Marta and her group perform a repertoire of original compositions based on Latin American rhythms. She mixes the joy of the Caribbean with the nostalgia of the Andes, adding jazz and pop elements. With more than 70 compositions, she has traversed Colombian cumbias and bambucos, Argentine zambas, Cuban son and Peruvian landos, with results that evoke in whatever language she is singing in. That may be the reason that lead Marta to share the stage with musicians of different genres such as Bonnie Raitt , John Mayer, Totó la Momposina and Mercedes Sosa. Marta was also chosen to record Kris Kristofferson’s “The Circle” on a tribute to this great American icon. Marta “lifted that song up to when it’s supposed to be, to where it belongs,” according to Kristofferson himself.
In March 2003, Marta’s song "Paula Ausente", based on the book "Paula" by Isabel Allende, won the The SIBL Project International songwriting contest as the best song inspired by a South American book. The song was included on a CD among artists such as Tom Waits and David Bowie.
Her song “La Ronda” was included in the Putumayo World Music compilation entitled “Women of Latin America”. In 2005 Marta was chosen by “Fucsia”, a Colombian magazine as one of the 5 Most representative Colombian women of the year. With four albums under her belt, her self-released "Solo es vivir" was chosen by The Boston Globe as one of the 10 best albums of 2003 and her "Cantos de Agua Dulce" (2004) released by Chesky Records, was nominated for the Billboard Latin Music Awards as the best Latin Jazz Album of the year among Paco de Lucia’s, Nestor Torres’ and Gonzalo Rubalcaba’s. Her album “Entre Cada Palabra” (2005 chesky records) placed Marta Gómez as “The Best National World-Music Artist of 2006” by the Boston Phoenix. In an interview on the National Public Radio, journalist Steve Inskeep said he admires Marta’s capacity of “turning the bitter history of her native country into sweet music”.
Lucia
Marta Gómez Lyrics
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Cuando todos duerman la siesta
Y la noche ya se esté acercando
Yo vendré a buscarte Lucía, a cantarte Lucía, yo...
Cuando todo cambie de repente
Y tu mundo gire más despacio
Cuando todos duerman la siesta
Y la noche ya se esté acercando
Yo vendré a buscarte Lucía, a cantarte Lucía, yo...
Cuando todo cambie de repente
Y tu mundo gire más despacio
Yo vendré a contarte Lucía, una historia Lucía, yo...
Cuando el frío muy fuerte te abrace
Y el invierno te mire de frente
Yo vendré a cantarte Lucía, a abrazarte Lucía, yo...
Cuando el frío muy fuerte te abrace
Y el invierno te mire de frente
Yo vendré a cantarte Lucía, a abrazarte Lucía, yo...
The song Lucia by Marta Gomez is a Cuban Son song that is a beautiful expression of romantic love. The lyrics of the song express the singer's undying love and commitment to Lucia, whom he pledges to come and sing to whenever she feels lonely, to hold her tightly when she feels cold, and to tell her stories that would inspire her whenever she feels down.
The opening lines of the song sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer pledges to come to Lucia's rescue whenever she needs him. The use of the phrases "cuando todos duerman la siesta" and "cuando todo cambie de repente" highlights the fact that the singer will be there for Lucia at all times of the day and night, through all the changes that life brings.
The chorus of the song, which repeats twice in the song, brings out the strong emotional connection between the singer and Lucia, as he pledges to sing to her when she feels lonely, to hold her tightly when she feels cold, and to tell her stories that would inspire her whenever she feels down.
Overall, the song Lucia is a beautiful expression of love, loyalty, and commitment, set to the beautiful rhythms of Cuban Son music. It is a perfect illustration of the romantic and sentimental nature of Cuban music.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando todos duerman la siesta
When everyone takes their afternoon nap
Y la noche ya se esté acercando
And the night is approaching
Yo vendré a buscarte Lucía, a cantarte Lucía, yo...
I will come to find you, Lucia, to sing to you, Lucia, I...
Cuando todo cambie de repente
When everything suddenly changes
Y tu mundo gire más despacio
And your world slows down
Yo vendré a contarte Lucía, una historia Lucía, yo...
I will come to tell you, Lucia, a story, Lucia, I...
Cuando el frío muy fuerte te abrace
When the strong cold embraces you
Y el invierno te mire de frente
And winter looks at you straight on
Yo vendré a cantarte Lucía, a abrazarte Lucía, yo...
I will come to sing to you, Lucia, to hug you, Lucia, I...
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vêrö Sancho S.
¡Qué dulzura de canción! Apenas como para llamarse Lucía... 😍💖👏
Teténuc
Que preciosidad ❤😅🎉 Gracias Martha... SIEMPRE
Rod MM
Wow! Super, buenísima.
Iris De la Sota
I used to sign this song to my daughter Lucia when she was a baby to help her fall sleep.
Teresa Aguirre
Gracias es hermosa y se la dedique a mi nieta lucia que esta en españa .
Vanesa
Hooo que bella, gracias Yaya , es hermosa😍😢
Teresa Aguirre
@Vanesa 😃
Antonio García Velasquez
Me gusta .