Its founders were Sebastián Teysera (lead vocals, frontman and main songwriter), Nicolás Lieutier (bass guitar) and Santiago Butler (guitar) - all three are still part of the band today. The band's first appearance as La Vela Puerca was in a montevidean street party in December 24, 1995. By then, several new members had already joined in. In 1996, frontman Sebastián Teysera presented a demo tape to a band contest. The rest of the band did not become aware of this until they found out they were one of the twenty finalists. A month later, they recieved a phone call saying they had won, and with this they were given 80 hours of free recording session which would be vital for their debut album.
La Vela Puerca released four albums: Deskarado (1998)(1999 released in Europe as "La Vela Puerca"), De Bichos Y Flores (2001), A Contraluz (2004)and El Impulso (2007).
In Germany they're well-known since they've played with Die Ärzte in Germany and Uruguay. In 2006 they're touring again in Europe.
El Huracán
La Vela Puerca Lyrics
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Hoy en día soy el huracán
Voy levantando las hojas
Voy zarpado por todo el lugar
Hoy la fuerza me sonríe
Hoy la vida me quiere ayudar
Me levanto aunque me tiren
Ahora saco lo que pasa y quién está
Viene gente me atiende y que se va
Sólo así me arrancaré de la ilusión
De querer y no saber cómo volar
Tengo un rayo atravesado
Voy abierto así de par en par
Un ladrillo camuflado
Si bostezo vuelvo a procurar
Esta noche salvo al mundo
Meto charla y no puedo fallar
El bajón se presta inmundo
Tomo un trago y después otro más
Ella insiste y ya no me puedo negar
Viene gente que me cobra y que se va
Algún día me hablará mi corazón
Y con un palo y una flor me va a calmar
Sólo se arrima para ver
Si ya te puede conquistar
Sólo se acerca para ser
La que no puedas escapar
Tengo un rayo atravesado
Voy abierto así, de par en par
Un ladrillo camuflado
Si bostezo vuelvo a procurar
Esta noche salvo al mundo
Meto charla y no puedo fallar
El bajón se presta inmundo
Tomo un trago y después otro más
Ella insiste y ya no me puedo negar
Viene gente que me cobra y que se va
Algún día me hablará mi corazón
Y con un palo y una flor me va a calmar
Sólo se arrima para ver
Si ya te puede conquistar
Sólo se acerca para ser
La que no puedas escapar
The song "El Huracán" by La Vela Puerca is a powerful expression of self-discovery and growth. The lyrics describe the singer's transformation from feeling helpless to becoming powerful, akin to a hurricane. They no longer fear the obstacles in their path, instead, they are able to face them with newfound strength. The line "Me levanto aunque me tiren" (I get up even if they knock me down) demonstrates this resilience.
The singer's journey of self-discovery is accompanied by a desire to stop living in an illusion of wanting to fly but not knowing how. They reach a point of no longer wanting to remain in that space, wanting to break free from it, and face reality head-on. The line "Sólo así me arrancaré de la ilusión/De querer y no saber cómo volar" (Only in this way will I break free from the illusion/Of wanting to fly but not knowing how) highlights this desire for change and growth.
The lyrics also reference potential obstacles, like someone trying to conquer or control the singer ("Sólo se arrima para ver/Si ya te puede conquistar" - They only come close to see/If they can conquer you). However, the singer is determined to overcome these obstacles and become more powerful.
Overall, "El Huracán" is a song about personal growth, resilience, and strength. It encourages the listener to face their fears, pursue their dreams, and take control of their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoy la lluvia no me moja
Today, I am not affected by the external factors that used to discourage me
Hoy en día soy el huracán
Today, I am strong and capable of everything
Voy levantando las hojas
I am making an impact and causing changes everywhere I go
Voy zarpado por todo el lugar
I am exploring and experiencing everything to the fullest
Hoy la fuerza me sonríe
Today, the universe is aligning with me and granting me strength
Hoy la vida me quiere ayudar
Today, life is on my side and supporting me
Me levanto aunque me tiren
I am resilient and can handle any obstacles thrown my way
No me duele, no me ves llorar
I am strong enough to hide my emotions and keep going despite any pain or sadness
Ahora saco lo que pasa y quién está
I am aware of my surroundings and can identify who is present in my life
Viene gente me atiende y que se va
People come and go in my life, sometimes helping and sometimes not
Sólo así me arrancaré de la ilusión
Only by acknowledging the truth, can I free myself from illusions and false hopes
De querer y no saber cómo volar
Despite my desire to soar, I may not know how to do it quite yet
Tengo un rayo atravesado
I am electrifying and full of potential
Voy abierto así de par en par
I am open and transparent, nothing to hide
Un ladrillo camuflado
I have hidden burdens or challenges that are not easily seen
Si bostezo vuelvo a procurar
If I let my guard down, I must quickly regain my focus and determination
Esta noche salvo al mundo
Tonight, I am on a mission to save the world
Meto charla y no puedo fallar
I engage in conversation and am confident in my abilities
El bajón se presta inmundo
Depression or low energy can be a heavy burden
Tomo un trago y después otro más
I may turn to alcohol to ease my pain or shed my inhibitions
Ella insiste y ya no me puedo negar
She persists in trying to win me over and I cannot resist her any longer
Algún día me hablará mi corazón
Eventually, my heart will reveal its true desires to me
Y con un palo y una flor me va a calmar
With simple gestures or acts of kindness, my heart will be soothed
Sólo se arrima para ver
She only approaches to observe me
Si ya te puede conquistar
She hopes to win me over and make me hers
Sólo se acerca para ser
She only comes close to become something to me
La que no puedas escapar
The one person I cannot escape from
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sebastian Teysera
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