The band, which collaborated with some music stars such as Debbie Harry, Mick Jones, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades and Fishbone, received the MTV Latino Video Music Award in 1994 for the single "Matador", in what probably was the peak of popularity of the band. On September 29 of that year they produced an MTV Unplugged concert. The Cadillacs also won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, and were nominated in the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards for Best Band and Best Music Video ("La Vida"), which received the now-defunct International Viewer's Choice Award (Southern Region) at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
El Aguijón )
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Lyrics
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no me dejes así
no me dejes tan solo
no quiero sufrir
vivir todo este tiempo sin tu amor
me ha sido tan difícil
porque estoy herido
por un aguijón
why se clavó tan fuerte
en este corazón
why tu mirada la llevo encima
la llevo atada a mi corazón
why para siempre se va conmigo
está clavado como un aguijón
Mujer
no me dejes así
no me dejes tan solo
no quiero sufrir
porque vivir es mi amor
una tortura para mi
si vos no estas conmigo
no puedo dormir
no puedo respirar
prefiero ya dejar
que el aguijón me mate
why así pronto olvidar
why tu mirada la llevo encima
la llevo atada a mi corazón
why para siempre se va conmigo
está clavado como un aguijón
Pero esta herida que llevo encima
no pesa nada solo es dolor
why todo el peso de tu mentira
toda la vida va a estar sobre vos
why tu mirada la llevo encima
la llevo atada a mi corazón
why para siempre se va conmigo
está clavado como un aguijón.
The song "El Aguijón" by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs is a heartbreaking plea from a man to a woman not to leave him alone, as he is suffering greatly without her love. He describes his pain as being caused by a "sting" or "stinger" that is her affection, which has become lodged deep in his heart. He carries the weight of her betrayal with him always, and it feels as though he is being constantly stung by the memory of it.
The lyrics are filled with powerful metaphors that communicate the intense emotional pain the singer is experiencing. He compares his broken heart to being stung by a venomous insect, and says that her love is both the pain and the poison. He also describes carrying her gaze with him like a physical weight, and being unable to sleep or breathe without her presence. Despite the agony of his situation, however, he is still begging her not to leave him alone, knowing that the pain of being without her would be even worse.
Overall, "El Aguijón" is a beautifully written song that skillfully captures the feelings of heartbreak and despair. The metaphor of the sting is particularly effective, as it conveys both the sharp, immediate pain of a wound and the lingering, chronic ache of a lasting injury.
Line by Line Meaning
Mujer
Directly addressing a woman, setting the tone for the rest of the song.
no me dejes así
Imploring the woman not to leave him feeling this way.
no me dejes tan solo
Asking for her emotional support so he won't feel alone.
no quiero sufrir
Expressing his desire to avoid suffering.
vivir todo este tiempo sin tu amor
Acknowledging how difficult life has been without her love for such a long time.
me ha sido tan difícil
Further emphasizing the emotional struggle he's been going through.
porque estoy herido
Revealing the source of his emotional pain.
por un aguijón
Specifically, it's due to the sting of her love, which has hurt him greatly.
que es todo tu cariño
Describing the intense, overwhelming nature of her affection.
why se clavó tan fuerte
Describing how deeply her love has affected him, to the point of feeling physically wounded.
en este corazón
Referring to the heart as the source of his emotional pain.
why tu mirada la llevo encima
Acknowledging that he carries the weight of her gaze with him wherever he goes, meaning that he is always thinking of her.
la llevo atada a mi corazón
Emphasizing the deep emotional attachment he has to her, with her gaze forever imprinted on his heart.
why para siempre se va conmigo
Asserting that this attachment is permanent, and will never fade.
está clavado como un aguijón
Comparing his emotional pain to a painful sting, emphasizing the intensity of his feelings.
porque vivir es mi amor
Expressing how much he values living in general, particularly in the context of having her love.
una tortura para mi
Suggesting that living without her is immensely difficult for him.
si vos no estas conmigo
Stressing the importance of her presence in his life for his emotional well-being.
no puedo dormir
Pointing out that he struggles to sleep without her.
no puedo respirar
Emphasizing his emotional dependence on her, using the metaphor of needing to breathe.
prefiero ya dejar
Stating that he'd rather give up on life than continue living without her love.
que el aguijón me mate
Using the painful metaphor of her love as a poisonous sting, suggesting that he'd rather die from it than continue living in agony.
why así pronto olvidar
Suggesting that death might be a way to quickly forget the pain of living without her.
Pero esta herida que llevo encima
Acknowledging the emotional wound again, but now taking responsibility for it himself rather than solely attributing it to her love.
no pesa nada solo es dolor
Emphasizing that the wound has no tangible weight, but it is still a heavy burden because of the emotional pain it causes him.
why todo el peso de tu mentira
Accusing her of lying, and stating that this lie is responsible for the emotional wound he carries.
toda la vida va a estar sobre vos
Suggesting that she will bear the weight of this lie for the rest of her life, since it has caused him so much pain.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SADAIC LATIN COPYRIGHTS, INC.
Written by: GABRIEL JULIO FERNANDEZ-CAPELLO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gabitodemunro7191
Mujer,
no me dejes asi
no me dejes tan solo
no quiero sufrir.
Vivir todo este tiempo sin tu amor
me ha sido tan dificil
porq estoy herido
por un aguijon,
que es todo tu cariño
y se clavó tan fuerte
en este corazon 🎶💔
@bibianarodriguez1123
A mí me recuerda una época muy feliz de mi vida. Cómo gozábamos con esta música genial; hoy faltan más músicos de verdad como LFC 😊
@estrellacorona2463
La primer canción que me dedico mi primer novio de oa secundaria ❤ Y aun la recuerdo con mucho cariño,queda con ese cariño tan puro que nos tuvimos
@elenameza8166
8 VECES EN MI VIDA LOS VI Y UNA FUE MEJOR QUE OTRA, A MI 44 AÑOS PUEDO DECIR QUE SON LOS MAS
@aniieg9184
El cover que hace Estelares de esta canción, es realmente genial❤️
Lpm! Arriba Argentina 🇦🇷
Saludos desde Mty México 🇲🇽
@danyvelezmusic
desde el ´92 que llevo clavada esta melodía, qué linda canción, sí señor!
@TheKeko646
Te amo
@alvarodanielvelazquez3014
A mí me encanta este tema de apenas unos 8 años para acá, ahora que leo tú comentario me doy cuenta que tiene ya 30 años!! Wow
@ezequielgonzalez5216
Enhorabuena...Gracias por sus aportaciónes al son de nuestras vidas!!!.... LFC..
@omarmartinmartinezgomez7309
Desde pequeño me ah inculacado el gusto por los fabulosos cadillacs me ecantan sus canciones son los mejoreeees!!!!!!!
@cristianalarcon4831
Este temita que levanta la costra pero cuanta paz transmite