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)
Tu i Jo
Gossos Lyrics
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Que no tinc un cotxe ben parit
Dius que sóc un nen sense pèl al pit
Però tinc algo que tu no tens.
Tu tens un A3 i un GTI,
Cinc cases i totes amb jardí
Jo vaig amb la Puch del meu veí
A les tres tens classe de taixí
Jo timba d'UNO amb els meus amics
Tens clar que el cine ha de ser en versió original
Jo no ho veig tan clar, el divendres codificat.
Fem alguna cosa que sigui pecat
Podem empenedir-nos més tard.
Vine i anem a fer un volt,
Vull ensenyar-te una cosa.
Puja, hi ha lloc per a tots dos,
Agafa't fort.
Fem alguna cosa que sigui pecat
Podem empenedir-nos més tard.
No saps la diferència entre tenir poder i poder tenir,
Ara et queixes de que no vaig ben vestit,
Dius que faig pudor de sofregit,
Ja sé que et banyes en Chanel 5.
Le, le, le, le, le, lerele, le, le, le....
Vine i anem a fer un volt,
Vull ensenyar-te una cosa.
Puja, hi ha lloc per a tots dos,
Agafa't fort
Vine i anem-hi,
Vull ensenyar-te una cosa.
Puja, hi ha lloc per a tots dos
Agafa't fort.
In Gossos's song "Tu i Jo," the lyrics describe the differences between the two characters, with one being perceived as less fun and less financially stable. Despite this, the singer insists that they have something the other character doesn't have. The lyrics go on to describe mundane differences in their lives such as the type of car they drive and the classes they take. However, in the end, the singer urges the other character to come with them and experience something new and exciting, regardless of their perceived differences.
The song touches on the theme of societal and materialistic expectations and how they can impact one's self-worth. The singer is depicted as someone who is not concerned with fitting in or conforming, and instead finds value in doing things that are considered "sinful" or taboo. The lyrics also suggest that true wealth and happiness cannot be measured by status symbols, but rather by the experiences and connections one makes in life.
Overall, "Tu i Jo" is a song about defying societal norms and finding joy in the small moments of life. It encourages listeners to step outside of their comfort zones and not be afraid to experience new things, even if they may not seem conventional or "proper."
Line by Line Meaning
Dius que no sóc massa divertit
You say that I'm not too much fun
Que no tinc un cotxe ben parit
That I don't have a fancy car
Dius que sóc un nen sense pèl al pit
You say I'm a boy without chest hair
Però tinc algo que tu no tens.
But I have something you don't.
Tu tens un A3 i un GTI
You have an A3 and a GTI
Cinc cases i totes amb jardí
Five houses, all with a garden
Jo vaig amb la Puch del meu veí
I ride my neighbor's Puch
Però tinc algo que tu no tens.
But I have something you don't.
A les tres tens classe de taixí
You have taxi class at three
Jo timba d'UNO amb els meus amics
I play UNO with my friends
Tens clar que el cine ha de ser en versió original
You're sure the movie should be in the original version
Jo no ho veig tan clar, el divendres codificat.
I don't see it so clearly, the coded Friday.
Fem alguna cosa que sigui pecat
Let's do something that's sinful
Podem empenedir-nos més tard.
We can push ourselves later.
Vine i anem a fer un volt,
Come and let's take a walk,
Vull ensenyar-te una cosa.
I want to show you something.
Puja, hi ha lloc per a tots dos,
Get up, there's room for both of us,
Agafa't fort.
Hold on tight.
No saps la diferència entre tenir poder i poder tenir,
You don't know the difference between having power and being able to have it,
Ara et queixes de que no vaig ben vestit,
Now you complain that I'm not well dressed,
Dius que faig pudor de sofregit,
You say I smell of frying,
Ja sé que et banyes en Chanel 5.
I know you bathe in Chanel 5.
Le, le, le, le, le, lerele, le, le, le....
Vine i anem a fer un volt,
Come and let's take a walk,
Vull ensenyar-te una cosa.
I want to show you something.
Puja, hi ha lloc per a tots dos,
Get up, there's room for both of us,
Agafa't fort.
Hold on tight.
Vine i anem-hi,
Come and let's go,
Vull ensenyar-te una cosa.
I want to show you something.
Puja, hi ha lloc per a tots dos
Get up, there's room for both of us
Agafa't fort.
Hold on tight.
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.