Performer of a music style known as Canto Nuevo or Nueva Trova, Luis Eduard… Read Full Bio ↴Performer of a music style known as Canto Nuevo or Nueva Trova, Luis Eduardo Aute has been an artist in many different ways. It was in 1954 when Aute moved to Spain, after spending his childhood in the Philippines. Deciding to become an artist, Luis Eduardo Aute's first passion was painting, having his first exhibition in 1960, while living in Madrid. By the mid-'60s, the painter and poet was convinced to start recording his own music and he signed up to RCA in 1966. The following year, Aleluya and Rosas En El Mar were released. Prominent books such as Las Matematicas del Espejo, La Liturgia del Desorden, and Animal were published in recognition to his writing skills. After releasing Alevosía in 1995, Aute started touring all over Latin America and Spain with a painting exhibition called Ad Libidum; he later participated in a collective album called Un Secreto A Voces, based on lyrics by Alejandro Filio.

Perros
Luis Eduardo Aute Lyrics

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Dice mi perro a veces
que los perros no saben hablar,
que algunos hombres parecen
perros que quieren hablar.

Overall Meaning

The song "Perros" by Luis Eduardo Aute is a contemplation on the nature of communication and how it is often limited by language. The opening lines suggest that dogs, who are mute creatures, have a greater awareness and understanding of the world than many humans, who often use language to obscure or distort their true intentions. The lyrics go on to suggest that sometimes people behave like dogs, attempting to communicate in ways that are inadequate or even meaningless. Despite the fact that we have the ability to use words to express ourselves, we can still find it difficult to communicate effectively with other humans, often failing to convey the true meaning of our thoughts and feelings.

The song touches on deeper issues of communication beyond just language, including the complexities of human relationships and the barriers that can exist between individuals, which can create misunderstandings and miscommunications. It suggests that in order for true communication to occur, one must attempt to understand the other person's perspective and approach them with empathy and openness. Ultimately, the song is a commentary on the importance of effective communication in fostering human connections and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Dice mi perro a veces
Sometimes my dog says to me

que los perros no saben hablar,
that dogs cannot speak,

que algunos hombres parecen
that some men seem to be

perros que quieren hablar.
dogs who want to speak.

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