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)

Tens un Amic
Gossos Lyrics

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Si et sents trist i emboirat
I necessites una ma
Si les coses
Les coses no et roden b

Overall Meaning

"Tens un Amic" is a powerful song by the Catalan rock band Gossos, which translates to "You Have a Friend" in English. The opening lines talk about feeling sad and disoriented, and needing someone to lean on during hard times. The remainder of the song pivots around the chorus which iterates that even when nothing seems to be going well or falling into place, the subject can take comfort in knowing that they have a friend who will be there to support them. The lyrics echo the important idea that we all need someone we can count on in the toughest moments of our lives.

The song, "Tens un Amic”, has resonated powerfully with Spanish and Latin American audiences since its release in 2001. The track was composed by Natxo Tarín and produced by Jordi Solé and is featured on the album “Gossos”. The album won Best Album at the 2002 Catalan Music Awards, and the single was even used as the official anthem for the Special Olympics World Summer Games, which were held in 2003 in Dublin. "Tens un Amic" has been covered by several artists throughout the years, including a version by Disney Channel Spain for a holiday advertisement in 2016.

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