Vocalist/guitarist David Hidalgo and drummer Louie Pérez met at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, and bonded over their mutual affinity for obscure musical acts such as Fairport Convention, Randy Newman and Ry Cooder. Pérez recalls, "We’re looking at each other, 'You like this stuff? I thought I was the only weird one.' So I went over to his house one day for about a year, which we spent listening to records, playing guitars, and starting to write songs." The two borrowed reel-to-reel recorders from a friend and created multi-track recordings of music spanning from parody songs to free-form jazz. They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas and Conrad Lozano to complete the group's line-up in 1973.
Formed in the late 1970's, band members Dave Hidalgo, Cesar Rojas, Steve Berlin, Louie Pérez and Conrad Lozano became the bellwether for Mexican-American music in the U.S. when they recorded the music for "La Bamba" in 1987, which added popular acclaim to the critical praise they had received for their 1984 album "How Will the Wolf Survive?".
They have since become one of the mainstays of the Latin music scene as well as rock music in general, staying together through over 20 albums, and for almost three decades, through changing music climate and personal tragedies, they've continued cranking out albums and touring to dedicated fans.
Round & Round
Los Lobos Lyrics
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Rollin', rollin' I don't know
Never ends and never ever wants to let me go
When over you comes waves of blue
Have no fear
Cause I'll be right here beside you
Dizzy, dizzy 'till I can't see
Stumbling in the dark
Reaching out, reaching out
For someone to hold me
I'll be your eyes to give you sight
If you fall
If you do fall into that night
Round and round and up and down and round and round and
What will I do if I can't see you?
I can't touch you
I can't even hear you calling my name
Heart to heart
Soul to soul
Heart to heart we can't be wrong
Soul to soul in this small corner of the earth
We can be strong
In Los Lobos's song "Round & Round," the singer describes feeling dizzy and lost as they spin in circles in their mind. They feel like they are being pulled in different directions and they can't escape the cycle. Despite this feeling of being lost, they reassure their loved one that they will be there for them, even in their darkest moments.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Round and round and up and down and round and round." This repetition emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a cycle that won't end. The singer is stumbling in the dark and reaching out for someone to hold them. They want to be there for their loved one, but they are also struggling themselves.
While the verses focus on the internal struggle of the singer, the chorus centers on the idea of connection. The repetition of "heart to heart, soul to soul" emphasizes the importance of connection and support, even in difficult times.
Overall, "Round & Round" is a song that explores the ups and downs of life and the importance of standing by each other even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Round and round and up and down and round and round and
Life is an endless cycle of ups and downs that keeps repeating itself
Rollin', rollin' I don't know
I don't know where this journey is taking me
Never ends and never ever wants to let me go
The cycle of life seems to have no end, and it holds me tight as if not letting me go
When over you comes waves of blue
When you are surrounded by sadness
Have no fear
Don't be afraid
Cause I'll be right here beside you
I will always be by your side during tough times
Dizzy, dizzy 'till I can't see
I'm so lost that I can't even see what's happening around me
Stumbling in the dark
I'm stumbling around with no clue where I'm going
Reaching out, reaching out
I'm trying to find someone to help me
For someone to hold me
Someone to comfort me and give me a sense of security
I'll be your eyes to give you sight
I will be your support, your guide in dark times
If you fall
If you slip and make mistakes
If you do fall into that night
If you find yourself in a situation where everything is dark
What will I do if I can't see you?
What will I do if you are not there anymore?
I can't touch you
I will not be able to reach out and touch you
I can't even hear you calling my name
I will not be able to hear your voice calling out to me
Heart to heart
From the depths of the heart
Soul to soul
From the very core of our being
Heart to heart we can't be wrong
When we connect at the heart level, we can't be mistaken
Soul to soul in this small corner of the earth
In this small part of the world, where we are
We can be strong
We can be confident and formidable together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID KENT HIDALGO, LOUIS FRAUSTO PEREZ
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Jim Wood
on Me Estas Matando
I would like to learn this song. My Spanish is sufficient, but I require the lyrics. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Wood
on Me Estas Matando
I can't seem to find lyrics for this song. Can anyone help me out?