Cerati was in a coma for over four years, after suffering a stroke on May 15, 2010, right at the end of a show in Caracas - Venezuela, on the final leg of his Fuerza Natural tour. The situation -which ocurred backstage at the dressing room- was quickly reported by news agencies and via tweets. After a period of intensive care hospitalization in Caracas, he was flown on a private ambulance-jet to Buenos Aires where he spent the next 4 years in an induced coma. He passed away in a local hospital due to respiratory failure. The news on September 4th, 2014 shook the rock community worldwide.
Cerati was widely acknowledged for his lead and rhythm guitar talents -and for his ability to play solos while singing at the same time in perfect key, as well as for the lyrical content of his songwriting, all of which helped to consolidate him as one of the most prolific and important rock musicians in the continent.
Cerati founded Soda Stereo in 1982 with bassist Zeta Bosio. Drummer Charly Alberti joined them shortly after. The band released its first album in August 1984 and dissolved in late 1997.
Cerati's first main venture away from Soda Stereo (apart from creating the band Fricción in 1985) with Richard Coleman and drummer Fernando Samalea, was the album Colores Santos in 1992: an experimental project in collaboration with musician Daniel Melero, that anticipated the sonic experimentation of Soda Stereo's late 1992 album, Dynamo.
He released his first full solo effort Amor Amarillo in 1993, while still a member of Soda. Zeta Bosio and then-wife Cecilia Amenábar collaborated on the project. The album featured more introspective lyrics, a fair amount of electronic experimentation and was well received by both the critics and the public. He then returned to Soda Stereo releasing Zona de Promesas, (a compilation album of remixes which contained the eponymous track as an opener). Zona de Promesas is an intimate and delicate song that focuses on the relationship he had with his mother (Lilian Clark). The albums Sueño Stereo and Comfort y Música Para Volar (MTV Unplugged) followed. Shortly after the band decided to split and launched a farewell tour in late 1997. After the farewell tour, Cerati embarked in a couple of projects that dealt exclusively with electronic music. He formed the group Plan V together with Chilean musicians Andrés Bucci, Guillermo Ugarte and Christian Powditch, and shortly after the duo Ocio with Flavio Etcheto also known as Flavius.
His second solo album Bocanada was released in 1999. The record embraced both the style that made Soda Stereo famous, and a newer style reminiscent of his electronic projects.
In 2001, Cerati wrote the soundtrack for the movie + Bien directed by Eduardo Capilla, in which he also stars and marked his acting debut. Another soundtrack he produced was for the movie "Solo Por Hoy". That same year he recorded 11 Episodios Sinfónicos, -a live recording of him singing accompanied by The Buenos Aires Symphonic Orchestra, directed by Alejandro Terán, a veteran from La Portuaria, who also is proficient in Classical music direction and conduction.
Siempre Es Hoy was released in 2002, and showcased a new perspective on his music and sound. A mixture of electronica, and electric rock sounds, Siempre Es Hoy is the longest running LP (timewise) in his solo career. Containing seventeen tracks and over one hour and ten minutes of running play time, the album was widely acclaimed. Reversiones was released a year later in 2003, and complied remixes from the Siempre Es Hoy album by various artists from Mexico, Argentina, Germany, etc.
Ahí Vamos (2006) was considered a return to his more classic rock style as it contains heavier sounds and a much wider guitar/drums presence. Many consider this album -along with Amor Amarillo, his finest solo efforts.
Despite stating previously that the Grammy Awards were of little importance to him, he attended the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony on November 2, 2006 where he was awarded in the Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song, categories.
In 2007, Cerati toured for one last time with Soda Stereo for a massive reunion tour, that took them all across Latin America and the United States.
Cerati produced albums for several artists, most notably "Sueños en Transito" for Nicole and "Mar" for Leo Garcia. He was major sponsor and collaborator in the development and acknowledgement of Babasónicos. He also contributed on several albums for other relevant Argentinean and Latin American artists such as Fricción -which he co-founded, Caifanes from Mexico, and Shakira from Colombia. On July 7, 2007 he performed with her at Live Earth, in Germany. He also joined forces with other prominent musicians as The Police's guitarist Andy Summers for a Spanish version of "Bring On The Night" / "Tráeme La Noche", and with Roger Waters from Pink Floyd on a yet unreleased song they recorded in 2008. He performed live alongside other prominent Argentinean musicians including Luis Alberto Spinetta, Charly García, Andrés Calamaro, Mercedes Sosa and many others.
Gustavo Cerati's last studio album Fuerza Natural won the Best Rock Album award and Best Rock Song award for Déjà Vu during the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards. It also received the award for best packaging and design at the same event. The album's lyrics and rock sound which at times is reminiscent of the Beatles' psychedelic period, showcased a very hopeful Cerati, with mystical and illuminated lyrics that spoke of his hopes for both the present and the future. Paradoxically, it was during the last leg of the tour that supported the album that Cerati suffered the stroke that put him in a coma.
Cerati leaves behind his mother Lilian Clarke, his daughter Lisa Cerati and younger son Benito Cerati who is also a musician and has a project called Zero Kill. Cecilia Amenábar, Cerati's ex-wife is their mother.
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Discography:
* Amor Amarillo (1993)
* Bocanada (1999)
* + Bien (2001)
* 11 Episodios Sinfónicos (2001)
* Siempre Es Hoy (2002)
* Reversiones (2003)
* Ahí Vamos (2006)
* Fuerza Natural (2009)
As Cerati / Melero (with keyboardist Daniel Melero)
* Colores Santos (1992)
Other Projects:
* Sólo Por Hoy (Soundtrack) (2000)
* Canciones Elegidas 93-04 (DVD compilation) (2004)
Plan V
* Plan V (1996)
* Plan V/Black Dog (1998)
Ocio
* Medida Universal (1999)
* Insular (2000)
Roken
* DJ / Electronica touring project with Leandro Fresco and Flavio Etcheto (1999-2001).
Me Quedo Aquí
Gustavo Cerati Lyrics
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No te enojes esta vez
Lo vi venir
Como siempre la reacción
Es tan lenta como mi voz
Arrastrando con la razón
El tsunami llegó hasta aquí
Lo vi venir
Si aprendemos la lección
Sabrás que al fin
El misterio es contradicción
Con todo aquello que conoces
A veces hago todo al revés
El tsunami llegó hasta aquí
Lo vi venir
Todo se movió
Y es mejor quedarse quieto
Pronto saldrá el sol
Y algún daño repondremos
Terco como soy
Me quedo aquí
La tinta no secó
Y en palabras dije muchas cosas
Pero en mi corazón
Todavía queda tanto por decir
Tanto por decir
Tanto por decir
No me voy
Me quedó aquí
Y si no
No aprendimos la lección
Y si no
No aprendimos la lección
In Gustavo Cerati's song "Me Quedo Aquí", the singer reflects on a past conflict and how it has affected them. They urge the other person not to become angry, as they saw the issue coming and knew that their reaction would be slow. The tsunami of emotions has reached them, but they hope that they have learned from the experience, accepting that the mystery of life is full of contradictions. The singer admits fault in their actions, acknowledging that they often do things the wrong way, but in the end, they decide to stay where they are and face the consequences of their actions. They recognize that although they have said many things, there is still so much left unsaid and undone. The fear of not learning from this experience haunts the singer, as they reflect on the fact that if they don't learn from their mistakes, they will be doomed to repeat them.
The song speaks to the idea of trying to move forward while also reconciling with the past. It is about admitting fault, but also recognizing the importance of staying true to oneself. The use of imagery, such as the tsunami, adds depth to the lyrics and highlights the intensity of emotions experienced. The repeated phrase "tanto por decir" (so much to say) emphasizes the idea that there is still much left unsaid, and leaves the listener with a sense of longing and unfinished business.
Line by Line Meaning
Espera
Wait
No te enojes esta vez
Don't be angry this time
Lo vi venir
I saw it coming
Como siempre la reacción
As always, the reaction
Es tan lenta como mi voz
It's as slow as my voice
Arratrando con la razón
Dragging with reason
El tsunami llegó hasta aquí
The tsunami reached here
Si aprendemos la lección
If we learn the lesson
Sabrás que al fin
You will know that in the end
El misterio es contradicción
The mystery is contradiction
Con todo aquello que conoces
With everything you know
A veces hago todo al revés
Sometimes I do everything backwards
Todo se movió y es mejor quedarse quieto
Everything moved and it's better to stay still
Pronto saldrá el sol
Soon the sun will come out
Y algún daño repondremos
And we will repair some damage
Terco como soy
As stubborn as I am
Me quedo aquí
I'm staying here
La tinta no secó
The ink didn't dry
Y en palabras dije muchas cosas
And in words I said many things
Pero en mi corazón todavía queda
But in my heart there is still
Tanto por decir
So much to say
Tanto por decir
So much to say
Tanto por decir
So much to say
No me voy
I'm not leaving
Me quedó aquí
I'm staying here
Y si no, no aprendimos la lección
And if not, we didn't learn the lesson
Y si no, no aprendimos la lección
And if not, we didn't learn the lesson
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gustavo Cerati
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cesar Vasta
Esperá
No te enojes esta vez
Lo vi venir
Como siempre la reacción
Es tan lenta como mi voz
Arrasando con la razón
El tsunami llegó hasta aquí
Lo vi venir
Si aprendemos la lección
Sabrás que al fin
El misterio es contradicción
Con todo aquello que conocés
A veces hago todo al revés
El tsunami llegó hasta aquí
Lo vi venir
Todo se movió
Y es mejor quedarse quieto
Pronto saldrá el sol
Y algún daño repondremos
Terco como soy
Me quedo aquí
La tinta no secó
Y en palabras dije muchas cosas
Pero en mi corazón todavía queda
Tanto por decir
Tanto por decir
Tanto por decir
No me voy
Me quedo aquí
Y si no, no aprendimos la lección
Y si no, no aprendimos la lección
ignacio centurion
Espera
No te enojes esta vez
Lo vi venir
Como siempre la reacción
Es tan lenta como mi voz
Arrasando con la razón
El tsunami llegó hasta aquí
Lo vi venir
Si aprendemos la lección
Sabrás que al fin
El misterio es contradicción
Con todo aquello que conocés
A veces hago todo al revés
El tsunami llegó hasta aquí
Lo vi venir
Todo se movió
Y es mejor quedarse quieto
Pronto saldrá el sol
Y algún daño repondremos
Terco como soy
Me quedo aquí
La tinta no secó (uh)
Y en palabras dije muchas cosas (uh)
Pero en mi corazón
Todavía queda tanto por decir
Tanto por decir
Tanto por decir
No me voy
Me quedo aquí
Uh, uh-uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh
Y si no
No aprendimos la lección
Y si no
No aprendimos la lección
vanessa hidalgo
Estoy tan enamorada de este hombre, que me angustia saber que no lo puedo encontrar en ningún lugar del mundo, solo en sus canciones ....
Ana Plaza leyton
Y a mi me pasa igual
Andrea
Cuánta impotencia no poder verlo en vivo siquiera...
Maggie Ceratiana
Me pasa exactamente lo mismo,hace poco fui al cementerio a verlo y no pude evitar llorar como si fuese un ser querido,lo es todo,TODO.
Camila Rodriguez
Magiitaa Flexiitaa en que cementerio está?
Maggie Ceratiana
@Camila Rodriguez En el cementerio de la chacarita,tenes que ir al edificio la Merced,primer piso, nicho numero 2912,la placa esta media borrosa,pero se ve,ademas lo vas a reconocer por todas las hermosas flores que le dejan <3
Margarita🌼
Mi papá falleció en enero por Covid, un día mientras esperaba el informe médico encontré este tema...siempre escuche a Cerati y a Soda, sinceramente nunca me había puesto a escuchar la letra de la canción... al escucharla sentí que describía la situación que estábamos viviendo con mis hermanas(la escuche los 30 días que él estuvo en Terapia) el tsunami había llegado a nuestras vidas "todo se movió" todo se nos estaba dando vuelta.... cuando dice NO ME VOY ME QUEDO AQUÍ siempre pensaba que mi papá desde esa sala terapia me decía que la estaba luchando y que volvería a estar con nosotras. El día que falleció sentí que se me acababa la vida, el ser más grandioso del mundo,él que me amó de una manera incondicional se había ido... hoy entiendo que el NO SE FUE, ÉL SE QUEDÓ AQUÍ..está desde otro plano.. "en palabras dije muchas cosas" siempre nos dijimos cuanto nos amabamos... y es obvio que en mi corazón quedaron muchos más "te amo pa" por decir...Gracias viejo por tanto amor y por enseñarme tantas cosas hasta el último minuto de tu vida... fuiste, sos y vas a ser siempre al hombre que más amo en el mundo. Desde donde estas se que me ayudas a lidiar con el dolor de tú ausencia.
Fuki Makai
Qué triste y qué hermoso a la vez... A mí se me murió un abuelo en 2017 y en terapia intensiva, cada vez más dormido, yo todos los días pensaba que volvería a casa... Pero siempre lo recuerdo feliz, como el personaje de los buenos recuerdos, las historias, las anécdotas, las canciones antiguas que le gustaban, la alegría que transmitía... lo extraño, pero lo recuerdo feliz.
HechoxAzul
Te abrazo de corazon a corazon, te entiendo y siento lo mismo que vos. Nunca se fueron. vive en mi y esta a mi lado solo que de una manera diferente.. un fuerte abrazo margarita 🌼
Stella Anez
Mucha fuerza! también perdí a mí papá por el Covid, es como vos decís no se fueron siempre van a estar y nos van a cuidar. Te mando un fuerte abrazo❤️