Navidad
José Luis Perales (born January 28, 1945 in Castejón-Cuenca, Spain) is a ta… Read Full Bio ↴José Luis Perales (born January 28, 1945 in Castejón-Cuenca, Spain) is a talented singer and composer who has presented part of his extensive work in Carnegie Hall, New York. Since tender age, he showed his pasion for music, and at age 6, he learned how to play the lute. At 16, Perales studied to be an Electrical Engineer at the Universidad Laboral of Sevilla as scholarship student. He joined the university tuna and learned how to play the guitar. And it was then when he knew that music was going to be a big part of his life. After university, Perales went to Madrid where he finished his studies and continued with his music. His first opportunity was as a composer because he did not like to sing and did not want problems with his girlfriend, Manuela. Encouraged by her mother, Mariana, Perales sang in his hometown and some local festivals. However, it is not until he met Rafael Trabucchelli (main Spanish music producer of the time) in 1970 that his career changed totally. Trabucchelli tried to convince Perales to sing but did not succeed. Perales composed "Porque Te Vas" ("Because You're Leaving") performed by Jeanette, which sold 4 million copies worldwide in 1972, and this is how Trabucchelli finally persuaded him to sing. Perales humbly admitted that it was luck what allowed him to succeed. As a home-loving family man, he had trouble adaping himself to his new life and leaving his current job to dedicate himself to his new career. Despite of his success, Perales is still a humble family man who still lives in Castejon with his now wife, Manuela, which whom he has a son and a daughter, Pablo and Maria. Perales has recorded 27 record productions with more than 50 million copies sold worldwide. His compositions have been recorded by singers such as Raphael, Rocio Jurado, Jeanette, Miguel Bose, Isabel Pantoja, Julio Iglesias, Paloma San Basilio, Mocedades, and La Oreja de Van Gogh among others. His concert tours have included countries such as Uruguay, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Puerto Rico, the USA, Brazil, Italy, France, Portugal. He just recently had a concert in the famous Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles and will be moving eastward across the USA on his tour. He does not come to America very often but when he does, the seats are full. He has also created a wonderful song called "Que canten los niños"

Navidad
José Luis Perales Lyrics


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Mientras haya en la Tierra un niño feliz
Mientras haya una hoguera para compartir
Mientras haya unas manos que trabajen en paz
Mientras brille una estrella, habrá Navidad

Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar

Mientras haya unos labios que hablen de amor
Mientras haya unas manos cuidando una flor
Mientras haya un futuro hacia dónde mirar
Mientras haya ternura, habrá Navidad

Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar

Mientras haya un vencido dispuesto a olvidar
Mientras haya un caído a quien levantar
Mientras pare una guerra y se duerma un cañón
Mientras cure un herido, habrá Navidad

Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar

Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar




Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of José Luis Perales's song Navidad talk about the true meaning of Christmas, which is not just about the celebration or the gifts, but the presence of love, kindness, and compassion. The song acknowledges that as long as happiness exists in children, the warmth of a shared bonfire, people work together with peace, a guiding star shines above, and love is spoken through our lips, then there will always be Christmas. Similarly, as long as people tend to flowers, look towards the future, and have tenderness in their hearts, then the magic of Christmas remains with us.


Moreover, Perales highlights the importance of forgiveness and helping those who are in need. Even in times of war, there is hope for peace and the possibility to heal those who are wounded. The song inspires us to be hopeful and optimistic about the future, to let go of grudges and resentment, and to aid those who have fallen. This is the essence of Christmas, where the spirit of giving is shown through the small acts of kindness that we do for others.


In summary, José Luis Perales's Navidad is a beautiful reminder that Christmas is not just a holiday, but a state of being. Joy, love, and compassion are what makes this season magical, and it would remain so as long as we hold onto these values.


Line by Line Meaning

Mientras haya en la Tierra un niño feliz
As long as there is a happy child on earth


Mientras haya una hoguera para compartir
As long as there is a bonfire to share


Mientras haya unas manos que trabajen en paz
As long as there are hands that work in peace


Mientras brille una estrella, habrá Navidad
As long as a star shines, there will be Christmas


Mientras haya unos labios que hablen de amor
As long as there are lips that speak of love


Mientras haya unas manos cuidando una flor
As long as there are hands taking care of a flower


Mientras haya un futuro hacia dónde mirar
As long as there is a future to look forward to


Mientras haya ternura, habrá Navidad
As long as there is tenderness, there will be Christmas


Mientras haya un vencido dispuesto a olvidar
As long as there is a defeated person willing to forget


Mientras haya un caído a quien levantar
As long as there is a fallen person to lift up


Mientras pare una guerra y se duerma un cañón
As long as a war stops and a cannon sleeps


Mientras cure un herido, habrá Navidad
As long as there is someone healing the wounded, there will be Christmas


Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Christmas, Christmas, in the snow and the sand


Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Christmas, Christmas, on the land and the sea


Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Christmas, Christmas, in the snow and the sand


Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Christmas, Christmas, on the land and the sea


Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Christmas, Christmas, in the snow and the sand


Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Christmas, Christmas, on the land and the sea




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Written by: Jose Luis Perales

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@armandoalabazarez

... ven soldado vuelve ya, para curar tus heridas, para brindarte la paz...

Para mí es una de las frases más emblemáticas de esta poesía hecha canción en la melodiosa voz de José Luis Perales.

Guerra... cuanto dolor, cuanta tristeza, cuanto odio del hermano contra el hermano.
Cuanta muerte inútil por la ambición y cerrazón de unos cuantos ambiciosos vulgares.
Mi utopía es que algún día el soldado arroje su arma y abrace al que le dijeron que era su enemigo....
Algún día...!!!

Salgamos de las sombras esta noche con la llegada del Hijo del Hombre.
Feliz Navidad a tod@s y que Dios les sostenga amorosamente en la palma de su mano hasta el fin del tiempo



All comments from YouTube:

@carlosantoniogonzalezzarag707

Hermosa canción de mi hermano José Luis Perales (siempre les dije a mis hijos que él es su tío) me encantan las hermosas letras de sus canciones. Feliz navidad para ustedes y que Dios los bendiga hoy y siempre, feliz 2024

@beatrizalvarado2890

JOSE LUIS PERALES 1967- 2023 DESCANSE EN PAZ .

@raulflores942

No ha muerto

@joelelparrandero9225

José Luis perales esta más vivo que nunca

@maxjj3148

Soy el único loco escuchando esta poesía hecha canción, hoy 11/04/2023 a las 23:06 pm. Recordando si el altísimo me permite regresar a mi pueblo y ya no veré más a dos de los míos y otros muchos que se han ido a mejor vida?

@leticiasanchezartica4771

Ahora en este momento miro todo a mi alrededor y doy gracias a Dios por estar viva ,en mi humilde hogar , pensando en él , como será, y le digo ayudanos a todos nosotros a ser buenas personas , que gane el bien ante el mal . Esta epoca es triste parte de mi familia viajo sl extranjero aqui en mi Perú las cosas se estan poniendo bien feas pero entro a mi casita doy gracias a Dios por mi familia que tengo , Dios cuida mucho el mundo , perdona todos nuestros pecados 😢 PAZ SEÑOR 🙏 CUIDA A LOS CALLEJERITOS, siempre pongo aguita limpia en la puerta de la casa y pronto tb comidita para ellos , lo merecen todo

@fernandosomoza6115

Un día el Perú será libre como lo es mi patria el salvador Dios te bendiga

@DavidVasquez-vh4el

Un bello recuerdo de mi madrecita buena y un saludo para los Países que necesitan un presidente como Bukele así sea

@griseldadelpradosanchez8893

Gracias x pensar en los callejeros" EL ETERNO LE BENDIGA

@Musica.Navidena.2024

A la persona que lea esto, que Dios lo cuide, lo ilumine y que Dios lo bendiga a usted y a su familia por la vida y la eternidad 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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