There are two bands named Gazpacho:

The first are a Norwegian band, … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named Gazpacho:

The first are a Norwegian band, who have been described by one critic as being "classical post ambient nocturnal atmospheric neo-progressive folk world rock" Gazpacho almost defies genre classification. Gazpacho were at one time described as "the greatest unsigned band in the world" by some critics. A tour of Europe as support for Marillion's "Marbles" tour in 2003 radically raised their profile, earning the respect of audiences everywhere they played and garnering critical acclaim.

Without the backing of a major label, Gazpacho is one of many bands now utilising the resources of the internet to create word of mouth promotional opportunities, with a reliance on their website and its forum, online shopping, MySpace and other 'net initiatives to spread the word. This allows the band to hold down full time jobs, yet still manage to release an album a year with total artistic control over their compositions and distribution.

Characterised by moody keyboards, a stunning violin virtuoso, a poignant and relevant rhythm section, ethereal guitars, Jan Henrik Ohme's floating, pure Hypnotic voice and atmospheric contributions from samples, low whistle, tin whistle, banjo, accordion, didgeridoo and mandolin. This is not a bombastic, pompous progressive outfit, but a cohesive unit that forgoes the technically brilliant but emotionless solo in favour of mood creation through emotive keyboards, layering of textured sounds, use of spatial tension and seamlessly operating as a band not a collective of virtuoso instrumentalists.

Their fourth album, "Night", represents a quantum leap in terms of the maturation of the band, building on the already impressive body of work the band has accumulated over the last 5 years. A true concept album exploring the realms of a night of dreams and reality, and the thin line that can divide one from the other. Moody, evocative melodies are juxtaposed with passages of power and darkness, creating a nocturnal soundscape of over 53 minutes divided into 5 parts.

Musically similar acts include Marillion, Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Porcupine Tree, Chroma Key, IQ, OSI and there are hints of Mike Oldfield, Roger Waters, Pink Floyd and Muse in there, too. Another good Norwegian comparison is White Willow, similarly atmospheric prog fronted by female vocals.

Official website: www.gazpachoworld.com

NOT to be confused with The Argentinian and American bands who have taken the same name.

The second is an American band active during the 90's, who were featured on the "Memories of Tomorrow" hardcore compilation put out by Youngblood Records.

Volver
Gazpacho Lyrics

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No traigas la razón, solo así comprenderás
sin ganas de contar de donde vienes
ver para creer sin nada que ocultar
nada es por azar, todo es por algo

No intentes mas fingir, que todo será igual
cuanto tiempo sin poder ver mas allá del papel
algo se rompió, el tiempo terminó

por mis venas ya no corren mas tus letras

Cuantas veces lo pensaste?
como si fuera un sueño
y no estabas tan errado
solo un poco adelantado
cuantas veces lo pensaste?
cuantas veces lo pensaste?

Un sueño me llevó a otra parte y me perdí
un camino muy confuso y nadie me supo orientar
pensaste antes de actuar? porque todo va a volver!
estoy de vuelta y no pienso mirar tu imperio decaer

Cuantas veces lo pensaste?
como si fuera un sueño
y no estabas tan errado
solo un poco adelantado

Cuantas veces lo pensaste?
cuantas veces lo pensaste?

Volver! de muy lejos!
volver! de muy lejos!

Overall Meaning

The song, Volver, by Gazpacho speaks about the idea of returning and coming back, even after going through situations that may have made one feel lost. The lyrics urge the listener to not focus so much on finding a reason for everything, but to see things as they are. It asks the listener to be honest with themselves and to not hide behind false pretenses. The line, "por mis venas ya no corren mas tus letras" (my veins no longer run with your letters), could be interpreted as the idea that the writer has moved on from someone or something that was once a big influence in their life.

The lyrics also pose a series of rhetorical questions that leave the listener to ponder on their experiences, especially on those occasions when they had a feeling that they had been there before and foresaw the future. The lyrics indicate that this feeling is not just a coincidence or a random occurrence, but rather, there is a definite pattern or reason behind it.

The song's title "Volver" which means return in English, speaks of coming back or returning from afar either physically or emotionally. This song is widely thought to be about the band Gazpacho coming back to their roots after several attempts to change their sound and reinvent themselves over the years.

Line by Line Meaning

No traigas la razón, solo así comprenderás
Don't bring reason, only then you'll understand

sin ganas de contar de donde vienes
Without the will to tell from where you come

ver para creer sin nada que ocultar
See to believe, without anything to hide

nada es por azar, todo es por algo
Nothing is by chance, everything is for a reason

No intentes mas fingir, que todo será igual
Don't try to pretend anymore that everything will be the same

cuanto tiempo sin poder ver mas allá del papel
How long without being able to see beyond the paper

algo se rompió, el tiempo terminó
Something broke, time ended

por mis venas ya no corren mas tus letras
Your letters no longer run through my veins

Cuantas veces lo pensaste?
How many times have you thought about it?

como si fuera un sueño
As if it were a dream

y no estabas tan errado
And you weren't so wrong