His politically-minded solo debut Fijate Bien (Take a good look) (2000) after Ekhymosis disbanded, earned him three Latin Grammys. The follow-up, Un Día Normal (A Normal Day) produced by Gustavo Santaolalla (2002), was a platinum mega-hit in Latin America and dominated that year's Latin Grammys, where he was nominated for and won five awards including Song of the Year and Album of the Year.
In the 2005 Latin Grammys, Juanes won three additional awards to his nine previous Grammy awards. He took the award for Best Rock Song for Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor (I'm Worthless Without Your Love), Best Rock Solo Album for Mi Sangre (My Blood) and Best Music Video for Volverte a Ver (To see you again).
His most recent album, La Vida Es Un Ratico (Life is a little moment), was released in November 2007 and won him 3 awards at the 2008 Latin Grammy awards. Hit singles from this album include Me Enamora (You make me fall in love) and Tres (Three).
La Noche
Juanes Lyrics
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En invierno tu calor yo fui
Tu sombra en verano ardiente sol
Yo mitigué tu sed de amor esa noche
Mi ninfa, di por qué te marchas, yo no te boté jamás
Viviré al recordar, oh
Me trae recuerdos la noche
Besando tu boquita de grana
Bella noche
Que inolvidable es la noche
Que romántica es la noche
Cuando besé tu boca de grana
Bella noche
Otra, otra noche, otra
Qué misteriosa es la noche
Qué fascinante es la noche
Cuando besé tu boca de grana, bella noche
Qué bonita fue esa noche
Me trae recuerdos la noche
Cuando besé tu boca de grana
Bella noche
Otra, otra noche, otra
Recuerdo que te besé
Otra, otra noche, otra
Ay dame otra noche más
Otra, otra noche, otra
Ay quiquiquirikikikiki
Otra, otra noche, otra
The lyrics of Juanes's song "La Noche" are both romantic and nostalgic,as the singer remembers a beautiful night he shared with his lover. The song begins with the singer saying "Candela!", which translates to "flame" or "fire". The song then goes on to describe different seasons of the year, with the singer stating that he was the warmth during winter and the shade during summer for his lover. The night in question allowed the singer to quench his lover's thirst for love, but he still doesn't understand why she left him. The lyrics repeat the phrase "qué bonita fue esa noche" ("how beautiful that night was") as a way of emphasizing the singer's fond memories of the night when he kissed his lover, which was both mysterious and fascinating.
The song is a tribute to love and beautiful memories, as well as a commentary on how fleeting those beautiful moments can be. The lyrics constantly repeat and emphasize the phrase "qué bonita fue esa noche", symbolizing how the singer wants to hold on to the memories of that beautiful night forever. The chorus is particularly catchy and memorable, making use of both repetition and alliteration ("qué bonita fue esa noche, me trae recuerdos la noche, besando tu boquita de grana, bella noche") to create a melodic and rhythmic structure that is easy to remember and sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Candela!
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm, similar to 'Wow!' or 'Awesome!'
En invierno tu calor yo fui
During the winter, I felt your warmth and love
Tu sombra en verano ardiente sol
During the summer, you were my cooling shade from the scorching sun
Yo mitigué tu sed de amor esa noche
That night, I fulfilled your thirst for love
Mi ninfa, di por qué te marchas, yo no te boté jamás
My love, why are you leaving? I did not abandon you
Viviré al recordar, oh
I will live on by remembering that beautiful night
Qué bonita fue esa noche
That night was so beautiful
Me trae recuerdos la noche
That night brings back memories
Besando tu boquita de grana
Kissing your rosy lips
Bella noche
Beautiful night
Que inolvidable es la noche
That night is unforgettable
Que romántica es la noche
That night was so romantic
Cuando besé tu boca de grana
When I kissed your rosy lips
Otra, otra noche, otra
Another night, another one
Qué misteriosa es la noche
That night was so mysterious
Qué fascinante es la noche
That night was so fascinating
Ay dame otra noche más
Oh, give me one more night
Ay quiquiquirikikikiki
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm, similar to 'Yay!'
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alvaro Jose Arroyo Gonzalez
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