The band consists of guitarist Gloria Estrada, accordionist and requintero Jose Carlos, bassist Alex Bendana, percussionist Miguel Ramirez, drummer Hugo Vargas and lead vocalist Marisoul, whose captivating voice sings about love, loss and heartbreak. Their influences range from Miles Davis to The Beatles, Zeppelin to Janis Joplin and Mercedes Sosa to Ramon Ayala. Ther common love of music and openness to all genres led them to the concept of La Santa Cecilia in 2007 – named after the patron saint of musicians.
La Santa Cecilia’s self-titled EP was recorded at Lo-Fi Studios in San Bernardino and the legendary Westlake Recording Studios in Hollywood. Their song “Chicle” was featured on the Emmy award-winning series Weeds, the independent feature Dish, and the documentary Re-Encounters about Oaxacan artist Alejandro Santiago. Their musician also be heard on KPFK's radio programs '4 O'clock Tuesday' with Gustavo Arellano and ' Travel Tips For Aztlan' with Mark Torres. The band made an on-camera appearance on HBO's Emmy award-winning hit show Entourage; the episode also featured the songs "Chicle" and "El Farol". The band also held a two- week residence for the L.A. Philharmonic- sponsored children's show Summer Sounds, where they performed their songs and acted so as to educate the community of Los Angeles on their very own cultural treasures.
The band's music has been used in television and movies, such as on the “Weeds” television program and TV series "The Bridge" (1-8).
Tainted Love
La Santa Cecilia Lyrics
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Run away, I've got to
Get away from the pain you drive into the heart of me
The love we share
Seems to go nowhere
And I've lost my light
For I toss and turn, I can't sleep at night
Now I'll run from you
This tainted love you've given
I give you all a boy could give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love
Now I know I've got to
Run away, I've got to
Get away, you don't really want any more from me
To make things right
You need someone to hold you tight
And you think love is to pray
But I'm sorry, I don't pray that way
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I'll run from you
This tainted love you've given
I give you all a boy could give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love
Don't touch me, please
I cannot stand the way you tease
I love you though you hurt me so
Now I'm gonna pack my things and go
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Touch me, baby, tainted love
Touch me, baby, tainted love
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love
Tainted love
The lyrics to La Santa Cecilia's song "Tainted Love" depict a relationship that has become toxic and suffocating. The singer expresses feelings of wanting to escape from the pain inflicted by their partner. The love they once shared seems to have lost its meaning and direction, leaving them restless and sleepless at night. The chorus emphasizes the tainted nature of this love, as the singer realizes they must run away and break free from the destructive cycle.
The second verse reveals that the partner in this relationship is not satisfied and wants more from the singer, but the singer emphasizes their inability to fulfill those expectations. They recognize that what is needed to fix the situation is someone who can provide comfort and support, someone who can love unconditionally. However, they acknowledge that they cannot pray for love in the way their partner desires.
The third verse adds a more definitive tone to the singer's decision to leave. Despite still loving their partner, they cannot tolerate the teasing and hurt any longer. They make the firm choice to pack their belongings and depart from the tainted love that has consumed them.
Overall, "Tainted Love" is a song that captures the struggles and hardships of a relationship that has lost its purity and become detrimental to one's well-being. It explores the complexities of love, the desire to escape, and the ultimate decision to leave behind a toxic connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel I've got to
Occasionally, I experience the need to
Run away, I've got to
Escape, I must
Get away from the pain you drive into the heart of me
Distance myself from the agony you inflict upon my innermost being
The love we share
The affection we possess
Seems to go nowhere
Appears to have no direction
And I've lost my light
And I have relinquished my inner flame
For I toss and turn, I can't sleep at night
Because I desperately twist and turn, unable to find solace in sleep during the night
Once I ran to you (I ran)
In the past, I hurried towards you (I raced)
Now I'll run from you
But now I will flee from you
This tainted love you've given
This corrupted affection you have bestowed upon me
I give you all a boy could give you
I provide you with everything a young man can offer
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Accept my tears, and it is far from the entirety
Tainted love (oh)
Contaminated affection (oh)
Now I know I've got to
Now I understand I must
Run away, I've got to
Escape, I must
Get away, you don't really want any more from me
Withdraw, as you no longer desire anything additional from me
To make things right
To rectify the situation
You need someone to hold you tight
You require someone to embrace you tightly
And you think love is to pray
And you believe that love involves praying
But I'm sorry, I don't pray that way
However, I am sorry, but I do not engage in prayer in the same manner
Don't touch me, please
Please refrain from touching me
I cannot stand the way you tease
I cannot tolerate the manner in which you taunt me
I love you though you hurt me so
Despite the pain you cause, I still have affection for you
Now I'm gonna pack my things and go
Now I am going to gather my belongings and depart
Tainted love (oh)
Contaminated affection (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Contaminated affection (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Contaminated affection (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Contaminated affection (oh)
Touch me, baby, tainted love
Caress me, my dear, afflicted affection
Touch me, baby, tainted love
Caress me, my dear, afflicted affection
Tainted love (oh)
Contaminated affection (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Contaminated affection (oh)
Tainted love
Corrupted affection
Tainted love
Corrupted affection
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Written by: Edward Cobb
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patocamarada
The whole Santa Ceciliazo is the quality of people this world should be filled with! And, they freaking KILL on stage! One of the best concerts I have been to. Thanks for the many smiles.
The First of Many
So talented! Love the musical arrangement, vocals, and video! Keep on creating!
silviac221
Marisoul convierte todo lo que canta en oro.
MariAngeles Perez
adoro esta cancion y esta version esta padrisima!!
Daniel Mejia
me encanto la voz el ensamble, suerte enserio esto esta muy chingon =)
Rocco K
This chica has some pipes on her, she can really sing.
Cloudy Days
La voz es muy hermosa. Me encanta La Santa Cecilia.
Luz Luna
I'm in love with her voice!
Raquel Hurtado
¡Uffff! ¡Pedazo de versión!
chuyverdeLA
Love the original-- big fan of Marc Almond and Soft Cell and love your version too. You have an amazing voice....Saw you with Quetzal at Grand Park-- great show....