Since the beginning of their join venture they have been known as a band ca… Read Full Bio ↴Since the beginning of their join venture they have been known as a band capable of filling large theaters, as a band also that stands out at the major world music festivals. The year 2011 has been a crucial year for Las Migas, they start now an amazing new stage with their new cantaora, Alba Carmona. Theirs is an uncommon story. And as a reflection of that essence, their style is also unique. Giving to flamenco a new and unexpected new flavor.

Do they sound as a flamenco band? More than any other genre, of course. But their music stands at the crossroad of the most heterodox sounds. Their roots are flamenco, but they add echoes of the gypsy and the latin and most of all, the Mediterranean.

The young catalan cantaora Alba Carmona (known for her work with Chano Domínguez, Perico Sambeat and film director Carlos Saura) is joined by the german born Lisa Bause on the violin (and occasional accordion) and on the guitars by the sevillian Marta Robles and the french Isabelle Laudenbach. The show presents the band accompanied by José López on the bass and Manuel Masaedo on the percussion.

Before the incorporation of Alba Carmona, the voice of the band was Sílvia Pérez Cruz, a founder member of the band in 2004. This last July Silvia left to focus on her first solo album.

May 2010 Las Migas released "Reinas del Matute" (Nuevos Medios) so far their only album. They did it with the acclaimed producer from the "indie-pop" scene, Raül Fernández "Refree". They are working now on their most awaited second album with the repertoire that they are presenting on stage.

Feminine and plural, Las Migas don't give up their very singular identity. They amaze audiences with their brand new show and most of all with the new repertoire, more flamenco than ever. Traditional and innovative, Mediterranean and modern, they simply are unique in their sound.

(Biography supplied by artist management 2011)

Soñé
Las Migas Lyrics

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Soñé que me querías, la otra mañana
y soñé, al mismo tiempo, que lo soñaba;
que para un triste,
aun las dichas soñadas son imposibles.

El amor que se oculta bajo el silencio
hace mayor estrago dentro del pecho;
porque sus llamas,

como no hallan salida, queman el alma.

Estribillo
No me mires, que miran que nos miramos,
miremos la manera de no mirarnos.
No nos miremos
y cuando no nos miren, nos miraremos.

Los celos y las olas hacen a una,
que parecen montañas y son espuma.
Olas y celos
se calman al instante que cambia el viento.

La cosa que yo quiero más que a mi vida
son tus dos ojos negros que me asesinan.

He de mirarte, y con tal que me miren,
aunque me maten.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Soñé" by Las Migas describe the rollercoaster of emotions that come with love and longing. The song begins with the singer dreaming that their lover loved them, but at the same time dreaming that they were dreaming it. This expresses the feeling of uncertainty and doubt that often accompanies romantic relationships. The lyrics then touch on the idea that even dreamed happiness can seem impossible for someone who is sad.

The next verse talks about how love that is hidden beneath silence can cause even greater damage to the heart. The flames of love, when unable to find an outlet, burn the soul. This portrays the intense and overwhelming nature of unexpressed emotions.

The chorus suggests that instead of looking at each other and being conscious of the attention they are receiving, they should find a way of not looking at each other. By not acknowledging each other's gaze, they can maintain a sense of privacy and protect themselves from the scrutiny of others. But in moments when they are not being observed, they will allow themselves to look at each other and share that connection.

The verse about jealousy and waves compares these two forces, both capable of creating an illusion of grandeur that is, in reality, fleeting and insubstantial. Just like waves, jealousy can quickly subside when the wind changes.

The final verse speaks of the singer's deep desire for their lover's black eyes, even if they have the power to "kill" them. The line "He de mirarte, y con tal que me miren, aunque me maten" reflects the willingness to endure any pain or risk for the sake of love and the longing for a connection that goes beyond mere existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Soñé que me querías, la otra mañana
I dreamt that you loved me, the other morning

y soñé, al mismo tiempo, que lo soñaba;
and I dreamt, at the same time, that I was dreaming it;

que para un triste,
that for someone sad

aun las dichas soñadas son imposibles.
even the dreamed joys are impossible.

El amor que se oculta bajo el silencio
The love that hides beneath the silence

hace mayor estrago dentro del pecho;
causes greater harm within the chest;

porque sus llamas,
because its flames

como no hallan salida, queman el alma.
since they find no way out, burn the soul.

Estribillo
Chorus

No me mires, que miran que nos miramos,
Don't look at me, because others see that we are looking,

miremos la manera de no mirarnos.
let's find a way to not look at each other.