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.
Llenos de Magia
La Vela Puerca Lyrics
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Y otro pesado cayó
Que se den cuenta que estamos cerca.
De bandera la ilusión
Y preparando la acción
Que la cordura no tiene oferta
Que con instinto animal sabes
Por eso mismo mueren de pie
Poniendo el pecho sin preguntar
Teniendo claro porque mordés
Porque ese polvo no va a olvidar.
A veces quieren correr
Es algo muy natural
Porque en el miedo viven sus normas
Las flores viene a pisar
Y vuelven a florecer
Y se camuflan de varias formas
Ahora con manos de rabia van
Forjando nueva razón de ser
Nuevo destino para llegar
Un viento tira su pedestal
En donde supo saciar su sed
Tanto insumiso no va a aguantar.
Algún labio se partió
Hoy otro niño lloro
Y ese faceta no me hace gracia.
Y ahora vuelven a romper
Y ahora vuelven a volver
Llenos de vida, llenos de magia.
Que con instinto animal sabes
Hay muchas fieras para domar
Por eso mismo mueren de pie
Un viento tira su pedestal
En donde supo saciar su sed
Tanto insumiso no va a aguantar.
The song "Llenos De Magia" by La Vela Puerca talks about the power of human resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The opening lines talk about some tough times that have occurred, with someone taking a hit and another heavy blow falling. However, the lyrics suggest that these are just obstacles that must be overcome in order to achieve one's goals.
The song goes on to talk about the importance of holding onto hope and optimism, even in difficult times. It talks about how the ability to survive and thrive in challenging situations is something that comes naturally to people, and that there is always something worth fighting for. The chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song, emphasizes this idea of human strength and determination: "Llenos de vida, llenos de magia" (full of life, full of magic).
The lyrics also touch on the idea that it is important to be careful and strategic in the way one approaches challenges. The line "porque ese polvo no va a olvidar" (because that dust won't forget) suggests that every decision and action has long-lasting consequences, and that it is important to think before acting. Overall, the song is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to be resilient and optimistic, even in the face of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Alguna piña llovió
We faced some difficulties
Y otro pesado cayó
We encountered another challenge
Que se den cuenta que estamos cerca.
We want them to realize we are close to achieving our goals
De bandera la ilusión
We are guided by our hopes and dreams
Y preparando la acción
We are getting ready to take action
Que la cordura no tiene oferta
Sanity will not be enough to achieve our goals
Que con instinto animal sabes
You know with your animal instinct
Hay muchas fieras para domar
There are many beasts to tame
Por eso mismo mueren de pie
That's why some people die standing up
Poniendo el pecho sin preguntar
They face the challenge without hesitation
Teniendo claro porque mordés
They know why they bite
Porque ese polvo no va a olvidar.
Because they won't forget the pain they endured
A veces quieren correr
Sometimes people want to run away
Es algo muy natural
It's a natural feeling
Porque en el miedo viven sus normas
Because they follow the rules of fear
Las flores viene a pisar
They trample the flowers
Y vuelven a florecer
But the flowers come back to life
Y se camuflan de varias formas
They disguise themselves in many ways
Ahora con manos de rabia van
Now they go forth with anger in their hands
Forjando nueva razón de ser
Creating a new reason to exist
Nuevo destino para llegar
Heading towards a new destination
Un viento tira su pedestal
A wind knocks down their pedestal
En donde supo saciar su sed
Where they used to satisfy their thirst
Tanto insumiso no va a aguantar.
They won't tolerate so much rebellion
Algún labio se partió
Someone's lip got split
Hoy otro niño lloro
Today another child cried
Y esa faceta no me hace gracia.
And I don't find that facet amusing.
Y ahora vuelven a romper
And now they break again
Y ahora vuelven a volver
And now they return
Llenos de vida, llenos de magia.
Full of life, full of magic
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.