1) Rock band formed in 1980. The fol… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with that name:
1) Rock band formed in 1980. The following year they won the Villa de Oviedo contest and get to publish 3 tracks in a compilation. Their first LP, called Ilegales, appeared in 1982, and since then they've consistently been one of the main Spanish rock bands.
2) Dominican "merenhouse" quartet. Their hits "La Morena", "Fiesta Caliente", "Las Mujeres", "Taqui Taqui", and "La otra" were very popular in all Latin America and in the Hispanic market in the US during the late 90's. Now the band plays bachata, as in their single "Mátame".
Saber vivir
Ilegales Lyrics
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Busco aventuras al anochecer
No hay cosa alguna que me quiera perder
Digais lo que digais, no me vas a joder
Saber vivir es ir hacia la muerte
Alegre y despreocupado
Como si fueses a la muerte de otro
La gente me llama el vampiro
Porque me niego a envejecer
Lleno de ideas peligrosamente ingenuas
Busco aventuras desde anochecer
Saber vivir es ir hacia la muerte
Alegre y despreocupado
Como si fueses a la muerte de otro
Saber vivir es ir hacia la muerte
Alegre y despreocupado
Como si fueses a la muerte de otro
Ha llegado mi sentido del ridículo
Se fue mi capacidad de alegría
Triste momento de volver a casa
Harto de buscar diversiones a mi polla
Saber vivir es ir hacia la muerte
Alegre y despreocupado
Como si fueses a la muerte de otro
Saber vivir es ir hacia la muerte
Alegre y despreocupado
Como si fueses a la muerte de otro
Como si fueses a la muerte de otro
Como si fueses a la muerte de otro
The lyrics of "Saber vivir" by Ilegales delve into the theme of living life to the fullest and embracing a carefree, adventurous lifestyle despite the inevitability of death. The singer opens the song by expressing their inclination to indulge in drinking and seeking excitement as soon as Monday arrives, indicating a rebellious and spontaneous attitude towards life. They reject any attempts to deter them from their chosen path, asserting their determination to live life on their own terms.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that knowing how to live is to head towards death with a sense of joy and lack of concern. It suggests a philosophy of living in the moment and not fearing the ultimate end, as if approaching death with a nonchalant demeanor as if it were happening to someone else. This juxtaposition of embracing life's uncertainties while acknowledging its fleeting nature creates a sense of liberation and defiance.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of aging and societal expectations, with the singer being labeled as a "vampire" for their refusal to conform to the norm of aging gracefully. They describe themselves as being full of dangerously naive ideas and constantly seeking thrills and adventures after dark, reflecting a desire to break free from the constraints of societal norms and expectations. This rebellious spirit further emphasizes the theme of living life on one's own terms.
Towards the end of the song, there is a shift in tone as the singer reflects on a moment of disillusionment and loss of joy, possibly indicating a moment of introspection or realization. The lyrics convey a sense of weariness and dissatisfaction with the pursuit of pleasure and excitement, suggesting a deeper contemplation on the meaning of true fulfillment and purpose in life. Despite this moment of reflection, the chorus is repeated, reinforcing the message that embracing life with a carefree attitude, even in the face of death, is a crucial aspect of truly knowing how to live.
Line by Line Meaning
Aún es lunes y ya he vuelto a beber
It's only Monday and I've already started drinking again, seeking adventures at nightfall.
Busco aventuras al anochecer
I look for adventures at dusk, with nothing holding me back.
No hay cosa alguna que me quiera perder
There's nothing that wants to miss me, no matter what anyone says.
Digais lo que digais, no me vas a joder
Say what you will, you're not going to bother me.
La gente me llama el vampiro
People call me the vampire because I refuse to grow old.
Porque me niego a envejecer
Because I refuse to age, filled with dangerously naive ideas and seeking adventures from nightfall.
Lleno de ideas peligrosamente ingenuas
Full of dangerously naive ideas.
Saber vivir es ir hacia la muerte
Knowing how to live is moving towards death, happy and carefree, as if you were going to someone else's death.
Ha llegado mi sentido del ridículo
My sense of ridicule has arrived, as my capacity for joy has left, a sad moment to return home, tired of seeking distractions for my worries.
Harto de buscar diversiones a mi polla
Tired of seeking diversions for my mind, as knowing how to live is moving towards death, happy and carefree, as if going to someone else's death.
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Written by: Jorge Martinez Garcia
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