In summer 1993, Oriol Farré, Juanjo Muñoz, Natxo Tarrés and Roger Farré from Manresa, joined together to start a new band. They won an award with their first record "Gossos" (1994). After a few tours in Catalonia they edited their 2nd record "En privat" in 1996. Followed by "Mandala" (1997) and "Directament" (1998, recorded in the "Teatre Conservatori" of Manresa) with the collaboration of other consolidated members of the Catalan Rock like Cris Juanico, Gerard Quintana and Pemi Fortuny. In 2000 they recorded "De viaje", their only album in Castillian so far, followed by "Cares" (2001).
In 2002 they move away from their acoustical style to start using electric guitars and drums. Their latest albums recorded are "El Jardí del Temps" (2003), "8" (2005) and Oxygen (2007).
Members
Natxo Tarrés - vocals & guitar
Roger Farré - vocals & bass
Juanjo Muñoz - vocals & guitar
Oriol Farré - vocals & guitar
Santi Serratosa - drums (from 2002 on)
Discography
Gossos - (1994)
En privat - (1996)
Mandala - (1997)
Directament - (1998)
De viaje - (2000)
Cares - (2001)
El jardí del temps - (2003)
8 - (2005)
Oxigen - (2007)
Batecs
Gossos Lyrics
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Sonen les campanes ja està tot ben decidit
S'obren els balcons, la gent surt tothom mira el cel
Avui els savis decideixen com i quan farem
Farem que tornin els somriures que algú ens va robar
Farem que els somnis formin part d'aquesta realitat
Obrirem totes les portes per deixar passar la llum
Que possi pau i ordre allà on no em sabut arribar.
Hi ha tantes preguntes dificils de contestar
És hora d'afrontar que només junts farem un nou demà
Qui no té carències? Qui té por de perdre el seny?
Qui té les mans netes i un troç del seu cor obert?
Ombres i mentides precipiten mar endins
Canten les sirenes senten el nostre dolor
És hora de fer net i així junts podrem traspassar
Lliures d'equipatge un nou dia per començar
No oblidarem mai, serà el nostre regal,
No descansarem mai, fins el final.
The song "Batecs" by Gossos is a powerful call to action to unite and work together towards a better tomorrow. The first verse describes a moment when everything is decided upon by the wise ones, and people come out to look at the sky as the day approaches. The second verse brings up difficult questions and challenges that can only be overcome by working together as a team. The verse ends by talking about the need to let go of the baggage we carry and start anew. The chorus talks about the importance of remembering what we have accomplished together and never resting until the end.
The song is a rallying cry that encourages people to come together and work towards a common cause. It speaks to the importance of solidarity and working towards a better world. It acknowledges that we all have fears and insecurities, but the only way to overcome them is by working together. The song encourages people to let go of the past and start anew, with hope and optimism for the future.
Overall, "Batecs" is a powerful song that speaks to the need for unity, solidarity, and hard work to achieve our goals. It encourages people to come together and support each other, tackling obstacles head-on and working towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Han parat els trens i els cotxes a la mitja nit
The world has stopped, and everything seems quiet and still
Sonen les campanes ja està tot ben decidit
The bells are ringing, and the decision has been made
S'obren els balcons, la gent surt tothom mira el cel
The people open their windows and look up at the sky
Avui els savis decideixen com i quan farem
Today, the wise ones decide how and when we will proceed
Farem que tornin els somriures que algú ens va robar
We will bring back the smiles that someone took from us
Farem que els somnis formin part d'aquesta realitat
We will make our dreams a reality
Obrirem totes les portes per deixar passar la llum
We will open all doors to let the light shine through
Que possi pau i ordre allà on no em sabut arribar.
To bring peace and order where it's been missing
Hi ha tantes preguntes dificils de contestar
There are so many difficult questions to answer
És hora d'afrontar que només junts farem un nou demà
It's time to face the fact that only together we can make a new tomorrow
Qui no té carències? Qui té por de perdre el seny?
Who doesn't have flaws? Who's afraid of going insane?
Qui té les mans netes i un troç del seu cor obert?
Who has clean hands and an open heart?
Ombres i mentides precipiten mar endins
Shadows and lies lead us down to the sea
Canten les sirenes senten el nostre dolor
The sirens sing, feeling our pain
És hora de fer net i així junts podrem traspassar
It's time to clean up and move forward together
Lliures d'equipatge un nou dia per començar
Free of baggage, a new day begins
No oblidarem mai, serà el nostre regal,
We will never forget, it will be our gift
No descansarem mai, fins el final.
We will never rest until the end
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carme Ferre
Gossos sou el millor grup del món, a dalt i baix dels escenaris. Gràcies infinites Juanjo, Santi, Roger, Oriol i Natxo per tot el que ens heu donat durant aquests 25 anys. I ojalà que en vinguin més!
Kate Wright
Xoxo