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).
Soñador
Juanes Lyrics
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Que porque tiene mucho dinero
O porque tiene mucha belleza
Está bien equivocado
Porque el fuego está en el sol
Y no el agua fría
Piénsalo, piénsalo y dímelo
Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas
Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
Cuando no eres nadie
Y cómo sueñas
Aquel que cree que es dueño de todas las vidas
Que porque tiene un arma en su mano
O porque guarda otra en su espalda
Esta bien equivocado
Que le falta la ambición
Para calmar el ansia
Piénsalo, piénsalo y dímelo
Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas
Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
Cuando no eres nadie
Y cómo sueñas
Sueñas (Ay oye lo que va) y cómo sueñas
Que te digo la verdad (Y cómo Sueñas)
Aquél que cree que tiene el mundo (Y cómo sueñas)
Es un iluso, es un iluso (Sueñas)
Por que en la vida hay cosas del alma (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con dinero (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con bellezas ( y cómo sueñas)
Oye lo que va
Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas
Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
Cuando no eres nadie
Y cómo sueñas
Y cómo sueñas
Ay oye lo que va (Y cómo sueñas)
Que te digo la verdad (Y cómo sueñas)
Aquél que cree que tiene el mundo (Y cómo sueñas)
Es un iluso, es un iluso (Y cómo sueñas)
Por que en la vida hay cosas del alma (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con dinero (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con bellezas (Y cómo sueñas)
Oye lo que va (Y cómo sueñas)
Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas
Juanes's song Soñador reflects on the misguided aspirations of those who believe that material possessions, power, or beauty are the keys to happiness and fulfillment. The song begins by pointing out that those who think they have the world in their hands are mistaken, because true value cannot be bought or owned. The chorus repeats the same question, asking how one can dream of being immortal or eminent when one is just starting out in life or when one is still a nobody. The second verse focuses on the fallacy of believing that one can control other people's lives through force or intimidation, and emphasizes the importance of having ambition that is driven by positive and constructive goals. The last section of the song highlights the importance of recognizing the intangible things that really matter in life, such as soulful connections with other people, spiritual growth, and inner peace.
One of the notable features of Soñador is its musical style, which blends elements of rock, pop, and Latin rhythms to create a sound that is both catchy and meaningful. Another interesting fact about the song is that it was released as the lead single from Juanes's fourth studio album, "La Vida... Es Un Ratico," which went on to win three Latin Grammy Awards and was a commercial success in several countries. Moreover, many critics praised the song for its lyrical depth and social commentary, which resonated with audiences across different cultures and generations. In addition, Soñador has been performed by Juanes in numerous concerts and festivals around the world, and has become a staple of his repertoire. The song has also been covered by several artists in different languages and genres, which attests to its universal appeal.
Other interesting facts about Soñador include the fact that it was co-written by Juanes and renowned Colombian songwriter and producer Gustavo Santaolalla, who is known for his work with artists such as Shakira, Cafe Tacuba, and Jorge Drexler. Additionally, the song's music video, which features Juanes as a dreamy wanderer on a motorcycle, garnered widespread acclaim for its cinematic quality and visual storytelling. Soñador was also included in several compilation albums and soundtracks, such as the official 2008 Olympic Games album "Heroes," and has been used in various TV shows, movies, and commercials. Finally, the song's chords follow a simple but effective progression of D, A, Bm, G, and D, which allows for easy sing-alongs and covers.
Chords: D A Bm G D
Line by Line Meaning
Aquel que cree que tiene el mundo en sus manos
Anyone who thinks they have the world in their hands
Que porque tiene mucho dinero
Just because they have a lot of money
O porque tiene mucha belleza
Or because they are very beautiful
Está bien equivocado
Is seriously mistaken
Porque el fuego está en el sol
Because fire is in the sun
Y no el agua fría
And not in cold water
Piénsalo, piénsalo y dímelo
Think about it, think about it and tell me
Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
How do you dream of being immortal
Cuando apenas naces
When you have just been born
Y cómo sueñas
And how do you dream
Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
How do you dream of being eminent
Cuando no eres nadie
When you are nobody
Aquel que cree que es dueño de todas las vidas
Anyone who thinks they own all the lives
Que porque tiene un arma en su mano
Just because they have a weapon in their hand
O porque guarda otra en su espalda
Or because they hide another on their back
Esta bien equivocado
Is seriously mistaken
Que le falta la ambición
They lack ambition
Para calmar el ansia
To calm their desire
Sueñas (Ay oye lo que va) y cómo sueñas
You dream (Oh listen to what's happening) and how do you dream
Que te digo la verdad (Y cómo Sueñas)
What I'm telling you is the truth (And how do you dream)
Aquél que cree que tiene el mundo (Y cómo sueñas)
Anyone who thinks they have the world (And how do you dream)
Es un iluso, es un iluso (Sueñas)
Is a deluded person, is a deluded person (You dream)
Por que en la vida hay cosas del alma (Y cómo sueñas)
Because in life there are things of the soul (And how do you dream)
Que no se pueden comprar con dinero (Y cómo sueñas)
That cannot be bought with money (And how do you dream)
Que no se pueden comprar con bellezas ( y cómo sueñas)
That cannot be bought with beauty (And how do you dream)
Oye lo que va
Listen to what's happening
Y cómo sueñas
And how do you dream
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JUAN ESTEBAN ARISTIZABAL
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