The group was born in 1990 when Andrés Calamaro arrived in Spain.

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There he teamed up with Argentinean Ariel Rot, who had already played with him in Argentina, and the Spaniard Julian Infante. Rot and Infante had been composers of the youthful group Tequila. The three of them, along with Germán Vilella, - the other Spaniard in the band, - began their tests and small concerts in Madrid.

At first they were going to call the band 'Los Locos', but they soon found out that there was already an Asturian group with that name. The definitive name is due to Calamaro's amusement from the Spanish expression 'to be in Rodriguez' (when the head of a household must stay in the city for work reasons, while his wife and children enjoy themselves at the beach), because he himself was 'in Rodriguez', since he had left his fiancée in Argentina.

After composing their first songs they released their first album in 1991: 'Buena Suerte', which had great acceptance in Argentina, mainly because of Fabiana Cantilo's cover of the song 'Mi Enfermedad'. In Spain, nevertheless, it did not succeed, mainly because the recording company that published it (Passion) went bankrupt soon after the release. In 1992 they released a live album called 'Disco Pirata', with recordings from their Madrid, Barcelona and Caracas shows. In 1993 they again released a studio record, 'Sin Documentos'. In 1995 they released their last studio album 'Palabras Más, Palabras Menos', with famous songs like 'Mucho Mejor' or 'Milonga Del Marinero Y El Capitán'.

After a final tour, the group decided to separate after releasing a greatest hits album entitled 'Hasta Luego'.

Pequeño Salto Mortal
Los Rodríguez Lyrics

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Dame de comer
Dame bebidas, tengo sed
Dame problemas, quiero sentir
El viento en las velas
Dame tu poder
Que tengo tiempo que perder
Y si quieres úsame de pasatiempo

Mi pequeño salto mortal, no me dejes atrás
Mi pequeño salto mortal, no me dejes atrás

Dame de comer
Dame bebidas, tengo sed
Y un plato entero
Del mejor asado con cuero
Una y otra vez
Voy a seguir siguiéndote
Y si quieres úsame de pavimento

Mi pequeño salto mortal, no me dejes atrás
Mi pequeño salto mortal, no me dejes atrás

Voy a pedir!
Voy a ladrar!
Quiero ser tu perro guardián
Sólo quiero ser tu prisionero
Voy a seguir
Siguiéndote
Hasta ver el amanecer
Voy a cortar tu pelo
Con un escalpelo, mi salto mortal

Dame de comer
Dame bebidas, tengo sed
Y un plato entero
Del mejor asado con cuero
Una y otra vez

Voy a seguir siguiéndote
Y si quieres úsame de pavimento

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Los Rodriguez's song Pequeño Salto Mortal express a desire for adventure and excitement, even if it means taking risks and potentially failing. The singer asks for food and drink, indicating a willingness to take on the challenge of the unknown, and also asks for problems in order to feel the wind in their sails. They ask for the other person's power, suggesting a willingness to be subservient in exchange for the chance to experience something new. The title "Pequeño Salto Mortal" literally translates to "Little Deadly Jump," hinting at the perilous nature of the pursuit.

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes a determination to follow the other person, even if it means being used as a distraction or stepping stone. They request the best food and drink, suggesting that they are willing to indulge in the luxuries of the world as they take their leap of faith. The repeated refrain of "my little deadly jump, don't leave me behind," emphasizes a sense of urgency and the fear of being left behind in the face of their own limitations.

Overall, the lyrics to Pequeño Salto Mortal express a longing for adventure and an openness to taking risks, despite the possibility of failure. The singer desires to experience all that life has to offer, even if it means being used or taken advantage of, in order to feel like they are truly alive.

Line by Line Meaning

Dame de comer
Please provide me with food

Dame bebidas, tengo sed
Please give me drinks, I am thirsty

Dame problemas, quiero sentir el viento en las velas
Give me challenges, I want to feel the wind in my sail

Dame tu poder
Give me your power

Que tengo tiempo que perder
I have time to waste

Y si quieres úsame de pasatiempo
And if you want, use me as a pastime

Mi pequeño salto mortal, no me dejes atrás
My little mortal jump, don't leave me behind

Y un plato entero del mejor asado con cuero
And a whole plate of the best roasted meat with leather

Voy a seguir siguiéndote
I'm going to keep following you

Y si quieres úsame de pavimento
And if you want, use me as a pavement

Voy a pedir!
I'm going to ask!