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Malo is a U.S. Latin-rock group.
The San Francisco-based ensemble was led by Arcelio Garcia and Jorge Santana, the brother of Latin-rock guitarist, Carlos Santana. Four of Malo's original members (Santana, Garcia, Tellez, and Bean) had previously played in a band called The Malibus. The other three founding members (Abel Zarate, Roy Murray, and Richard Spremich) had played together in a band called Naked Lunch.
Malo's 1972 top-twenty hit single, "Suavecito", was written by timbales player Richard Bean, who initially wrote it as a poem for a girl in his high school algebra class. The song was arranged for Malo by Richard Bean, bassist Pablo Tellez, and Abel Zarate. Tellez and Zarate also received co-author credits on "Suavecito". Guitarist Abel Zarate gave Malo a distinctive two-guitar sound with intricate harmony and dual solos the norm. The band featured full horn and percussion sections in the style of contemporary bands Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago. Some of the best musicians in the Bay Area were featured in Malo, including Forrest Buchtel, Jr., Ron Smith, Paul C Saenz, Luis Gasca, and Tom Harrell in the trumpet section. Malo's music was also hugely popular in Central and South America, especially the songs "Chevere", "Nena", "Pana", "Cafe", and "Oye Mama".
After the release of its first album, many of Malo's original band members left the group in a rift widely publicised in the media. Buchtel went on to play with Blood, Sweat and Tears, Jaco Pastorius, and Woody Herman; Harrell became one of the most lyrical trumpet soloists of all-time, working often with saxophonist Phil Woods; Abel Zarate went on to play with Latin-jazz legend Willie Bobo[/aartist], and continues to play Latin/Brazilian Global jazz in San Francisco with his group Zarate Pollace Project. Richard Bean formed the group Sapo with his brother Joe, and still tours throughout Northern California; Jorge Santana embarked on a solo career, and still plays frequently with the current Malo band, which is also still touring, featuring only two of its original members and led by Arcelio Garcia Jr., who took over the band in the late 1970s.
In 1995, Malo released a new CD, Senorita, on the GNP Crescendo records label. The title track of the CD was written by new lead singer Martin Cantu, who like previous band members also grew up in San Francisco's Mission District. Cantu went on to write "Take My Breath Away" with long-time friend Damon Bartlett, and two other songs, "More Than Friends" and "Malo Ya Yellgo", with Arcelio Garcia. Since leaving Malo in 1998, Cantu has played with his new Gospel/Christian band, L-Rey.
A vocal section of "Suavecito" was included in the refrain of Sugar Ray's 1999 hit song, "Every Morning".
MALO (Malo Garcia) is a synthwave artist who has published one full-length LP, Old Soul, in 2018. A single titled "Ask the Ashes" was released in 2019.
Just Say Goodbye
Malo Lyrics
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The stars were shining so bright
How could I constantly resist you when you're lips were sweet
And your arms held me tight
You said you'd give me your heart
But you just lied to me from the start
Won't you please, please stop pretending
No, I won't sigh and I won't cry
You're not my guy, just say goodbye
I can't forget how soft you're voice was when you told me
You needed my sweet caress
And when you begged me for my love I though at last I found
My whole life's happiness
You said you'd give me your heart
But you just lied to me from the start
Won't you please, please stop pretending
And just say goodbye
No, I won't sigh and I won't cry
You're not my guy, just say goodbye, just say goodbye
You're not my guy, so just say goodbye
The lyrics to Malo's song "Just Say Goodbye" tell the story of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer reminisces about a night when their partner professed their love under the stars, and despite being unable to resist their partner's charms and loving embrace, they were eventually deceived. The partner promised to give their heart, but it was a lie from the start. The singer is now asking the partner to stop pretending and just say goodbye. While the singer acknowledges that they once thought they had found the key to their happiness in the relationship, they have now realized that it is time to move on.
The song's lyrics explore themes of heartbreak, deception, and the challenges of letting go of someone you once loved. Despite the pain of the situation, the singer is resolute in their decision to let go of the relationship by asking their partner to say goodbye. This shows a level of maturity and self-awareness, to understand that clinging to the past is not beneficial to their well-being. The lyrics also highlight the importance of honesty in relationships, as the singer is hurt by their partner's deception.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't forget the night you told me that you loved me
I remember the night you professed your love to me vividly
The stars were shining so bright
The night sky was luminous with twinkling stars
How could I constantly resist you when you're lips were sweet
It was difficult for me to resist your sweet lips
And your arms held me tight
Your tight embrace made it even harder to resist
You said you'd give me your heart
You promised me your heart
But you just lied to me from the start
Unfortunately, you were lying the whole time
Won't you please, please stop pretending
Please stop pretending to love me
And just say goodbye
Just say goodbye and leave me be
No, I won't sigh and I won't cry
I won't be sad or emotional
You're not my guy, just say goodbye
You're not the one for me, so please just leave
I can't forget how soft you're voice was when you told me
I can still remember the sound of your soft voice
You needed my sweet caress
You sought my loving touch
And when you begged me for my love I though at last I found
I thought I had finally found my lifelong partner when you pleaded for my love
My whole life's happiness
I thought you were the key to my happiness
You're not my guy, so just say goodbye, just say goodbye
Since you're not right for me, I implore you to just leave me alone
You're not my guy, so just say goodbye
You're not the one for me, so please just leave
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RODGERS LEE GRANT, RUTH GRANT
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