Education
After studying philosophy and literature for a year at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Guerra switched to the Conservatorio Nacional de Música. Guerra was a great admirer, at this time, of the Beatles music.
After finishing his studies at the Santo Domingo conservatory, Guerra went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston to study composition and arranging in 1979.
Career
After his return to the Dominican Republic, he released his first album, Soplando (1984) with a group of local musicians which subsequently became known as Juan Luis Guerra y 440. Note that the band's name in Spanish is officially publicized as Cuatro Cuarenta (Four Forty), a shortening of the normally strict reading of number four hundred and forty. The 440 part of the band's name refers to the standard tuning "A=440." Reportedly the name for the band came from a practice session where Juan Luis's brother suggested the name, because the name would reflect how "in-tune and precise they were."
Two albums followed, Mudanza y Acarreo and Mientras más lo pienso ... tú. The band garnered some fame in their country.
Their next album, in 1989, brought them international fame. Ojalá que Llueva Cafe (If only it would rain coffee), a slow melodic number with superfast background tracks, became a number one hit in many Latin American countries, with the hit song of the same name. Subsequently, a video of the hit song was filmed and Juan Luis Guerra and his 440 band began touring. (The song's fame was revived in 1996 with a cover by Café Tacuba). In 1990, they released their next album, Bachata Rosa, which also became a major hit and earned him his first Grammy award. The album, having sold more than 5 million copies at that time, allowed Guerra to keep touring Latin America, USA and Europe. This album contains memorable love songs such as "Burbujas de amor" (Bubbles of Love), the self-hit "Bachaata Rosa", "Rosalia", "Como Abeja al Panal" ("Like a Bee to the Beehive"), "A Pedir Su Mano" ("To Ask For Your Hand"), "Carta De Amor", and "Estrellitas y Duendes" ("Little stars and elves").
Guerra became a controversial figure in the Dominican Republic after he released his next album, Areito. "Areito" (1992), featured the hit single "El costo de la vida," ("The Cost of Living/Cost of Life") but the video version was banned in several countries.
He protested against the poor conditions in many Latin American countries, the celebration of the discovery of the Americas "(1492)", and the double standard policies of first world nations. ('Areito' is a Taino word for song and dance).
That situation might have had something to do with his next album, Fogaraté (1995), where he stayed away from recording any protest songs.
One of his most recent albums, Ni es lo Mismo ni es Igual (It's not the Same nor is it Equal) (1998), garnered much critical acclaim. It won three Latin Grammys in 2000. It's hits include "Mi PC" (My PC), "Quisiera" (I Would Like To), and "El Niagara En Bicicleta".
In 2004, Guerra released his first new album in six years. Entitled "Para Ti" (For you), the album's songs are mostly religious in nature, reflecting Guerra's conversion to Evangelical Christianity. With this album the singer won two awards at the 2005 Billboards in the categories of Gospel-Pop and Tropical-Merengue, for the hit single Las Avispas, being this the first time ever that the same song wins these two categories at the same time. Other hits included "Para Ti" and "Soldado" (Soldier). In the same time, Guerra was honored with the Latino Special Award for the Music Academy of Spain for his contributions to the music of his country and the Caribbean in the last 20 years.
Guerra is the uncle-in-law of Miss Universe 2003, Amelia Vega. In January 2006, Juan Luis performed at Berklee's 60th anniversary along with other artist such as Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, Michel Camilo and Chiara Chivello.
In 2006, he recorded with famous artists Diego Torres in "Abriendo Caminos" and with Maná in "Bendita luz". He has also opened the concert of The Rolling Stones in Puerto Rico and was invited by Sting to sing with him in a concert at Altos de Chavón, La Romana in Domincan Republic. At the Premio Lo Nuestro awards in 2007, he was given the honorary lifetime achievement award. He also performed the lead single of his new album, "La Llave De Mi Corazon." 2007.
La llave de mi corazón has been #1 song In Billboard charts for four consecutive weeks, #1 selling album in Colombia and it keeps climbing the charts in other countries.
He has recorded in English, the song "July 14th" in Fogaraté(1995), and more recently "Medicine for my soul" and" Something good" with Italian singer Chiara Chivello. Some of his songs are both in English and Spanish such as "Woman Del Callao" and "Guavaberry".
Discography
* Soplando — 1983
* Mudanza y Acarreo — 1984–1985
* Mientras más lo pienso tú — 1986
* Ojalá que llueva Café — 1988
* Bachata Rosa — 1990
* Areíto — 1992
* Fogarate — 1994
* Grandes Exitos Juan Luis Guerra y 440
* No Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual — 1998
* Para Ti — 2004
* La Llave de mi Corazón — March 19, 2007
Source: Wikipedia®
Something Good
Juan Luis Guerra Lyrics
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I don't know what it is, don't know what is like
But I, I can feel it in my heart tonight
Something good is coming to my life
Something good is coming to my home
It's calling out my name and knocking on my door
And I perfumed my bed with myrrh and cinnamon
Something good is coming to my heart
Something good is coming to my home
But I've been waiting a long time
Dreaming of your love
Much better than wine
I've been waiting so long
I've been searching for your lips
Whispering a kiss
Shinning in your smile
I've been waiting so long
Something good it lighting up my soul
I don't know how it came
I don't know where it goes
But I, I can tell you is much better than gold
Something good it lighting up my soul
Something good it lighting up my soul
But I've been waiting a long time
Dreaming of your love
Much better than wine
I've been waiting so long
I've been searching for your lips
Whispering a kiss
Shinning in your smile
(I've been waiting)
Something good is coming to my life (something)
I don't know what it is, don't know what is like
But I, I can feel it in my heart tonight
I can feel it in my heart tonight
Something good is coming to my life
Something good is coming to my life
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming, right away
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming, right away, right away
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming, right away
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
Something good is coming
The song "Something Good" by Juan Luis Guerra talks about the feeling that something good is about to happen in the singer's life. The first verse highlights the singer's anticipation and excitement for something good that he can feel in his heart but cannot articulate. The second verse expands on this feeling, suggesting that something good is not only coming to the singer's life but also to his home. He has prepared for this moment by perfuming his bed with myrrh and cinnamon, indicating that he is ready and eager to receive whatever is coming his way. The bridge of the song seems to suggest that the singer has been waiting for this good thing for a long time, dreaming of love that is much better than wine. The last stanza of the song reiterates the central theme, that something good is coming, and it is imminent.
The song's lyrics are straightforward, and the meaning of the song is quite clear. However, what makes this song special is the way Juan Luis Guerra infuses it with his unique blend of merengue, bachata, reggae, and salsa rhythms. This song was released in 2004 and remains one of Guerra's most popular songs because of its feel-good and upbeat lyrics. Its simple and catchy melody makes it easy to sing along and dance to, and its message of hope and optimism resonates with listeners from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Something good is coming to my life
The singer feels that something favorable is going to happen in their life.
I don't know what it is, don't know what is like
The singer is unsure of what exactly is going to happen and what it will feel like.
But I, I can feel it in my heart tonight
Despite not knowing the details, the singer feels strongly that something good is coming soon.
Something good is coming to my home
The artist believes that a positive change is coming to their living space.
It's calling out my name and knocking on my door
This good thing is making its presence known to the artist and they are aware of it.
And I perfumed my bed with myrrh and cinnamon
The singer prepares for this positive change with symbols of good luck and happiness.
'cause
The use of “'cause” implies that an explanation is about to be given for the singer's previous statement.
Something good is coming to my heart
The artist anticipates that this positive change will be felt emotionally as well as physically.
But I've been waiting a long time
The artist emphasizes that they have been waiting for this good thing for a while.
Dreaming of your love
The artist has been hoping for a romantic relationship.
Much better than wine
The romantic relationship the singer desires will be worth the wait and effort.
I've been waiting so long
The artist reiterates their long wait for this positive change.
I've been searching for your lips
The singer has been longing to kiss their romantic partner.
Whispering a kiss
The singer has been hoping to kiss their romantic partner in a whisper-like, intimate way.
Shinning in your smile
The singer finds joy in the sight of their romantic partner's smile.
Something good it lighting up my soul
The artist feels illuminated in their soul by this positive change.
I don't know how it came
The artist is not sure how this positive change came to be.
I don't know where it goes
The singer does not know what the full extent of this positive change will be.
But I, I can tell you is much better than gold
Despite not knowing all the details, the singer knows that this positive change is worth more than any precious metal or wealth.
Something good it lighting up my soul
The artist once again expresses their deep joy from this positive change.
But I've been waiting a long time
The artist repeats that this positive change has been a long time coming.
I can feel it in my heart tonight
The artist once again emphasizes that they feel this positive change with great intensity.
Something good is coming to my life
The singer reinforces their belief that something good is about to happen in their life.
Something good is coming
The artist becomes increasingly excited about this positive change.
Something good is coming, right away
The singer now feels that this positive change is imminent and will happen very soon.
Something good is coming
The singer repeats their excitement once again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUAN LUIS GUERRA
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ZAIRA CORTES
on A pedir su mano
Me gustaría que vinieras a pedirle mi Mano a mis Pastores Hely y Martha Gómez
ZAIRA CORTES
on A pedir su mano
....Que Chévere......Vendrás a Pedir Mi Mano....Cariño.....muuuuaaaaa
ZAIRA CORTES
on Ojalá que llueva café
Me encanta esta CANCIÓN; me hace acordar cuando bailabamos con mi primo HERNANDO ALEXIS; en las Reuniones Familiares
ZAIRA CORTES
on Burbujas de amor
Me encanta esta Canción; cuando estaba enamorada del AMOR