Gossos is a Catalan rock band from Manresa. They are one of the most succes… Read Full Bio ↴Gossos is a Catalan rock band from Manresa. They are one of the most successful representatives of the "Rock Català" movement in the 2000s. Earlier in their career, they were characterized by their acoustics style -- just using guitars and bass, no percussion -- until 2002 when they added drums.

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)

Rera teu
Gossos Lyrics

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Hauràs notat que et segueixo,
ès que sense tu davant meu no se pas on vaig,
t'hauràs fixat que pateixo,
fins hi tot la teva mare m'ha vist rera teu.
Em fas sentir tantes coses,
quan et veig parlar amb algú altre
em poso malalt,
també em tremolen les cames

quan els teus ulls em despullen davant
de tothom.
Si algun dia, algú et parla de mi,
digues que et sona el meu nom,
però que no s'etescapi mai,
que em vas estimar.
Les hores passen tan ràpid,
quan estic amb tu el temps corre i no puc parar,
tu dius que no sóc simpàtic,
quan estic amb tu canvio la personalitat.
Si algun dia algú et parla de mi,
digues que et sona el meu nom,
però que no s'etescapi mai que em vas estimar.
I si un dia em trobo sol, et trucaré,
per sentir la teva veu

i si em veus perdut al carrer, sisplau,
només digue'm adéu.

Overall Meaning

In Gossos's song "Rera teu", the lyrics convey a sense of deep infatuation and love towards someone. The opening lines, "Hauràs notat que et segueixo, / ès que sense tu davant meu no se pas on vaig" (You must have noticed that I follow you, because without you in front of me, I don't know where to go), express the singer's reliance on and attachment to the person they are addressing. The singer has noticed that they are suffering from unrequited love or perhaps from the fear of losing this person - "Fins hi tot la teva mare m'ha vist rera teu" (Even your mother has seen me behind you).

Throughout the song, the singer reveals the powerful emotions they feel when they are with this person, indicating that just seeing them talk to someone else makes them feel ill - "Em fas sentir tantes coses, / quan et veig parlar amb algú altre em poso malalt". The singer is also extremely vulnerable when they are in close proximity to this person - "quan els teus ulls em despullen davant / de tothom" (when your eyes undress me in front of everyone).

Despite their apparent fear and hesitation, the singer expresses a desire for some level of recognition from the person they are addressing, even if it is just hearing their name - "Si algun dia, algú et parla de mi, / digues que et sona el meu nom, / però que no s'etescapi mai, / que em vas estimar" (If anyone ever talks to you about me, just say my name sounds familiar but don't let me slip away. Tell them you loved me). The song ends on a note of hope, with the singer asking the person to stay close to them, and promising to call if they ever need them - "I si un dia em trobo sol, et trucaré, / per sentir la teva veu / i si em veus perdut al carrer, sisplau, / només digue'm adéu" (And if I ever find myself alone, I'll call you just to hear your voice. And if you see me lost in the street, please just say goodbye).

Overall, "Rera teu" is a bittersweet love song that expresses both the extremes of love and the fear of losing the person you care about. The singer's vulnerability and passion are palpable throughout the lyrics, making this song a powerful tribute to the complexities of human relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Hauràs notat que et segueixo,
You may have noticed that I follow you,

ès que sense tu davant meu no se pas on vaig,
because without you in front of me I do not know where I am going,

t'hauràs fixat que pateixo,
you must have noticed that I suffer,

fins hi tot la teva mare m'ha vist rera teu.
even your mother has seen me behind you.

Em fas sentir tantes coses,
You make me feel so many things,

quan et veig parlar amb algú altre em poso malalt,
when I see you talking to someone else I feel sick,

també em tremolen les cames
also my legs shake

quan els teus ulls em despullen davant de tothom.
when your eyes undress me in front of everyone.

Si algun dia, algú et parla de mi,
If someone ever talks to you about me,

digues que et sona el meu nom,
say my name sounds familiar to you,

però que no s'etescapi mai,
but don't let me slip away,