They play a mixture of rumba, pop, funk, flamenco, rock, hip-hop and reggae in a very particular style. They mostly sing in Spanish, but also in Catalán, Portuguese, French, English and Italian.
The first album, "El Mono en el ojo del Tigre" (1999) was released in Spain,France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland, Austria and Argentina.
In 2009 Macaco recorded a video of the song "Moving" in collaboration with National Geographic. A number of famous artists appear in the video including Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes and actors such as Javier Bardem.
Discography
El Mono en el Ojo del Tigre (Edel, 1999)
Rumbo Submarino (Edel, 2002)
Entre Raices y Antenas (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2004)
Ingravitto (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2006)
Puerto Presente (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2009)
Paya
Macaco Lyrics
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Pensamiento libre
Mascaras pa fuera tu interiores yoro
Paya paya ya ya ya Paya yaya bam bam
Pensamiento libre
Mascaras pa fuera tu interiores yoro
Tan lejos tan cerca, es lo que yo sentí yes
Loco y es stupido este sentiemiento que...
Tan lejos pero tan tan cerca
Verdad absoluta mentira insistente pelea de gigantes
En el espacio aqui presente...
Tan lejos tan cerca aclarando este vaso
Sacando la arena, y es que no llevo con migo es
Es que no castigo, que la vida lleva su ficha hagan sus apuestas
Yo apuesto por quererte
Paya paya ya ya ya Paya yaya bam bam
Pensamiento libre
Mascaras pa fuera tu interiores yoro (2)
Pre paya yaya bam bam (4)
De la mano vamos camino hacia lo que soñamos
Aunque huyamos aunque no podamos
Sentimientos unen lo que nosotros gastamos
Como moleculas de un mismo atomo
Compartiendo energias voy yo
Como un iman que de un lado se alejan
Y de otro lao jamas separan
Cerca de tu lejania me siento a menudo yo
Logicas escapas, sentimiento afloran
Paya paya ya ya ya Paya yaya bam bam
Prepayaya ban prepayaya ban!!
Pre paya paya bannn!!
The song "Paya" by Macaco is a powerful anthem that encourages free thinking and shedding the masks that people use to hide their true selves. The repetition of "Paya paya ya ya ya Paya yaya bam bam" is a rhythmic chant that draws attention to the importance of having a liberated mind. The lyrics express that it is necessary to get rid of the inner masks that people use to hide their real thoughts and feelings. The line "Mascaras pa fuera tu interiores yoro" (Take off your internal masks) urges listeners to be true to themselves, to drop their guard and shine as their true selves.
The singer reflects on the contrasting emotions that come with being close yet far away from someone or something. The line, "Tan lejos pero tan tan cerca" (So far but so close) highlights the distance of a relationship, whether it is physical, emotional or intellectual. The song's lyrics are powerful in their message, stating that despite the obstacles that may separate us, hope, dreams and love keep us connected.
In summary, "Paya" implores the listener to embrace themselves and others for who they truly are, highlighting the importance of free thinking and truthfulness. The song's hypnotic rhythms and vibrant lyrics create a beautiful blend of sounds that inspire listeners to embrace their passions and live their lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Paya paya ya ya ya Paya yaya bam bam
Repeating the words Paya and yaya to create a lively, upbeat rhythm.
Pensamiento libre
Freedom of thought.
Mascaras pa fuera tu interiores yoro
Removing the mask that covers your true emotions and feelings.
Tan lejos tan cerca, es lo que yo sentí yes
Feeling a sense of closeness despite being far apart.
Loco y es stupido este sentiemiento que...
Feeling crazy and foolish for having such strong emotions.
Tan lejos pero tan tan cerca
Repeating the sentiment of feeling close despite physical distance.
Verdad absoluta mentira insistente pelea de gigantes
The eternal battle between absolute truth and persistent lies is like a fight between giants.
En el espacio aqui presente...
In this present space.
Tan lejos tan cerca aclarando este vaso
Clarifying the situation despite the distance.
Sacando la arena, y es que no llevo con migo es
Clearing away the distractions that do not serve me.
Es que no castigo, que la vida lleva su ficha hagan sus apuestas
Not punishing myself and letting life play out as it will.
Yo apuesto por quererte
I bet on loving you.
De la mano vamos camino hacia lo que soñamos
We go hand in hand towards our dreams.
Aunque huyamos aunque no podamos
Even if we must flee or cannot achieve our dreams.
Sentimientos unen lo que nosotros gastamos
Our emotions connect us and guide us on our journey.
Como moleculas de un mismo atomo
Like molecules of the same atom, we are connected at a fundamental level.
Compartiendo energias voy yo
Sharing energy as we move forward together.
Como un iman que de un lado se alejan
Like a magnet with two poles that repel each other.
Y de otro lao jamas separan
But from another direction, they are never apart.
Cerca de tu lejania me siento a menudo yo
I often feel close to your distance.
Logicas escapas, sentimiento afloran
Logic escapes us and emotions surface.
Prepayaya ban prepayaya ban!!
Repeating the chorus with slight variations in rhythm and emphasis.
Pre paya paya bannn!!
Another variation of the chorus.
Contributed by Connor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Neil leandro agudelo
Es que lo llevo conmigo, es que lo quiero, lo castigo Que la vida juegue su ficha, hagan las apuestas. Yo apuesto por quererte. De la mano vamos camino hacia lo que soñamos...eh! aunque huyamos, aunque nos dudemos... Sentimientos unen lo que nosotros gastamos. Como moléculas de un mismo átomo compartiendo energías woyoy Como un imán que de un lado se alejan y del otro lao jamás separan... Cerca de tu lejanía oh me siento tan a menudo yo lógica se escapa, sentimiento aflora pa aya va...
Neil leandro agudelo
Paya, pa ya van pensamiento libre máscaras pa fuera, tu interior es de oro. Tan lejos, tan cerca es lo que yo sentí; y es loco estúpido este sentimiento es... Tan lejos, pero tan cerca. Verdad absoluta mentira insistente. Pelea de gigantes en el espacio aquí presente. Tan lejos, pero tan cera es aclarando este vaso sacando la arena es.