Pau Donés, born and raised in Barcelona, worked for various groups before being able to take on his current project, Jarabe de Palo. He began at age 15 with his brother Marc, with whom he formed a group known as J.& Co.Band and later another one named Dentaduras Postizas. During this period, he completed his musical tracks in Barcelona with a job at an advertising firm.
His greatest success came to him after a trip to Cuba, where he was inspired to write La Flaca which became the title of his first album, "La Flaca," in 1996. A year later came the big surprise: millions of albums were sold around the world, and "La Flaca" became the song of the summer in 1997.
After this great success on his first album, Pau was determined to show that the band would not be a one-hit wonder, and with this idea, he launched Depende (1998), which was produced by Joe Dworniak in Moody Studios in London over two months. This album featured collaborations with the likes of Ketama and continued with Jarabe de Palo's ironic and ingenious lyrics, which managed to connect with the Hispanic public and even made inroads among Italians.
In 2001 they released De vuelta y vuelta, their most conceptual album. It showed a change in the band with the first music video of the album, in which Pau appears shaving his head, shedding his long-haired features. This album featured collaborations with the likes of Antonio Vega, Jovanotti, Vico C, and Celia Cruz.
In 2003 the band tried to show a change to more positive songs with their album Bonito, which featured the likes of Los Mártires del Compás, the singer-songwriter Elena Andujar, and their Italian friend, Jovanotti.
In the autumn of 2004, the band announced that they would go on tour with their new album, 1 m2 (Un metro cuadrado (A Square Meter)) featuring the likes of Jorge Drexler, Lucrecia, and Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders).
The group has received great awards such as Premios de la Música, Premio Ondas, and Grammy nominations. They have collaborated with La Vieja Trova Santiaguera, Antonio Vega, Vico C and Celia Cruz (soundtrack of El milagro de P. Tinto). Pau has also composed tracks for Ricky Martin and starred in a music video with Alanis Morissette.
On 9 June 2020, Donés died near Barcelona after five years of dealing with colon cancer, causing the band to split up shortly after.
Bonito
Jarabe de Palo Lyrics
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Todo me parece bonito
Bonita mañana
Bonito lugar
Bonita la cama
Qué bien se ve el mar
Bonito es el día
Bonita la vida
Respira, respira, respira
El teléfono suena, mi pana se queja
La cosa va mal, la vida le pesa
Que vivir así ya no le interesa
Que seguir así no vale la pena
Se perdió el amor, se acabó la fiesta
Ya no anda el motor que empuja la tierra
La vida es un chiste con triste final
El futuro no existe pero yo le digo
Bonito
Todo me parece bonito
Bonito
Todo me parece bonito
Bonita la paz, bonita la vida
Bonito volver a nacer cada día
Bonita la verdad cuando no suena a mentira
Bonita la amistad, bonita la risa
Bonita la gente cuando hay calidad
Bonita la gente que no se arrepiente
Que gana y que pierde, que habla y no miente
Bonita la gente, por eso yo digo
Bonito,
Todo me parece bonito
Bonito
Todo me parece bonito
Qué bonito que te va
Cuando te va bonito
Qué bonito que te va
Qué bonito que te va
Cuando te va bonito
Qué bonito que te va
Bonito
Todo me parece bonito
La mar, la mañana, la casa, la samba
La tierra, la paz y la vida que pasa
Bonito
Todo me parece bonito
Tu calma, tu salsa, la mancha en la espalda
Tu cara, tus ganas, el fin de semana
Bonita la gente que viene y que va
Bonita la gente que no se detiene
Bonita la gente que no tiene edad
Que escucha, que entiende, que tiene y que da
Bonito Portet, bonito Peret
Bonita la rumba, bonito José
Bonita la brisa que no tiene prisa
Bonito este día, respira, respira
Bonita la gente cuando es de verdad
Bonita la gente que es diferente
Que tiembla, que siente
Que vive el presente
Bonita la gente que estuvo y no está
Bonito
Todo me parece bonito (todo me parece bonito)
Qué bonito que te va
Cuando te va bonito
Qué bonito que te va
Qué bonito que se está
Cuando se está bonito
Qué bonito que se está
Qué bonito que te va
Cuando te va bonito
Qué bonito que te va (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Qué bonito que se está
Cuando se está bonito
Qué bonito que se está
Eh eh
Oh oh
Eh eh
Oh oh
Eh eh, eh eh
Oh oh, oh oh
Eh eh, eh eh
Oh oh, oh oh
Eh eh
Oh oh
Eh eh
Oh oh
Eh eh, eh eh
Oh oh, oh oh
Eh eh, eh eh
Oh oh, oh oh
Eh eh, eh eh, eh eh, eh eh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Eh eh, eh eh, eh eh, eh eh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Eh eh
Oh oh
Eh eh
Oh oh
Eh eh, eh eh
Oh oh, oh oh
The lyrics to Jarabe de Palo's song "Bonito" express an appreciation for the beauty that exists in the world, even amidst struggles and challenges. The song begins with a description of the beauty that is present in everyday life, from a lovely morning to a peaceful day. The singer then hears a phone call from a friend who is struggling with life, but the singer responds by reminding him of the beauty that still exists, even amid the difficulties of life. The lyrics go on to describe different aspects of life that are beautiful, such as friendship, honesty, and laughter. The refrain of the song repeats the phrase "Bonito, todo me parece bonito" ("Beautiful, everything seems beautiful to me"), conveying the sentiment that even in the midst of hardships, one can find something beautiful to appreciate.
The song's message of finding the beauty in life has resonated with listeners around the world. The upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus of the song make it a popular choice for dancing and singing along. The song has been covered and remixed by other artists, and has been used in various advertisements and films. In addition, the music video for "Bonito" features lead singer Pau Donés performing the song on a colorful street in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, further emphasizing the song's celebration of life and beauty.
Overall, "Bonito" is a testament to the power of gratitude and appreciation for the simple pleasures of life, even when facing challenges. Its catchy tune and uplifting message make it a beloved song for many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Bonito
Beautiful
Todo me parece bonito
Everything seems beautiful to me
Bonita mañana
Beautiful morning
Bonito lugar
Beautiful place
Bonita la cama
Beautiful bed
Qué bien se ve el mar
How good the sea looks
Bonito es el día
Beautiful is the day
Y acaba de empezar
And it has just begun
Bonita la vida
Beautiful life
Respira, respira, respira
Breathe, breathe, breathe
El teléfono suena, mi pana se queja
The phone rings, my friend complains
La cosa va mal, la vida le pesa
Things are going bad, life weighs him down
Que vivir así ya no le interesa
That he is no longer interested in living like this
Que seguir así no vale la pena
That it's not worth continuing like this
Se perdió el amor, se acabó la fiesta
Love was lost, the party is over
Ya no anda el motor que empuja la tierra
The motor that moves the earth no longer works
La vida es un chiste con triste final
Life is a joke with a sad ending
El futuro no existe pero yo le digo
The future doesn't exist but I tell him
Bonita la paz, bonita la vida
Beautiful peace, beautiful life
Bonito volver a nacer cada día
Beautiful to be born again every day
Bonita la verdad cuando no suena a mentira
Beautiful truth when it doesn't sound like a lie
Bonita la amistad, bonita la risa
Beautiful friendship, beautiful laughter
Bonita la gente cuando hay calidad
Beautiful people when there is quality
Bonita la gente que no se arrepiente
Beautiful people who don't regret
Que gana y que pierde, que habla y no miente
Who wins and who loses, who speaks and doesn't lie
Bonita la gente, por eso yo digo
Beautiful people, that's why I say
Qué bonito que te va
How beautiful it is going for you
Cuando te va bonito
When it's going well for you
Bonita la gente que viene y que va
Beautiful people who come and go
Bonita la gente que no se detiene
Beautiful people who don't stop
Bonita la gente que no tiene edad
Beautiful people who have no age
Que escucha, que entiende, que tiene y que da
Who listens, understands, has and gives
Bonito Portet, bonito Peret
Beautiful Portet, beautiful Peret
Bonita la rumba, bonito José
Beautiful rumba, beautiful José
Bonita la brisa que no tiene prisa
Beautiful breeze that doesn't hurry
Bonito este día, respira, respira
Beautiful day, breathe, breathe
Bonita la gente cuando es de verdad
Beautiful people when it's true
Bonita la gente que es diferente
Beautiful people who are different
Que tiembla, que siente
Who trembles, who feels
Que vive el presente
Who lives in the present
Bonita la gente que estuvo y no está
Beautiful people who were and are not
La mar, la mañana, la casa, la samba
The sea, the morning, the house, the samba
La tierra, la paz y la vida que pasa
The earth, the peace and the passing life
Tu calma, tu salsa, la mancha en la espalda
Your calm, your salsa, the stain on your back
Tu cara, tus ganas, el fin de semana
Your face, your desire, the weekend
Eh eh
Vocalization
Oh oh
Vocalization
Eh eh, eh eh
Vocalization
Oh oh, oh oh
Vocalization
Eh eh, eh eh, oh oh, oh oh
Vocalization
Eh eh, eh eh, eh eh, eh eh
Vocalization
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Vocalization
Eh eh, eh eh, eh eh, eh eh
Vocalization
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Vocalization
Eh eh
Vocalization
Oh oh
Vocalization
Eh eh, eh eh
Vocalization
Oh oh, oh oh
Vocalization
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Pau Dones Cicera
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yolandagarciapirsch1530
Gracias Pau Dones...!
Nunca te olvidaremos..
Hace días te Recordé.
Y siempre te Comparto...
Pequeños y Grandes ...
Una Lección de Amor a la Vida.
Un ser humano como ha de haber muchos, no.lo dudo
Pau Dones tuvo la Bendición de Ser Cantante y así Cantando nos dejó su legado.
Hasta un día..
Hijo de Dios...!
Bonito...
Ver todo bonito a pesar de todo lo adverso...
Amén y Amén.
Tu despedida...
Agradecido...!
@pua99100
💚La faz, la mañana, la casa, la samba
La tierra, la paz y la vida que pasa
Bonito, todo me parece, bonito
Tu cama, tu salsa, la mancha en la espalda
Tu cara, tus canas, el fin de semana
Bonita le gente que viene y que va
Bonita la gente que no se detiene
Bonita la gente que no tiene edad
Que escucha, que tiene, que tiene y que da
Bonito Jorge, bonito Pedro
Bonita la rumba, bonito José
Bonita la brisa, que no tiene prisa
Bonito este día, respira, respira, respira💚 Geniallll Inglaterrra 0 nene q planeta vinista bonito la gente q dribla a siente q no se arrepende💚
@SuperRekanss
Este hombre nunca va a ser olvidado, sinceramente, que buen legado ❤️✌️
@omarpena9900
Soy Sub Saludame Bonito, todo me parece bonito
Bonita mañana
Bonito lugar
Bonita la cama
Qué bien se ve el mar
Bonito es el día
Y acaba de empezar bonita la vida
@dylanalexandervelascoflore3892
Humildad la de este pibe ;D
@estofado-hace5anos327
@@dylanalexandervelascoflore3892 humilde por un comentario? Xd
@ylarcsm5406
O que hace el por acá xd
@brayanaguirre2222
Súper rekans les gusta escuchar esto? Aa ahhhhh ya mi influencer de free fire más aún favorito todo humilde wey sigue haci
@rominaodetteruizjimenez4222
Este hombre merece respeto de verdad y que descance en paz. Muy bonitas sus canciones, gracias por todo y sus canciones descanse en paz 💝🤩😊💕💖😘☺️
@josexavierpincayb409
Desde el 98 tenía unos 13 años cuando escuché la primera esta super banda. El disco vuelta y vuelta marco mi vida... Y muchas canciones me ayudaron a entender un poco más la vida y a lidiar con la intolerancia de muchas personas.
@latabernadeunchaneke970
Alguien en el BONITO 2024??
@omaralcubilla8019
Mi hermano murió hace dos semanas, esta era una de sus canciones favoritas, y al igual que él, para mi, esto es un homenaje, gracias en verdad Pablo Donés, ambos en Paz Descansen!