Gepe (Daniel Riveros) is a singer-songwriter from Santiago, Chile. His reco… Read Full Bio ↴Gepe (Daniel Riveros) is a singer-songwriter from Santiago, Chile. His recordings blend folklore (some clear influences are Violeta Parra and Victor Jara), pop and electronic. He emerged as one of the most important independent artists in Chile in 2005 due to his songs of heightened simplicity and innocence, soothing vocals, and warm and gentle sound. He has released three albums, Gepinto (2005), Hungría (2007) and Audiovisión (2010) and also forms half of the duo Taller Dejao.

multiplicación
Gepe Lyrics

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Y se desmarca de todas las líneas
Se cree propio pero se va
Dibuja todo hace las marcas
Cuando se mira sorprenderá

Y se disfraza con muchas flores
No tiene olores no sirve na
Como se entiende lo que se dice

Cuando no se hace ni se permite

Cuando no se deja hacer lo que nunca se entendió
Se vuelve indecible lo que se dice hablo
Lenguaje de manos y palabra traduce
Traduzco cruzado significado se fue

Multiplicación de mano al habla hablo yo
Me dijo que calle que me quede tranquilo

Uno en el aire otro en la mañana
Me dijo que calle que me quede tranquilo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gepe's song "multiplicación" can be interpreted as a reflection on self-expression and communication. The first verse talks about someone who separates themselves from societal norms and believes they are unique, but eventually leaves. They draw and leave marks wherever they go, surprising themselves when they look back.

The second verse describes this person disguising themselves with many flowers, but they lack substance and purpose. The lyrics question how one can understand what is being said or expressed when actions don't align with words. When one refuses to allow themselves to do what they never understood, communication becomes challenging, and the meaning behind the words becomes inexplicable.

The chorus suggests a multiplication of the hand and the spoken word, highlighting the importance of communication. However, the singer is told to be silent and stay calm, implying suppression or repression of their voice. The last two lines indicate a sense of conflict, with one being in the air and the other in the morning, perhaps symbolizing a state of confusion and a plea for tranquility amidst the chaos of misunderstood communication.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and confusion in trying to express oneself and understand others, highlighting the complexities of communication and the internal struggles that can arise.

Line by Line Meaning

Y se desmarca de todas las líneas
They separate themselves from all the norms and expectations

Se cree propio pero se va
They think they are unique, but they eventually leave

Dibuja todo hace las marcas
They create their own paths and leave their mark

Cuando se mira sorprenderá
When one looks at them, they will be surprised

Y se disfraza con muchas flores
They disguise themselves with many distractions

No tiene olores no sirve na
Their distractions have no substance or value

Como se entiende lo que se dice
How can one understand what they say

Cuando no se hace ni se permite
When they neither do nor allow

Cuando no se deja hacer lo que nunca se entendió
When they don't allow to do what was never understood

Se vuelve indecible lo que se dice hablo
What they say becomes inexpressible

Lenguaje de manos y palabra traduce
They translate language of hands and words