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).
Nací Para Esto
Gustavo Cerati Lyrics
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Sé que siempre supe el desenlace
Me pasé la vida imaginándote
No es momento para ser cobarde
Posaré mis manos
Sanaré toda llaga de distancia
Lo terrible del mar es morir de sed
La lluvia cae
Cambia los paisajes de humo y viento
Borro el viejo mapa de catástrofes
Nuestros besos suenan verdaderos
Aun te sorprende el ruido del mundo
Desaparece, ya no hay vació
Yo seguí a la estrella más voraz
Nunca me llevo tan lejos
¿Para qué creer en el azar?
Yo nací para esto
In "Nací Para Esto," Gustavo Cerati reflects on the inevitability of his life's path and his unyielding love for someone. He realizes that all along, he knew what the outcome would be and spent his life imagining this person. Despite any fear or apprehension, he is ready to take the necessary steps to heal any distance between them. He recognizes that not taking these necessary steps would be a cowardly thing to do.
Cerati then describes the powerful effects of rain on the world around us. Rain has the ability to wash away the old and make way for the new. It can also bring true clarity and meaning to moments, as signified by the authenticity of their kisses. Although the noise of the world may still surprise his lover, he assures them that they have found a home and there is no more emptiness.
These lyrics convey a deep sense of understanding and purpose. Cerati accepts the path he's taken, following his own fervor without believing in coincidence. He affirms his unwavering love and readiness to face any irksome obstacle that might come in his way. "Nací Para Esto" serves as a touching reminder that even in moments of doubt, you must trust your instincts to guide you on your chosen path.
Line by Line Meaning
Pensándolo bien
After reflecting on it, I realized
Sé que siempre supe el desenlace
I always knew how it would end
Me pasé la vida imaginándote
I spent my life imagining you
No es momento para ser cobarde
It's not the time to be a coward
Posaré mis manos
I'll lay my hands
Sanaré toda llaga de distancia
I'll heal all the wounds of distance
Lo terrible del mar es morir de sed
The terrible thing about the sea is dying of thirst
La lluvia cae
The rain falls
Cambia los paisajes de humo y viento
Changing landscapes of smoke and wind
Borro el viejo mapa de catástrofes
I erase the old map of catastrophes
Nuestros besos suenan verdaderos
Our kisses sound true
Aun te sorprende el ruido del mundo
You're still surprised by the noise of the world
Desaparece, ya no hay vacío
It disappears, there's no more emptiness
Yo seguí a la estrella más voraz
I followed the most voracious star
Nunca me llevó tan lejos
It never took me so far
Para qué creer en el azar
Why believe in chance
Yo nací para esto
I was born for this
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gustavo Adrian Cerati
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@martinpastrana9789
Pensándolo bien
Sé que siempre supe el desenlace
Me pasé la vida imaginándote
No es momento para ser cobarde
Posaré mis manos
Sanaré toda llaga de distancia
Lo terrible del mar es morir de sed
La lluvia cae
Cambia los paisajes de humo y viento
Borro el viejo mapa de catástrofes
Nuestros besos suenan verdaderos
Aun te sorprende el ruido del mundo
Desaparece, ya no hay vació
Yo seguí a la estrella más voraz
Nunca me llevo tan lejos
Para qué creer en el azar
Yo nací para esto
@wilmerperezc
"Me pase la vida imaginándote, no es momento para ser cobarde" - Cerati.
@leomartinezlopez6813
Que genio Gustavo, jamás en mi vida voy a admirar a otro cantante tanto como a este maestro, siento envidia de la buena con los argentinos
@senoragato2345
¡Concuerdo contigo! 😺💙
@matiasvazquez6034
Ya somos 2 oh mas de un billon
@wilmerperezc
Cerati nació para ser la mayor leyenda del Rock en Español...
@MartinGuzmanV
Toda una confesión hecha canción.
@elpreydekorn
Letal , sin dudas !
@agusstina
Me causa nostalgia escuchar esta canción, espero que estés bien Gus, donde sea que te encuentres ahora
@Mar-ht9by
Gustavo, vos Naciste para esto. Naciste para hacernos feliz con tu musica
@marianorobertochumpitaz1305
Este tema es una declaración de principios de una persona que sabía lo que hacía porque adoraba su oficio. Esta claro, para qué creer en el hazar si naciste para esto.