Before he had a big successful music career Jose Manuel Figueroa (Joan Sebastian's legal name) passed most of his childhood from place to place. At age eight he was sent away by his parents to Guanajuato for school. When he was eleven he return to Juliantla, his native town, this return inspired him to begin formally composing. But he was sent off again to a monastery in Morelos where he was under the care of father David Salgado. Due to the influence Father Salgado had on Sebastian he took the decision of becoming a priest. So at age 14 he enrolled in the Seminario Conciliar de San Jose(located in Cuernavaca, Morelos). But he soon realized that music was his true calling so when he was 17 years old he abandoned the seminary to dedicate himself completely to the music business.
Meanwhile he made a living as an administrative assistant in a vacationing resort in Oaxtepec, Morelos, where he would sing through the intercom. It was in that resort that Sebastian found the incentive he needed to pursue his singing dream more aggressively. The year was 1968 when Joan Sebastian encountered Angélica María (a famous Mexican actress) who was looking for a place to stay. While she waited she asked him if he sang and the following day he sang for her six songs. Angélica María suggested to Sebastian that he record the songs and gave him the telephone number of Eduardo Magallanes, a music producer. Without hesitating Sebastian moved to Mexico City and began knocking on doors until Chucho Rincon from Discos Capitals agreed to listen to him and thus began Sebastian's artistic career. He recorded his first disc and the positive results came fast when in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, the song "Descartada" sold 12 thousand copies. previous. His most recent production up to date is "Secreto de Amor" which was released in 2000 and sold over 1 million copies.
In February 2001 Joan received the prestigious award "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina" as recognition of his career, during 2003 Sebastian received the Songwriter of the universe Award for the second time at the 11th Annual El Premio ASCAP. He was awarded "The Silver Pen Award" in 2000, and was named el jefe
Bandolero
Joan Sebastian Lyrics
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Armado con mi guitarra y con mi canción,
Robo pasión, robo ilusión,
Para alimentar asi a mi amante corazón,
Para alimentar asi a mi amante corazón
Aliado de mis delitos es mi poema,
Que vaga como el arroyo buscando amor,
Una sed que tenga la capacidad del mar,
Una sed que tenga la capacidad del mar.
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de bandolero,
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de soñador,
Cuando quiero, quiero, y si ya no quiero me voy,
Otorgo y exijo libertad en el amor.
Existe por mi captura de recompenza,
Los besos que por mis culpas debo pagar,
Al despertar, al despertar,
En los tiernos brazos que me habrán de encarcelar,
En los tiernos brazos que me habrán de encarcelar.
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de bandolero,
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de soñador,
Cuando quiero, quiero, y si ya no quiero me voy,
Otorgo y exijo libertad en el amor.
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de bandolero,
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de soñador,
Cuando quiero, quiero, y si ya no quiero me voy,
Otorgo y exijo libertad... en el amor.
The lyrics of "Bandolero" by Joan Sebastian talk about the singer being accused of being a man who travels with his guitar and his songs, stealing passion and illusions to feed his romantic heart. He is compared to a bandit who uses his poems to commit his crimes, seeking love and satisfaction in a way that seems as vast as the ocean. However, the singer does not see himself as a criminal, but rather as a dreamer who gives and demands freedom in love. He mentions the reward for his capture and kisses that he will have to pay for his "sins," but the singer remains unapologetic, emphasizing his love for freedom in both life and love.
The song is a great example of the norteña music genre that is popular in Mexico and the southwestern United States. The song is often played at parties and dances, and its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm have made it a favorite among fans of Mexican music. The song became a hit when it was released in the late 1990s, and it has since become a classic of the norteña genre. The song is known for its lyrics, which are both romantic and edgy, and its memorable chorus makes it a perfect sing-along tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Me acusan de ser un hombre que en los caminos,
I am accused of being a man who travels,
Armado con mi guitarra y con mi canción,
Armed with my guitar and my song,
Robo pasión, robo ilusión,
I steal passion, I steal illusion,
Para alimentar asi a mi amante corazón,
To feed my lover's heart,
Para alimentar asi a mi amante corazón
To feed my lover's heart
Aliado de mis delitos es mi poema,
My poem is an ally of my crimes,
Que vaga como el arroyo buscando amor,
Wandering like a stream looking for love,
Busca encontrar, busca saciar,
Searching to find, searching to satisfy,
Una sed que tenga la capacidad del mar,
A thirst with the capacity of the sea,
Una sed que tenga la capacidad del mar.
A thirst with the capacity of the sea
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de bandolero,
I am accused of being born with the soul of a bandit,
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de soñador,
I am accused of being born with the soul of a dreamer,
Cuando quiero, quiero, y si ya no quiero me voy,
When I want, I want it, and if I don't, I leave,
Otorgo y exijo libertad en el amor.
I grant and demand freedom in love.
Existe por mi captura de recompenza,
There is a reward for my capture,
Los besos que por mis culpas debo pagar,
The kisses that I must pay for my guilt,
Al despertar, al despertar,
Upon awakening, upon awakening,
En los tiernos brazos que me habrán de encarcelar,
In the tender arms that will imprison me,
En los tiernos brazos que me habrán de encarcelar.
In the tender arms that will imprison me
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de bandolero,
I am accused of being born with the soul of a bandit,
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de soñador,
I am accused of being born with the soul of a dreamer,
Cuando quiero, quiero, y si ya no quiero me voy,
When I want, I want it, and if I don't, I leave,
Otorgo y exijo libertad en el amor.
I grant and demand freedom in love.
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de bandolero,
I am accused of being born with the soul of a bandit,
Me acusan de haber nacido con alma de soñador,
I am accused of being born with the soul of a dreamer,
Cuando quiero, quiero, y si ya no quiero me voy,
When I want, I want it, and if I don't, I leave,
Otorgo y exijo libertad... en el amor.
I grant and demand freedom... in love.
Contributed by Max W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rafael VG
Joan Sebastián tenía ese extraño don que lo convertía en un autentico poeta popular, tenía una forma de expresar tan sencilla y alimentar sus versos con palabras comunes, de esa manera llegaba al corazón, pocos como él son capaces transmitir esa mezcla de ternura, dulzura y romanticismo que a la mayoría de las mujeres les encanta, un estilo con sabor de pueblo y a raíces, era representante de esa vieja escuela de bala distas de los 80s, manejaba un erotismo sutil apoyado en bellas y bien logradas metáforas:
"Existe por mi captura de recompensa,
Los besos que por mis culpas debo pagar,
Al despertar, al despertar
En los tiernos brazos que me habrán de encarcelar..."
A pesar de provenir de un contexto de campo donde el machismo estaba aún más arraigado siempre idealizó y elevó a la mujer como musa y principal motor de su vida. Poseía como pocos una sensibilidad genuina y una aguda inteligencia. Como él lo declaró alguna vez el saberse poco agraciado físicamente hizo transformar su "fealdad" en materia prima para encender la llama que le haría alcanzar el corazón de la mujer. Se vio obligado a buscar en el interior aquellos atributos que lo hicieran merecedor del amor de una bella mujer.
Algún día la memoria musical de nuestro pueblo lo pondrá en el lugar que merece José Manuel Figueroa Figueroa o mas bien el gran "Joan Sebastián".
Música Romántica
No importa quién seas: Si lees esto, te quiero mucho, eres un ser Súper valioso, hermoso y eres capaz de hacer todo lo que te Propongas
Cheo Mandujano
Gracias igua para usted
leon alberthano comandier fuentes
ME GUSTA ESTA CANCION, PESE A QUE NACI EN EL 91 Y NO SE CUANTOS AÑOS ATRAS SE LANZO, AUN SIGUE SONANDO. LOS GRANDES EXITOS NUNCA PASARAN DE MODA, SON CLASICOS QUE NO SE OLVIDAN Y SE TRANSMITEN.
Erika Villafranka
Me encanta esta canción la canto a todo volumen 😃
Julio César Franco Restrepo
De los más talentosos, cantante y compositor , baladista mexicano!!!!
Lorena Silva
Nunca más se volverán a escribir y a interpretar canciones tan lindas como las de aquella época mágica, gracias por no dejar que se pierdan en el olvido.
Jorge C
Con esta canción participó en el festival OTI. me acuerdo que ganó el premio al mejor arreglo musical y creo que estuvo entre las diez finalistas. No recuerdo el año preciso.
Luna Llena
Los idolos siempre viviran en el corazon de quienes dejaron una emocion inmensa a lo largo del tiempo...Joan Sebastian QEPD Hasta siempre
Leo Dominguez
Eso sin duda amiga
Euler Bernoulli
Luna Llena por siempre y para siempre vivirá...