They belong to a generation who has lived through the ascent of the mestizaje in the international panorama and have grown up with the return of the Catalan rumba to the musical youth panorama. The members of the group have been greatly influenced by the environment of Barcelona's Gothic neighborhood, which, even being born in Montcada i Reixac, they represent many styles. They mix Spanish, Catalan and Galician in their songs and in some cases, dare with other languages such as English or French.
La Pegatina is a group with a vocation of playing live. They embody a non-pretentious style, focused directly on the public. A fundamentally urban group, some of their best performances have been in squares, streets, suburban trains or buses, calling attention on people and making them dance and sing.
What do they play? Urban Rumba! Thats the kind of rumba that makes you move and ask for more, until you are too tired to walk... They are show-addicts, who play simple but direct music and words which are repeated and shouted by most of the public that see them. Days after seeing them live, you can discover yourself singing some of their rumbitas...
Their songs contain protest messages in defense of human rights, respect and against injustice, war and lies, using normally nearby examples to illustrate these universal values.
Their first CD " Al Carrer! " appeared in early 2007, after an intense autumn working in LLobregat's Sukhà de Hospitalet, where they combined the CD recording in the studio with last years performances. " Al Carrer! " consists of 13 songs played in "La Pegatina" pure style, including a genuine bonus track. The CD is full of important collaborations: Gambeat (Radio Bemba's bass) lends a hand for the entire CD, Leo and Kachafaz (Che Sudaka's members) contribute for "No a la guerra", Alguer (Txarangö) on "Penjat", Emma Calafell gives her voice for "Petrolero", and Manu Chao plays the guitar on "O Camareiro" (this song appeared on the "A Per Loca" compilation, but they rearranged it).
In conclusion, "La pegatina" means party, happiness, dancing and fun!
Y si voy
La Pegatina Lyrics
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De nadie es la culpa si yo soy adicto a mandar
De nadie es la culpa si yo vivo de ambiciones
De nadie es la culpa si yo no sé decir que no
Non quero mentiras, eu quero verdades
Non quero política nas festas populares
De nadie es la culpa si yo pierdo el control
De nadie es la culpa si yo en las nubes pongo ladrillos
De nadie es la culpa si yo vivo como un campeón
Non quero mentiras, eu quero verdades
Non quero política nas festas populares
Me asusta pero me gusta ser más que tú
Ya sabes si te subes, tururú
Me asusta pero me gusta tener que obligarte
A soñar en las cosas que no voy a darte, que no, que no voy a darte
The song "Y si voy" by La Pegatina talks about personal responsibility and the consequences that come with making choices. The lyrics explain that nobody else is to blame if the singer loses their head or is addicted to giving orders. Additionally, the song mentions that having ambitions and not knowing how to say no are also actions that cannot be blamed on anyone else. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Non quero mentiras, eu quero verdades" ("I don't want lies, I want truths") and "Non quero política nas festas populares" ("I don't want politics at popular parties") which indicates a desire for honesty and simplicity.
The next verse again reinforces the idea of personal responsibility, stating that it is nobody else's fault if the singer fills their pockets or loses control. Even if they build castles in the clouds or live like champions, they are responsible for their own actions. The chorus repeats, enforcing the idea that the singer is looking for sincerity and authenticity in their life.
The final verse is more confrontational, contrasting the singer's fear with their enjoyment of being better than others. They also acknowledge the need to push others to dream about things they cannot have. This verse highlights the complexity of being a person with ambition and the difficulties that come with wanting more in life.
Line by Line Meaning
De nadie es la culpa si yo pierdo la cabeza
It's not someone else's fault if I lose control.
De nadie es la culpa si yo soy adicto a mandar
It's not someone else's fault if I am addicted to being in charge.
De nadie es la culpa si yo vivo de ambiciones
It's not someone else's fault if I live for my ambitions.
De nadie es la culpa si yo no sé decir que no
It's not someone else's fault if I can't say no.
Non quero mentiras, eu quero verdades
I don't want lies, I want truth.
Non quero política nas festas populares
I don't want politics at popular parties.
De nadie es la culpa si yo me lleno los bolsillos
It's not someone else's fault if I fill my pockets.
De nadie es la culpa si yo pierdo el control
It's not someone else's fault if I lose control.
De nadie es la culpa si yo en las nubes pongo ladrillos
It's not someone else's fault if I build castles in the air.
De nadie es la culpa si yo vivo como un campeón
It's not someone else's fault if I live like a champion.
Me asusta pero me gusta ser más que tú
It scares me but I like being better than you.
Ya sabes si te subes tururú
You already know that if you come up, you're done.
Me asusta pero me gusta tener que obligarte
It scares me but I like having to force you.
A soñar en las cosas que no voy a darte, que no, que no voy a darte
To dream about things I'm never going to give you, no, I'm not going to give them to you.
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AngelVazquez-zu6ex
La musica no tiene idioma, el cerebro funciona por notas, lo notas nota... La pegatina es musica no idioma, son de donde son y son TOGUENOS perdonar la groseria, pero disfrutar de ellos y si podeis de su expectaculo en vivo, no defraudan si acaso, tendras agujetas despues de su concierto.
@Mariana22091
Esto tiene un sonido muy colombiano y con la bandera e la esquina y todo
@maiteigea
muy bien dicho!!
@d3niss3___27
son de montcada i reixaaac! pero cantant en muchos idiomas!
@algaeleazar
@marinapardoperez ¿no están cantando en español?
@danius927
si eso soy, claro
@pacotelojuro
que bandera???
@Mariana22091
Jajaja calma niña no estoy diciendo que no sea catalán
@danius927
@algaeleazar pues si.. ah lxs catalanxs, ven catalan por todos lados.. sabes que winston churchill era catalan?
@dan4121991
la pegatina son valencianos¡¡¡¡¡ y cantan en castellano euskera catalan valenciano gallego etc etc etc etc