The group was formed by students at Universidad Técnica del Estado at Santiago, Chile in 1967. In 1973 as they were on tour abroad, General Augusto Pinochet launched a coup d'etat and took power. Having heard of the numerous extra-judicial killings of many fellow artists by Chile's army, they took up residence in Italy, resulting in "the longest tour in history" for Inti-Illimani as they lived in de facto exile. They continued their efforts supporting Chilean democracy internationally; magnitizdat copies of their work continued to be widely distributed in Chile. In September 1988, days after they were no longer banned from Chile, they began touring Chile again. They helped organize the voting down of the referendum that would have re-elected Pinochet. Recently, they were actually supported by Chile as representatives of Chilean culture.
In the past the group was musically led by Horacio Salinas and politically led by Jorge Coulon. However, in 2001 there was a controversial split of the group, which started when three key members left the group (José Seves, Horacio Durán and Horacio Salinas). They were replaced by Manuel Meriño (from Entrama), Cristián González and Juan Flores. Due to the importance of departed members, many called into question the ability of the remainder to carry on the Inti-Illimani name. Meanwhile, the three departed members started their own group they call Inti-Histórico. From 2005 there are two groups:
Inti-Illimani New (Coulon brothers)
Inti-Illimani Histórico (José Seves, Horacio Durán and Horacio Salinas)
Membership
In August 1967 Inti-Illimani's earliest membership consisted of:
Horacio Durán
Max Berrú
Jorge Coulon
Luis Espinoza
Oscar Guzmán
Ciro Retamal
Pedro Yáñez
In 1968 Inti-Illimani's membership consisted of:
Horacio Salinas (Musical director and main composer)
Horacio Durán
Max Berrú
Jorge Coulon
Ernesto Perez de Arce
Current line-up of the "Inti-Illimani Nuevo":
Jorge Coulon
Christian González
Daniel Cantillana
Juan Flores
Efren Viera
Marcelo Coulon
Manuel Meriño
César Jara
Current line-up of the "Inti-Histórico":
Horacio Salinas
Horacio Durán
José Seves
Jorge Ball
Fernando Julio
Camilo Salinas
Danilo Donoso
Other members in the history of the group:
Ernesto Pérez de Arce
Homero Altamirano
José Miguel Camus
Renato Freyggang
Pedro Villagra
Antes de Amar de Nuevo
Inti-Illimani Lyrics
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Con agua y con ceniza que sean verdaderas
Así el recién venido sabrá que has olvidado
Al otro que ocupaba tu vida aventurera
Antes de amar de nuevo, desata las amarras
Que te retienen lejos, en horizonte extraño
Ignoras lo que vale conquistar un minuto
Cuando orgullosamente te has dormido mil años
Se ama de pie en un mundo confuso y desgarrado
Que apenas da reflejos de algo mucho más bello
Para alcanzarlo basta con limpiar la mirada
Y sin ninguna duda sabrás lo que es aquello
Antes de amar de nuevo, llora un poco en silencio
Haz como hace la lluvia que lava tu ventana
El sol no está tan lejos de tu alma vanidosa
Sólo que para verlo hay que abrir la mañana
The lyrics of Inti-Illimani's song Antes de Amar de Nuevo encourage the listener to prepare their heart before falling in love again. The first verse suggests that one should cleanse their heart with water and ashes to show their sincerity in forgetting their previous lover. By doing so, the new lover will know that they are not just a rebound, but someone who is truly ready to give love another chance. The second verse advises letting go of past hurt and allowing oneself to take a risk and explore new opportunities. It highlights the importance of being present in the moment and not getting stuck in the past.
The chorus acknowledges that love is not easy, especially in a confusing and turbulent world where it can be challenging to find beauty. However, it insists that love is attainable by simply cleaning one's eyes and seeing things clearly. The final verse suggests that before falling in love again, one should take a moment to reflect and shed some tears in silence. It compares this act to raindrops that wash away the dirt from a window, allowing the sunlight to penetrate and shine through. It reminds the listener that the light of love is always present, but sometimes we need to clear away the obstacles that block it from our view.
Line by Line Meaning
Antes de amar de nuevo, lava tu corazón
Before loving again, cleanse your heart
Con agua y con ceniza que sean verdaderas
With true water and ashes
Así el recién venido sabrá que has olvidado
So the new one will know that you've forgotten
Al otro que ocupaba tu vida aventurera
The other who filled your adventurous life
Antes de amar de nuevo, desata las amarras
Before loving again, untie the ties
Que te retienen lejos, en horizonte extraño
That hold you back in a strange horizon
Ignoras lo que vale conquistar un minuto
You don't know the value of conquering a minute
Cuando orgullosamente te has dormido mil años
When you proudly slept for a thousand years
Se ama de pie en un mundo confuso y desgarrado
Love is done standing in a confusing, torn world
Que apenas da reflejos de algo mucho más bello
Which barely reflects something much more beautiful
Para alcanzarlo basta con limpiar la mirada
To reach it, all you need is to clear your gaze
Y sin ninguna duda sabrás lo que es aquello
And without any doubt, you'll know what that is
Antes de amar de nuevo, llora un poco en silencio
Before loving again, cry a little in silence
Haz como hace la lluvia que lava tu ventana
Do as the rain does, washing your window
El sol no está tan lejos de tu alma vanidosa
The sun isn't so far from your vain soul
Sólo que para verlo hay que abrir la mañana
You just need to open the morning in order to see it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALBERTO LUCAS FRANCOLINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
chicapercebe
0:00 Antes de amar de nuevo
3:04 Esta eterna costumbre
7:25 La fiesta eres tú
12:10 La indiferencia
16:00 Negra presuntuosa
19:49 Entre amor
22:38 El faro
25:50 La sombra
29:42 La carta del adiós
33:42 La negrita
36:20 Corrido de la soberbia
Flávio Irala
INTI-ILLIMANI - AMAR DE NUEVO [1998]
1 - 00:00 Antes de amar de nuevo [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
2 - 03:04 Esta eterna costumbre [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
3 - 07:25 La fiesta eres tú [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
4 - 12:10 La indiferencia [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
5 - 16:00 Negra presuntuosa [Andrés Soto]
6 - 19:49 Entre amor [Horacio Durán]
7 - 22:38 El faro [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
8 - 25:50 La sombra [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
9 - 29:42 La carta del adiós [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
10 - 33:42 La negrita [Popular]
11 - 36:20 Corrido de la soberbia [Patricio Manns - Horacio Salinas]
chicapercebe
0:00 Antes de amar de nuevo
3:04 Esta eterna costumbre
7:25 La fiesta eres tú
12:10 La indiferencia
16:00 Negra presuntuosa
19:49 Entre amor
22:38 El faro
25:50 La sombra
29:42 La carta del adiós
33:42 La negrita
36:20 Corrido de la soberbia
Francisco Javier Dagnino R.
graciassss
Elvia Jante
Huele a bambuco, a torbellino y vallenato, tan andinos como todos los hermanos Chilenos, Bolivinanos, Ecuatorianos y Peruanos, desde Colombia un fraternal abrazo, porque lo que nos une, es más grande que lo que nos separa.
Záfio
abrazos hermano de mirada limpia!!
Ande Ltda
Un abrazo Jorge, los que nos separa son las cuñas que otros nos prefieren separados para abusar de nuestros pueblos, pero nuestra historia y destinos juntos nos une por siempre. Al final del camino VENCEREMOS. Desde Chile a nuestros hermanos americanos de américa morena.
ANTONIO LEON RIVEROS
Patricio Manns me recuerda todo inti....d..eberian este año darle el premio Nacional de Literatura.. ha hecho con creces aportes a la cultura nuestra... lo merece.
Esteban Caro
Patrio Manns esta a la altura de los grandes de la música universal, creo que aun no entendemos lo grande que es ojala sea reconocido en vida como lo han reconocido en Alemania
Jorge Alfonso Lay Peñailillo
Tienes toda la razón!!!
Oliver Lecler
Manns es el más grande de habla hispana junto a Violeta Parra, Silvio Rodriguez y Serrat
Susy Su
Qué disco tan hermoso! Amo a Inti Illimani ❤️❤️❤️