Spanish band, formed in 2005. The singer is Jota, from spanish indie band L… Read Full Bio ↴Spanish band, formed in 2005. The singer is Jota, from spanish indie band Los Planetas.

Founded in 2005 by Manu Ferrón and Juan Rodríguez, aka "J" from succesful spanish indie band "Los Planetas". Other members are guitar player Víctor Lapido ("091", "Lagartija Nick"), bass player Miguel López ("Los Planetas") and Antonio Lomas, drums ("Lapido").

Their first album "Alegato Meridional" (El Ejército Rojo, 2006) is a hymn to the south, the mid-day (slow-tempo) activities and the joy of life. Sung in spanish with a strong accent from their hometown, Granada, the lyrics are mainly simple stories about meeting friends in the street, enjoying lazyness at home and what life is made of under the southern sun, with a common and easy language and a strong influence of their beloved american southern folk and country-ish music.

In that way, Grupo de Expertos Solynieve also covers tracks from other latitudes: "Ballad of the easy Rider" (The Byrds), "Personalitá Empírica" (Franco Battiato), "Déjame vivir con alegría" (Vainica Doble), "Sureños" (Silvio) aswell as many other live performances with songs from Gram Parsons.

Complete tracklist from "Alegato Meridional":

01 El sur, el mediodía y la libertad
02 Alegato meridional
03 La balada de buscando mi destino [The Byrds cover]
04 Claro y meridiano
05 Una muerte lenta y dolorosa
06 Par de flamenquines (Billy total)
07 No me hace falta
08 Sureños [Silvio cover]
09 Todo lo demás
10 Se ve que hay calidad
11 Par de flamenquines (mucho de lo mismo)
12 Déjame vivir con alegría [Vainica Doble cover]
13 Una pila de cosas
14 La próxima vez

The CD included the Opendisc technology which allowed to connect to the internet and it was possible to download also two extra tracks, "El 11" (with a description of the whole trajectory of the #11 line bus in Granada) and "Reggae-Búho"

"Alegato Meridional" was preceeded by the single "Se ve que hay calidad" (El Ejército Rojo, 2006), including "24 hs al día" and the mentioned Franco Battiato cover, sung in italian and spanish and titled "Personalidad empírica" as B-sides.

¿por Qué No Te Largas de Aquí
Grupo de Expertos Solynieve Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Todos los que estaban de mi parte se despiden
y yo me quedo siempre por aquí,
defendiendo la bandera de las causas imposibles
porque yo nunca me puedo despedir.

Vienen a mi casa vendedores de seguros,
me advierten que lo voy a pasar mal.
Son los mismos que esta tarde me dejaron sin un duro,

y seguro que ahora vienen a por más

Lo primero en lo que pienso es dónde estaba la escopeta
por si tengo que empezar a disparar,
pero luego me arrepiento y les doy lo que me queda
como prueba de mi generosidad.

Tienes trescientos trillones de estrellas de donde elegir.
Yo no soy ninguna de ellas, por qué no te largas de aquí?

Ahora sólo estamos construyendo la leyenda.
Nosotros qué te vamos a contar.
Pero si escuchas la letra, puede ser que te des cuenta
de que siempre te decimos la verdad.

Cómprate un desierto en lo más lejos que puedas,
así no nos tendrás que soportar.
Porque si te quedas cerca, y por mucho que te duela,
alguien siempre te lo puede recordar.

Y tendré que repetirlo por si no ha quedado claro,
que no quiero que aparezcas por aquí.
Y tendré que recurrir a mis oscuros aliados
a los que no debería recurrir

Tengo quince canciones enteras hablando de ti.
Esta es sólo la primera, por qué no te largas de aquí?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Grupo de Expertos Solynieve's song "¿Por Qué No Te Largas de Aquí?" speak to themes of loyalty, betrayal, and resilience. The singer reflects on feeling abandoned by those who were supposed to be on their side, yet they remain steadfast in defending causes that may seem impossible to others. Despite feeling unsupported by those around them, the singer refuses to give up and continues to stand their ground.

The mention of insurance salesmen warning the singer of tough times ahead may symbolize the harsh realities and challenges one faces in life. The singer acknowledges the duplicity of these individuals who both left them in a financial bind and now return seeking more. The singer initially contemplates a violent reaction but ultimately opts for a gesture of generosity, even towards those who have wronged them.

The lyrics then shift to a plea for someone to leave the singer alone, suggesting that their presence is unwelcome. The comparison between the vastness of the universe with its trillions of stars and the singer's insignificance in comparison serves as a metaphor for the desire for solitude and freedom from unwanted intrusions. The repeated question of "¿Por qué no te largas de aquí?" conveys a sense of frustration and a plea for space and peace.

The singer acknowledges that they are in the process of creating their own legend, implying that their actions and words will define how they are remembered. Despite the ambiguity surrounding their story, the singer hints that their honesty shines through in their lyrics. The suggestion to buy a desert far away to avoid having to interact with the singer underscores the desire for distance and independence.

In the final verses, the singer asserts their boundaries more forcefully, emphasizing their wish to be left alone and hinting at resorting to unsavory tactics if necessary. The repeated refrain of "¿Por qué no te largas de aquí?" serves as a resolute declaration of the singer's need for solitude and autonomy, even in the face of past betrayals and challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Todos los que estaban de mi parte se despiden
All those who were on my side are saying goodbye, but I always stay here, defending impossible causes because I can never say goodbye.

Vienen a mi casa vendedores de seguros, me advierten que lo voy a pasar mal.
Insurance salesmen come to my house, warning me that I will have a hard time. These are the same ones who left me without a penny this afternoon and surely are now coming for more.

Tienes trescientos trillones de estrellas de donde elegir. Yo no soy ninguna de ellas, por qué no te largas de aquí?
You have three hundred trillion stars to choose from. I am not one of them, so why don't you leave from here?

Cómprate un desierto en lo más lejos que puedas, así no nos tendrás que soportar.
Buy yourself a desert as far away as possible so you won't have to put up with us. Because if you stay close and as much as it may hurt you, someone will always remind you.

Y tendré que repetirlo por si no ha quedado claro, que no quiero que aparezcas por aquí.
And I will have to repeat it in case it's not clear that I don't want you to show up here.

Tengo quince canciones enteras hablando de ti. Esta es sólo la primera, por qué no te largas de aquí?
I have fifteen full songs talking about you. This is only the first one, so why don't you leave from here?

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Juan Rodríguez

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS