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.
La Teoria
La Vela Puerca Lyrics
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Bucear en mi psiquis y ver que ahora soy normal.
Luego, por lo bajo, me empiezo a reír,
Su saber confunde aprender con lo que es vivir.
La teoría se vuelve confusión,
y yo siempre, fui siempre lo que fui,
ya sabés, no pierdas tiempo,
Y yo voy a aterrizar
en esta pista sin fin,
carreteando erguido
y orgulloso de existir.
Siempre voy andar de aquí para allá,
pero dejo el ancla donde me gusta estar.
Y la psiquis quiere que vuelva a sufrir,
es que no soporto que ya no la quiera oír.
La certeza se vuelve convicción
y yo sigo siendo lo que fui,
ya sabés, no pierdo tiempo,
yo me quedo aquí.
Y acabé de aterrizar,
en esta pista sin fin,
carreteo erguido,
y orgulloso de existir.
La teoría se vuelve confusión,
y yo siempre, fui siempre lo que fui,
ya sabés, no pierdas tiempo,
ya podés seguir.
Y acabé de aterrizar,
en esta pista sin fin,
carreteando erguido,
y orgulloso de existir.
Que acabé de aterrizar,
en esta pista sin fin,
carreteo erguido,
y orgulloso de existir.
In these lyrics, La Vela Puerca explores the idea of self-acceptance and embracing one's individuality. The first verse reflects on the societal expectation for someone to analyze and judge the singer's behavior and mentality. However, the singer finds amusement in this expectation because they have embraced their own sense of normalcy, which may differ from societal norms. The line "Su saber confunde aprender con lo que es vivir" suggests that society often confuses learning and acquiring knowledge with truly experiencing life.
The chorus emphasizes the confusion that arises from theories and societal expectations. The singer asserts that they have always been themselves and encourages others not to waste their time trying to change them. The phrase "no pierdas tiempo, ya podés seguir" can be interpreted as an invitation for the listener to move on from trying to understand or change the singer.
The second verse expresses the singer's desire for freedom and mobility. They enjoy the act of constantly moving and exploring new places, but also highlight their attachment to certain anchor points in life. This could refer to their personal relationships or places that bring them a sense of comfort and belonging. The line "es que no soporto que ya no la quiera oír" suggests that the singer no longer wants to listen to their own internal struggles and desires to move on from a certain mindset.
The second chorus further solidifies the singer's conviction and self-assurance. They emphasize that they will continue to be themselves and not waste time trying to conform to societal expectations. The repetition of "carreteo erguido" and "orgulloso de existir" reinforces their pride and confidence in their identity and existence.
Overall, "La Teoría" encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and not be swayed by the judgments or expectations of others. The band highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and finding joy in one's own journey, regardless of societal pressures. The song conveys a message of self-acceptance and celebrates the beauty of individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Quién va a analizar mi conducta animal?
Who will analyze my animal behavior?
Bucear en mi psiquis y ver que ahora soy normal.
Dive into my psyche and see that now I am normal.
Luego, por lo bajo, me empiezo a reír,
Then, quietly, I start to laugh,
Su saber confunde aprender con lo que es vivir.
Their knowledge confuses learning with what is living.
La teoría se vuelve confusión,
Theory becomes confusion,
y yo siempre, fui siempre lo que fui,
and I always, always was what I was,
ya sabés, no pierdas tiempo,
you know, don't waste time,
ya podés seguir.
you can keep going.
Y yo voy a aterrizar
And I am going to land
en esta pista sin fin,
on this endless track,
carreteando erguido
rolling upright
y orgulloso de existir.
and proud to exist.
Siempre voy andar de aquí para allá,
I will always be going from here to there,
pero dejo el ancla donde me gusta estar.
but I leave the anchor where I like to be.
Y la psiquis quiere que vuelva a sufrir,
And the psyche wants me to suffer again,
es que no soporto que ya no la quiera oír.
because I can't stand not wanting to hear it anymore.
La certeza se vuelve convicción
Certainty becomes conviction
y yo sigo siendo lo que fui,
and I continue to be what I was,
ya sabés, no pierdo tiempo,
you know, I don't waste time,
yo me quedo aquí.
I stay here.
Y acabé de aterrizar,
And I just landed,
en esta pista sin fin,
on this endless track,
carreteo erguido,
rolling upright,
y orgulloso de existir.
and proud to exist.
La teoría se vuelve confusión,
Theory becomes confusion,
y yo siempre, fui siempre lo que fui,
and I always, always was what I was,
ya sabés, no pierdas tiempo,
you know, don't waste time,
ya podés seguir.
you can keep going.
Y acabé de aterrizar,
And I just landed,
en esta pista sin fin,
on this endless track,
carreteando erguido,
rolling upright,
y orgulloso de existir.
and proud to exist.
Que acabé de aterrizar,
That I just landed,
en esta pista sin fin,
on this endless track,
carreteo erguido,
rolling upright,
y orgulloso de existir.
and proud to exist.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sebastián Teysera
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