Five Vendean musicians form a group of rock'n'roll in 1991 then a trombonni… Read Full Bio ↴Five Vendean musicians form a group of rock'n'roll in 1991 then a trombonnist arrives in 1995 and one saxophonist in 1997.

Since their first album left in 1995, the Chameleons tour in all France and abroad in festivals in particular. They associate ska and rock'n'roll to give a festive mixture where brass hold a dominating place. The songs are in French or Spanish.

members:

* Antony: Drums
* Fool: Song
* Sam: Trumpet
* Vévé: Low
* Mike: Trombone
* Jeff: Trombone
* Fred: Guitar
* Vincent: Guitar and Song

Discography

* Viva Fiesta (1995)
* Hay Frita (1997)
* Heat (1999)
* Todos (2001)
* Merry Brothel (2003)
* CD Live (2005)
* DVD Live (2005)
* No the concessions (2006)

Santiago de Cuba
Les Caméléons Lyrics

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Je voulais un boulot tranquille
Des enfants plutôt beaux tranquilles
Je voulais une auto tranquille
Et partir en bateau
Prêt à gagner beaucoup d'argent
A vivre tranquillement
Devant l'océan, j'attends le moment Bailar contigo, a la trinidad, a santiago de cuba
Tengo tiempo, yo tengo tengo

Como los niños de la salsa {x2} Je révais d'un séjour très grand
Je trouvais les guignols marrants
J'étais sur d'être différent
Cadre moyen, moyen
Prêt à gagner beaucoup d'argent
A vivre tranquillement
Devant l'océan, j'attends le moment Bailar contigo, a la trinidad, a santiago de cuba
Tengo tiempo, yo tengo tengo
Como los niños de la salsa {x2} Je me fous d'un boulot tranquille
Mes enfants ne seront pas tranquilles
Je n'aurais pas d'auto tranquille
Nous prendrons le bateau
Avec ou sans argent
Je n'veux pas vivre tranquillement
Je regarde la mer qui me dit qu'il est temps Bailar contigo, a la trinidad, a santiago de cuba

Tengo tiempo, yo tengo tengo
Como los niños de la salsa {x2}

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Les Caméléons's song Santiago de Cuba tell a story of a man's dream for a quiet, peaceful life. It begins with him longing for a tranquil job, beautiful and well-behaved children, and a calm car, all while saving up money to ultimately live a tranquil life by the ocean. However, as the song progresses, his perspective shifts, and he begins to resent the idea of a tranquil life, instead embracing the chaos and adventure of the unknown. He dreams of a grand trip full of laughter and difference, and ultimately realizes that he does not want a tranquil life at all, but rather an exciting and unpredictable one. He expresses his desire to dance with someone in Santiago de Cuba, declaring that he has the time and energy to do so, like the children of salsa.

The song is full of imagery that emphasizes the man's changing perspective, particularly through the use of the ocean as a symbol for the unknown and the desire for adventure. The repetition of the phrase "Bailar contigo", or "Dance with you", suggests a sense of community and connection, and the children of salsa are used to highlight the idea that life should be full of energy and enthusiasm. Overall, Santiago de Cuba is a celebration of the unpredictability of life and the importance of embracing change and excitement.

Line by Line Meaning

Je voulais un boulot tranquille
I wanted a peaceful job

Des enfants plutôt beaux tranquilles
And well-behaved, beautiful children

Je voulais une auto tranquille
I wanted a calm car

Et partir en bateau
And to go by boat

Prêt à gagner beaucoup d'argent
Ready to earn a lot of money

A vivre tranquillement
To live peacefully

Devant l'océan, j'attends le moment
In front of the ocean, I wait for the moment

Bailar contigo, a la trinidad, a santiago de cuba
Dance with you, in Trinidad, in Santiago de Cuba

Tengo tiempo, yo tengo tengo
I have time, I have (it)

Como los niños de la salsa {x2}
Like the children of salsa (x2)

Je révais d'un séjour très grand
I dreamed of a very grand trip