They released many popular albums that have crossed over to gain mainstream success outside the flamenco area. Their music can best be described as a mix between flamenco and mainstream pop. The band broke up in 2004 with the release of their final album 20 pa' Ketama after a twenty year career.
Their final lineup was Antonio Carmona (Vocals) José Miguel Carmona, Juan Carmona.
Ahora Que Te Tengo
Ketama Lyrics
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Donde la luna se junte con el sol
Donde los hombres se digan palabras de amor
Quiero sentirme como el pájaro que se lanza a volar
Y usa los colores del arco iris en libertad
Como el trueno, ¡Ay, qué rompe a donde quiere!
Cómo el río sigue su cauce y ... en la mar
No te vayas, quédate
Solo ahora que te tengo desnuda, te respeto
Porque he llegado a comprender, ¡ay!, que el amor de un caballo que galopa, que galopa sobre
No te vayas, quédate
No te asustes de mi querer
Y el agua de mi noria, pa' ti, ay, será
¡Ay, limpia y clara!
(End)
The song "Ahora Que Te Tengo" by Ketama talks about the desire for happiness and love in the world. The singer yearns for a world where the moon and sun come together, where people speak words of love to one another, and where they can feel as free as a bird using the colors of the rainbow to fly. He compares his love to the thunder that breaks wherever it wants or the river that flows into the sea. The lyrics show a sense of longing for the world to be a better place, where there is more love, freedom, and happiness.
The song's chorus actively implores the subject of the singer's affection to stay with them and not be afraid of the singer's love. The lyrics reveal a deep understanding of the power of love and how it can transform and change individuals. Finally, the song ends with a declaration that the water from the singer's well will be clean and clear for their loved one only, echoing the sentiment of the desire to care and provide for their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo quisiera ser un mundo de felicidad, compa
I wish to be a source of happiness for everyone, my friend
Donde la luna se junte con el sol
A world where the impossible becomes possible, where the moon and sun can merge
Donde los hombres se digan palabras de amor
A world where people can freely express their love through words and actions
Quiero sentirme como el pájaro que se lanza a volar
I want to feel the exhilaration of freedom, like a bird soaring in the sky
Y usa los colores del arco iris en libertad
And to express myself freely and boldly, using the colors of the rainbow
Como el trueno, ¡Ay, qué rompe a donde quiere!
Like the power of thunder, breaking barriers and limitations
Cómo el río sigue su cauce y ... en la mar
Like a river flowing to the sea, following its natural course
No te vayas, quédate
Don't leave, stay with me
No te asustes de mi querer
Don't be afraid of my love
Solo ahora que te tengo desnuda, te respeto
Now that I have you, I treat you with utmost respect and care
Porque he llegado a comprender, ¡ay!, que el amor de un caballo que galopa, que galopa sobre
Because I have come to understand that the love I have for you is like a galloping horse, powerful and unstoppable
Y el agua de mi noria, pa' ti, ay, será
And the water from my well, will be yours, pure and clean
¡Ay, limpia y clara!
Pure and clear!
Writer(s): Ketama
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
La Tienda de Fotos Julia
Auténtico sonido Ketama
Christian Salinas
Oleeeeé..!!!
escudero moreno
ketama siempre
Jose Cano fernandez
Que vergüenza que tenga mas visitas David de noveldas que ketama en su plenitud así ha españa así van los gitanicos y sobre todo el flamenco
Sergio Gallardo gonzalez
Valla
Juan Carlos Gallego
Sorderita??? Eres tú?