Soon after the release of their first album, El Equilibrio de los Jaguares, José Manuel dropped out of the band and Federico Fong took a break from the band, relatedly, as well. Saúl and Alfonso looked for a person who could replace José Manuel. After a period of time, Saúl found the perfect replacement, César López Garcia, most famously known as "El Vampiro" (During Saúl's time in Caifanes he once called "El Vampiro" to invite him to Caifanes, but his invitation was declined, because "El Vampiro" felt in a good position; He was in Azul Violeta during this time. He was also a member of Maná from 1991-1994.) The look for a guitarist was over, but the search for a bassist was still remaining. Sabo Romo, the ex-bassist of Caifanes, was invited to join Jaguares and he accepted. Saúl added one more musician to Jaguares, Jarris Margalli; Jarris did keyboards and samplers.
After the release of their second album, Sabo took a break from the band and Jarris was fired from the band, because Saúl and Alfonso didn't need him in the band, since he was only doing small things in songs that were basically, needless. Jaguares got their name from one of Saúl's dreams. He dreamt that he was singing in a jaguar's mouth.
In 2007, Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur was released. It is a compilation album of various artists covering songs of John Lennon to benefit Amnesty International's campaign to alleviate the crisis in Darfur. In it Jaguares cover the protest song "Gimme Some Truth" from Lennon's 1971 album Imagine.
Members
* Saúl Hernández (since 1996, singer, guitar and bass)
* José Manuel Aguilera (1996-1998, guitar)
* Alfonso André (since 1996, drums, percussion and second singer)
* Federico Fong (1996-1998, 2003-2005, bass)
* César "Vampiro" López (1999, guitar)
* Jarris Margalli (1999-2000, guitar)
* Salvador "Sabo" Romo (1999-2000, bass, guitarr and chorus)
* Luis Conte (2000, percussions)
* Chucho Merchan (2000-2003, bass)
* Leonardo Muñoz Corona (1996-1998 2001-2007, percussion)
* Marco Rentería (2005, bass)
* Diego Herrera (2007 Keyboard,Synthesizer and sax)
Discography
* El Equilibrio de los Jaguares (1996)
* Bajo el Azul de Tu Misterio (1999) double CD, live and studio
* Cuando la Sangre Galopa (2001)
* El Primer Instinto (2002)
* Cronicas de un Laberinto (2005)
* 45 (2008)
En La Tierra
Jaguares Lyrics
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De ver el pasado, de ver mi muerte, de verme a mi
Quisiera cambiar esete estado terrestre
Esta carne, esta mente, why volver al estado original
Quisiera poner mi esencia en los ojos de tu alma
Para descubrir why entender lo que hay
Vivamos que es lo que pasa aqui que todo se olvida
En la tierra
Quisiera poder desarmar la estructura
Quemar los sistemas, romper las palabras, why volver a ti
Quisiera poner mi ultimo tiempo en tus manos
Why enseñarte a cruzar sin tener que decir adios
En la tierra que es lo que importa que es lo que hare que
Vivamos que es lo que pasa aqui que todo se olvida
En la tierra
Que es lo que importa
Aqui en la tierra
Que es lo que importa
Aqui en la tierra
The lyrics to Jaguares' "En La Tierra" are a reflection on the human condition and the desire for change. The singer begins by expressing a desire to change their perspective on the world, to see the stars in a different way, to let go of the past and thoughts of mortality, and to return to a more original state. The singer then expresses a desire to understand the essence of another person, to see through their eyes and connect with their soul.
The second half of the song sees the singer expressing a desire to break down societal structures and systems, to return to a more natural state of being. The singer wants to give themselves over completely to another person and teach them to transcend the limitations of separation and be together, even when they are apart.
Overall, the song is a contemplation on the meaning of life, the importance of connection and the desire to let go of what we perceive as limitations and return to a more primal state.
Line by Line Meaning
Quisiera cambiar mi manera de ver las estrellas
I wish to change the way I perceive the stars.
De ver el pasado, de ver mi muerte, de verme a mi
To change my outlook on the past, my death and my own self.
Quisiera cambiar esete estado terrestre
I want to alter this earthly state.
Esta carne, esta mente, why volver al estado original
Both the body and the mind, and returning to the original state.
Quisiera poner mi esencia en los ojos de tu alma
Transferring my essence into the eyes of your soul.
Para descubrir why entender lo que hay
To uncover and understand what lies within.
En la tierra que es lo que importa que es lo que hare que
What truly matters on this earth and what will I do to make a difference?
Vivamos que es lo que pasa aqui que todo se olvida
Let us live fully in the present, as everything else is forgotten.
Quisiera poder desarmar la estructura
To dismantle the structure that's in place.
Quemar los sistemas, romper las palabras, why volver a ti
To burn down the systems, break language barriers, and return to you.
Quisiera poner mi ultimo tiempo en tus manos
To give you my remaining time in your hands.
Why enseñarte a cruzar sin tener que decir adios
And teach you how to cross over without saying goodbye.
Que es lo que importa
What truly matters?
Aqui en la tierra
Here on earth.
Que es lo que importa
What truly matters?
Aqui en la tierra
Here on earth.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALFONSO HERNANDEZ ESTRADA
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