical artists ever to emerge from Venezuela. He also has recorded in Italian and Portuguese, albeit to less success. As a songwriter, he has written hits for Ricky Martin and Chayanne. In 2005, an expanded edition of Stop was released, titled Stop + Algo Más, that included remixes and live recordings, as well as No Sé Lo Que Me Das, De Vita's first recording in English. The following year saw the release of Mil y Una Historias En Vivo, a two-disc live album that also featured four studio tracks, including collaborations with Alejandro Fernández and Diego El Cigala. A DVD version was released simultaneously.
Cuento Con María
Franco De Vita Lyrics
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Puede que no sea mi día
Puede que el mundo dejé de girar
Pero se que cuento con María
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
Que subiré, que bajaré
Que si me quedo o no
Que me va bien, que me va mal
Si ya no sé que hacer
Pero sé que cuento con María
Y puede que tú me des la espalda alguna vez
Puede que nunca sea así
Nunca se sabe lo que pasará,
Pero sé que cuento con María
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
Que subiré, que bajaré
Que si me quedo o no
Solo sé que cuento con María
Que me va bien, que me va mal
Si ya no sé que hacer
Pero sé que cuento con María
Y nada mejor que si llueve o sale el sol
Estaré en los brazos de María
Y nada mejor que el calor que ella me da
Que se caiga el mundo que a mi no me importará
Que subiré, que bajaré
Que si me quedo o no
Solo sé que cuento con María
Que me va bien, que me va mal
Si ya no sé que hacer
Pero sé que cuento con María
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
(Que subiré, que bajaré)
Solo sé que cuento con María
(Que me va bien, que me va mal)
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
(Que subiré, que bajaré)
Solo sé que cuento con María
(Que me va bien, que me va mal)
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
(Que subiré, que bajaré)
Solo sé que cuento con María
(Que me va bien, que me va mal)
Solo sé que cuento con María
In Franco De Vita's song "Cuento Con Maria," the singer expresses his comfort in knowing that he can always count on his subject of affection, Maria, no matter what happens in his life. He acknowledges that there may be times when the sun won't rise, or the world will stop turning, but he finds solace in the fact that he has Maria by his side, whether it's day or night.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Que subiré, que bajaré, Que si me quedo o no Solo sé que cuento con María" which means "Whether I go up or down, or whether I stay or go, I only know that I can count on Maria." The singer recognizes that life will inevitably have its ups and downs, but he can always rely on Maria to support him through the good and bad times.
The song's message about the importance of having love and support in our lives resonates with listeners, as it reminds us that having someone to lean on during difficult moments can make all the difference. It also speaks to the power of love and the comfort it provides in uncertain times.
Line by Line Meaning
Y puede que el sol alguna vez, no salga
Sometimes things might not go as expected
Puede que no sea mi día
Sometimes life might be difficult
Puede que el mundo dejé de girar
Sometimes everything can seem chaotic
Pero se que cuento con María
But no matter what, I have María by my side
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
She is with me always, whether it's day or night
Que subiré, que bajaré
I might experience ups and downs
Que si me quedo o no
I might be unsure of what to do
Solo sé que cuento con María
But I know that I have María, and that's all that matters
Que me va bien, que me va mal
Whether things are going well or not
Si ya no sé que hacer
Even if I feel lost
Pero sé que cuento con María
I can always count on María
Y puede que tú me des la espalda alguna vez
Even if someone close to me turns their back on me
Puede que nunca sea así
It might not happen, but it's a possibility
Nunca se sabe lo que pasará
The future is uncertain
Pero sé que cuento con María
But regardless, I know I have María for support
Que subiré, que bajaré
I will face ups and downs
Que si me quedo o no
I might be uncertain of what to do
Solo sé que cuento con María
But I know that I have María, and that's enough
Que me va bien, que me va mal
Whether things are going well or not
Si ya no sé que hacer
Even if I feel lost
Pero sé que cuento con María
I can always count on María
Y nada mejor que si llueve o sale el sol
No matter what the weather is like
Estaré en los brazos de María
I will find comfort in María's embrace
Y nada mejor que el calor que ella me da
There's nothing better than the warmth she provides
Que se caiga el mundo que a mi no me importará
Even if everything else falls apart, I will be okay with María by my side
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
No matter what time it is
(Que subiré, que bajaré)
(Whether things are going up or down)
Solo sé que cuento con María
I know that I can always count on María
(Que me va bien, que me va mal)
(Whether things are going well or not)
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
No matter what time it is
(Que subiré, que bajaré)
(Whether things are going up or down)
Solo sé que cuento con María
I know that I can always count on María
(Que me va bien, que me va mal)
(Whether things are going well or not)
Aunque sea de noche o sea de día
No matter what time it is
(Que subiré, que bajaré)
(Whether things are going up or down)
Solo sé que cuento con María
I know that I can always count on María
(Que me va bien, que me va mal)
(Whether things are going well or not)
Solo sé que cuento con María
I know that I can always count on María
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCO DE VITA
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