In 1980 Hansel and Raul decided to leave the band and it is then that the most famous, dynamic and charismatic duo in the history of Tropical music was born HANSEL & RAUL. Integrating a brass section to the already popular Charanga Sound it was that uncanny fuse harmony, spiked with a very Caribbean sense of rhythm that made Hansel y Raul the hottest act in Latin Dance Music. They were Miami's #1 dance band, but that's not all. Their contagious beat spread from Tokyo to Madrid, from Paris to Bogota, from Africa to Mexico. Their global hit songs MARIA TERESA Y DANILO and CON LA LENGUA AFUERA became anthems and made them International Recording stars. Hansel y Raul recorded more than 12 albums and in 1986 were presented with a double Platinum album "LA MAGIA". They toured all over the world setting attendance records and unprecedented record sales in more than 20 countries. They also performed for then President and Mrs. Reagan at the White House where they shared stage honors with Tina Turner, Barry Manilow and Tony Bennett. In 1987 they were invited to perform at Disney's 15th. Anniversary Celebration was they performed in front of a worldwide TV audience of more than 160 million. The duo was presented with 7 Gold albums and 1 Double Platinum. Numerous #1 hit songs, world tours, and the charisma they demonstrated before a live audience made Hansel y Raul without a doubt “The Hottest Dance Band of the Decade”.
In 1987 they received 3 GRAMMY {Latin} nominations for Best Tropical Album, Best Tropical song “Maria Teresa y Danilo" and best Tropical Group. They won for best song. In 1988 Hansel & Raul recorded their last album together it included the smash hit song “ELLA”. In life good things must sometimes come to an end even if at times it's only temporarily. Hansel & Raul decided to separate in 1988 and, went on hiatus from one and other.
In 1998 they decided to reunite for a studio album followed by a world tour.
This information was gathered from the official Hansel and Raul website, www.hanslyraul.com
Manantial De Corazón
Hansel Y Raul Lyrics
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De ilusiones que rodaron con la noche
En la boca un sabor amargo me recuerda
Las mentiras que dijimos en los cunetos que creimos
Me fumo un cigarrillo ya sin ganas
Me miro en el espejo y veo a un hombre joven
Cuando en realidad me siento como de cien años
Y la noche no se acaba con el sol de la mañana
Me tiro a la calle a caminar esta tristeza
Quiero beberme entre la gente
Atravensando soledades
Para dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
Voy a dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
Abriendo el canto
Mi voz se quiebra
Cruzando llanto
Contigo luna
Para dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
Voy a dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
Abriendo el canto
Mi voz se quiebra
Cruzando llanto
Contigo luna
Al celebrar
Brindaremos por ti
Para dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
Voy a dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
Abriendo el canto
Mi voz se quiebra
Cruzando llanto
Contigo luna
Al celebrar
Brindaremos por ti
Para dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
Voy a dejar que corra libre
Un manantial de corazon
In "Manantial De Corazón," Hansel y Raúl use vivid imagery to describe the aftermath of a night of partying, revealing the emptiness and regrets that often come with it. The lyrics describe a landscape filled with discarded bottles, representing the shattered dreams and illusions that were abandoned during the night. The bitterness in the singer's mouth symbolizes the unpleasant taste of the lies they told during the evening, perhaps to impress others or hide their own insecurities.
The tone of the song is one of nostalgia and reflection as the singer contemplates their life and the passing of time. They feel old beyond their years and are searching for something to fill the void within them. The solution they find is to open their heart and let a "manantial" (spring) of emotions flow freely. The repetition of the phrase "Para dejar que corra libre un manantial de corazón" (to let a spring of heart flow freely) underscores this idea, expressing the desire to release pent-up emotions and connect with others on a deeper level.
As the song progresses, the singer's mood begins to shift from melancholy to one of cathartic release. They take to the streets and immerse themselves in the throbbing energy of the crowd. By "brindar" (cheering) and singing with the moon, they begin to find a sense of comradery and shared experience. The song ends on a hopeful note as the singer celebrates the power of music to bring people together and heal emotional wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
El suelo esta cubierto de botellas
The ground is covered in bottles
De ilusiones que rodaron con la noche
Of illusions that rolled away with the night
En la boca un sabor amargo me recuerda
In my mouth, a bitter taste reminds me of
Las mentiras que dijimos en los cunetos que creimos
The lies we told in the ditches we believed
Me fumo un cigarrillo ya sin ganas
I smoke a cigarette without desire
Me miro en el espejo y veo a un hombre joven
I look in the mirror and see a young man
Cuando en realidad me siento como de cien años
When in reality, I feel like a hundred years old
Y la noche no termina cuando el alba la ilumina
And the night doesn't end when the sunrise brightens it
Y la noche no se acaba con el sol de la mañana
And the night doesn't end with the morning sun
Me tiro a la calle a caminar esta tristeza
I take to the streets to walk this sadness
Quiero beberme entre la gente
I want to drink in the people
Atravensando soledades
Crossing through solitudes
Para dejar que corra libre
To let it flow freely
Un manantial de corazon
A spring of the heart
Voy a dejar que corra libre
I'm going to let it flow freely
Abriendo el canto
Opening the singing
Mi voz se quiebra
My voice breaks
Cruzando llanto
Crossing tears
Contigo luna
With you, moon
Al celebrar
As we celebrate
Brindaremos por ti
We'll toast to you
Writer(s): Di Marzo Migani Giordano
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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