Jumbo (1): In the early 90's, before the creation of Jumbo, Castillo, Charly, Eddie, Chuy Guerra, Javier Othón and René Garza formed a band called Blueswagen which played mainly covers of bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Pink Floyd, R.E.M., U2, The Police, Lenny Kravitz, Stone Temple Pilots and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. They started gaining more fans and an increasing popularity, which led to playing bars and clubs and recording many demos. BMG obtained one of the demos and started looking for them. Later the band signed with them.
In 1996, Flip joined the band and in 1997 Bugs, Eddie's brother, returned from Quintana Roo, Mexico and also joined the band. They changed the band's name to "Jumbo", after an Asian baby boy named Jumbo Jin Li who weighed at the time approximately 50 kg.
In 1997 and 1998, they recorded their first album, Restaurant, which included the singles "Monotransistor", "Siento que...", "Aquí" and "Fotografía", songs which were well received by the public.
It was 2001 and Jumbo came back with 'D.D. y ponle play' their second recording. The first sigle was 'Rockstar'. Also, a song of this album appeared on one tv commercial, the song was 'Motocicleta'.
2003 marked the band's last studio release titled Teleparque spawning the hits "En Repeticion" and "Bajo Control."
In May 2005, brothers Eddie and Bugs Wako left the band. Bugs moved with his wife to Los Angeles, while Eduardo left the band so he could pursue different musical projects. Earlier in the year, Jumbo also released a greatest hits cd/dvd package that included two new songs ("Caminando Hacia Atras" and "Hasta Que El Sol Se Apague") along with their entire music video history.
Jumbo (2) formed in Milan at the end of 1969 around singer-songwriter Alvaro Fella (whose nickname "Jumbo" gave the band their name). Their debut self-titled album was recorded in 1971 and released in 1972, the same year as the second, the highly regarded DNA. Their third and final studio album, Vietato ai minori di 18 anni?, came out in 1973. After a long period of sporadic activity, the band reformed for a concert appearance in 1989 (recorded as Live in Paris). Fella's gravelly voice and the unusual combination of acoustic and electric instruments gave Jumbo a sound unlike any other progressive band of the time.
Jumbo (3): Released debut album "C.B. Mamas" in 1999 on indie label Bright Orange Biscuit, and self titled follow up on Cargo in 2001
Camara Lenta
Jumbo Lyrics
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Suena simple pero no hay poder
Escucho una voz
En mi mente y solo dice aha, oyeah, aha, oyeah
Quiero estar en un sueño... aha.
Porque me voy a estrellar (estrellar)
Porque me voy a estrellar (estrellar)
Estira del cordon
Nubes corren sin parar
Tengo miedo y puedo sonreir ahaoyeahaha
Quiero estar en un sueño... aha.
Porque me voy a estrellar
Porque me voy a estrellar
Vamos a 10, vamos a 20, vamos a 30en camara lenta 50,
60, a 100110un millonaha, oyeah
Quiero estar en un sueño aha, oyeah
The lyrics of Jumbo's song "Cámara Lenta" seem to convey a feeling of losing control and being at the mercy of uncontrollable forces. The first line of the song "Suelta el acelerador" (Release the accelerator) signifies a point where the writer wants to let go of control and allow things to happen naturally. However, the second line "Suena simple pero no hay poder" (It sounds simple but there's no power) highlights the inability to stop or control events that are unfolding.
The refrain "Porque me voy a estrellar" (Because I'm going to crash) serves as a reminder that the consequences of losing control can be dire. The line "Nubes corren sin parar" (Clouds running non-stop) symbolizes the relentless nature of time and change, further highlighting the inevitability of the outcome. The writer's fear is palpable but also juxtaposed with a certain level of acceptance and even a hint of gratitude as the line "Tengo miedo y puedo sonreir" (I have fear but I can smile) suggests.
The writer seems to be yearning for a dreamlike state where everything is slow and controlled, represented in the line "Quiero estar en un sueño... aha" (I want to be in a dream). However, the final lines of the song "Vamos a 10, vamos a 20, vamos a 30... en cámara lenta" (Let's go to 10, to 20, to 30... in slow motion) suggests the acceptance of the situation and a willingness to ride it out, even if it means crashing. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of helplessness, fear, and acceptance of a situation that is beyond one's control.
Line by Line Meaning
Suelta el acelerador
Release the accelerator
Suena simple pero no hay poder
It sounds simple but there is no power
Escucho una voz
I hear a voice
En mi mente y solo dice aha, oyeah, aha, oyeah
It says only 'aha, oyeah, aha, oyeah' in my mind
Quiero estar en un sueño... aha.
I want to be in a dream... 'aha.'
Porque me voy a estrellar (estrellar)
Because I am going to crash (crash)
Estira del cordon
Pull the cord
Suena simple pero no hay poder
It sounds simple but there is no power
Nubes corren sin parar
Clouds run endlessly
Tengo miedo y puedo sonreir ahaoyeahaha
I am scared but I can smile 'ahaoyeahaha'
Quiero estar en un sueño... aha.
I want to be in a dream... 'aha.'
Porque me voy a estrellar
Because I am going to crash
Vamos a 10, vamos a 20, vamos a 30en camara lenta 50, 60, a 100110un millonaha, oyeah
We go 10, 20, 30 in slow motion, 50, 60, 100, 110, a million 'aha, oyeah'
Quiero estar en un sueño aha, oyeah
I want to be in a dream 'aha, oyeah'
Writer(s): Castillo Alejandro Clemente, Castro Carlos Alfredo, Gonzalez Pelaez Eduardo David, Gonzalez Pelaez Enrique Demian, Tamez Jorge
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.