We strongly recommend that you see this band live if humanly possible. Like Issac Delgado, Manolito y su Trabuco is one of those bands that you have to see live to fully appreciate how great they are -- one of the tightest and most powerful ensembles on the planet. They tour Europe regularly and keep threatening to extend their touring to the US. So far they've only played a few times in NY and Miami. Of course, they're a regular fixture of the Havana club scene.
Manolito Simonet was the musical director and pianist for Maravilla de Florida before forming the Trabuco. The group features a unique instrumentation of violin, cello, flute, two trumpets and two trombones, plus synth, piano, congas, bass and an absolute powerhouse of a drummer, Roicel Riverón. The singing is exquisite with the incomparable Sixto "El Indio" Llorente, singer/writer Ricardo Amaray, and newcomer "Mayami". The first five albums also feature the wonderful Rosendo "El Gallo" Díaz, one of the most distinctive and creative timba singers. Alexander Fernández, now in Norway, sang on the first two albums, and Carlos Calunga of Klímax fame sang brilliantly on Se rompieron los termómetros..
For those who love traditional Cuban music and are nervous that Timba is a bit too modern for their tastes, Manolito (as well as Los Que Son Son, Orquesta Revé, and Adalberto Alvarez), provide the clearcut entryway to the glories of Cuban music in the 90's and 00's. They combine the authentic flavor of Son with the raw, African fury of Timba in a way that leaves everyone deeply satisfied.
Si Te Mentí
Manolito Simonet Y Su Trabuco Lyrics
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perdona a tu negro
ja ja ja ja
...
oooh
si te mentí
sólo pido tu perdón
necesito borrar ese error
no tiene caso,
continuar la discución
te amo y me amas
de ti tengo ganas
abre la puerta del corazón
y no me digas que no hay solución
si te mentí
si te fallé
ahora perdoóame si quieres otra vez
...
oooh
si te mentí
sólo pido tu perdón
si te fallé
necesito borrar ese error
no tiene caso,
continual la discución
te amo y me amas
de ti tengo ganas
abre la puerta del corazón
y no me digas que no hay solución
si te mentí
si te fallé
ahora perdóname si quieres otra vez
niña
si te mentí
si te fallé
ahora perdoname si quieres otra vez
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eeeh!
...
uuh
se te pegó el tumbao'
Manolito y su trabuco
disciplina!
(si te mentí)
(si te fallé)
(ahora perdóname si quieres otra vez)
The song "Si Te Mentí" by Manolito Simonet Y Su Trabuco is about asking for forgiveness after making a mistake in a relationship. The lyrics express a deep remorse for lying or failing the significant other, seeking forgiveness, and offering to make amends to repair the relationship. The lines "Si te mentí, solo pido tu perdón, si te fallé, necesito borrar ese error" are a humble confession, acknowledging a wrongdoing and requesting a chance to correct it. The song speaks to the universal themes of love, regret, and forgiveness and the importance of communication in a relationship.
The chorus of the song is a catchy, rhythmic hook that captures the essence of the message in a memorable way. The song's lively beat and upbeat tempo are typical of Manolito Simonet's music, a blend of Cuban son, timba, and salsa that has made him one of the most popular musicians in the Latin dance scene. The song's instrumentation is a mix of traditional Cuban instruments such as congas, timbales, and trumpets, along with the modern sounds of keyboards and bass guitar.
The song has been widely popular in Latin America and other countries, where it has become a staple in clubs and dance halls. The song's success has also led to numerous covers and remixes by other artists, further cementing its place in the Latin music canon.
Line by Line Meaning
ay amor
Expressing affection
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Laughter
oooh
Expressing emotion
si te mentí
If I lied to you
sólo pido tu perdón
I only ask for your forgiveness
si te fallé
If I failed you
necesito borrar ese error
I need to erase that mistake
no tiene caso,
It's pointless
continuar la discución
To continue the argument
te amo y me amas
I love you and you love me
de ti tengo ganas
I desire you
abre la puerta del corazón
Open the door to your heart
y no me digas que no hay solución
And don't tell me there is no solution
ahora perdoóame si quieres otra vez
Now forgive me if you want again
niña
Term of endearment
uuh
Expressing emotion
se te pegó el tumbao'
You got the rhythm
Manolito y su trabuco
The name of the band
disciplina!
Discipline!
(si te mentí)
(if I lied to you)
(si te fallé)
(if I failed you)
(ahora perdóname si quieres otra vez)
(now forgive me if you want again)
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ricardo Calderón
9:01 placer de ritmo coñoooo!
José Luis Alor
Ajaaaaa
Andre Vasquez Guerrero
Como se llama la canción de ese minutoo
Noe R.C
¡Que temon! Se escucha en la Havana Cuba y también en Perú.
Saludos.
Jory Gram
8:50 comienza lo fuerte !!
Maria Magdalena Carrera Calvo
Mil gracias por permitirme disfrutar de mi musica cubana .
Manolito Simonet, uno de los Grandes de nuestra música bailable.
Bendiciones y salud con exitos para todos.
Aqui bailo.mi nunca olvidado Casinoooo
DISCIPLINAAA
Damian gonzalez arenal
Ese es el trabuco de cuba...timba linda..eso si es musica cubana
Luis Villalobos
Nadie habla de como el maestro del piano en el minuto 9.00 hace cantar a su instrumento musical. Definitivamente una orquesta completita.
Walter Zulueta
Super jovencito, y con tremendo talento,viva mi 🇨🇺
Walter Zulueta
Fayo fayo,Disiplina jjjjjjj candela ricoooooo pinga.