Fulano is an eclectic Chilean rock fusion jazz band that began to play by 1… Read Full Bio ↴Fulano is an eclectic Chilean rock fusion jazz band that began to play by 1984 in college campus and a very reduced circuit of little cultural spaces available by these days in Santiago de Chile. In fact, they used to say that they played "emergency music" due the critical politic atmosphere of the end of 80's in Chile.

Their influences came from jazz, blues, fusion, Frank Zappa and Weather Report and developed a very energetic music with a clear brass section and the exceptional virtuosity of their vocalist Arlette Jecquier.

Originally formed by Arlette Jecquier (vocals, clarinet); Cristian Crisosto (soprane and baritone sax, pan flute) Jaime "Chino" Vasquez (tenor sax); Jorge Campos*(bass); Jaime Vivanco* -passed away-(piano, samplers) and Guillermo "Willy" Valenzuela (drums), in 1997 Jaime Vasquez and Guillermo Valenzuela leaved the band being replaced by Rafael Chaparro and Raúl Aliaga, respectively.

Discography:

1987 Fulano
1989 En el Bunker (double LP)
1993 El Infierno de los Payasos
1997 Trabajos Inútiles
2002 Vivo

Their last concert was in 2002 celebrating the 18 years of the band at the Universidad de Chile theater in Santiago.

Nowadays, Cristián Crisosto and Arlette Jecquier are working with another band knowing as "La media banda" considered the natural heritage of Fulano and formed by about 11 musicians.

*By these days, Jorge and Jaime were active musicians of Congreso, another chilean band with an extense life of more than 40 years dedicated to the New Latin American Music style.

For Today
Fulano Lyrics

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This Is All, This Is All, This Is All, This Is All For Today
This Is All, This Is All, This Is All, This Is All For Today
This Is All You Can Do For Today, This Is All You Can Hope Anyway
This Is All You Can Feel For Today,
This Is All We've Been Trying To Say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fulano's song "For Today" carry a message of acceptance, urging listeners to focus on the present moment and let go of worries about the future or regrets about the past. The repetition of the phrase "This Is All, This Is All, This Is All, This Is All For Today" emphasizes this message and encourages the listener to truly embrace the present moment, without being distracted by thoughts of what could have been or what might happen in the future.

The lyrics also suggest that there is a limit to what we can control in life, with the lines "This Is All You Can Do For Today" and "This Is All You Can Hope Anyway." The song encourages listeners to accept this limit and simply do the best they can with what they have, without striving for perfection or trying to control every aspect of their lives.

Overall, Fulano's "For Today" is a message of mindfulness and acceptance, encouraging listeners to embrace the present moment and find peace in simply doing their best and letting go of worries about the past or future.

Line by Line Meaning

This Is All, This Is All, This Is All, This Is All For Today
Today is just for this moment, let's live in the present and enjoy it.

This Is All You Can Do For Today, This Is All You Can Hope Anyway
There are limitations on what you can do or hope for today, so just make the most of what you have right now.

This Is All You Can Feel For Today
Take a moment to feel and appreciate the emotions you are experiencing today, it's all you have for now.

This Is All We've Been Trying To Say
The message we have been trying to convey is to cherish the present moment and live in it fully.

Writer(s): Elsten Creole Torres

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