In 2001 Merche were in the Spanish pre-selection for Eurovision Song Contest with the song "No Pidas Mas Amor" under the name Luna. She finished in 6th place, but signed with Vale Music and start to record her first album Mi Sueño. From spring 2002 to the end of summer, the single "No Pidas Mas Amor" was a national hit in Spain, with TV appearances supporting the single and album, and was also the title track of the Spanish version of Big Brother.
"Como Pude" was released as second single, but sales were not as high as expected. In fall 2002 the third single, "Le Deseo" was released, and the album became a hit, up to #12 some weeks, and certificated gold, and a months later, platinum.
In the summer of 2003 the fourth single was released, "Mi Sueño", also with supporting appearances in TV.
In 2002 and 2003, Merche toured with her first album, in the Mi Sueño Tour, where she sang all songs from the album and two covers of other artists, Alaska's "A Quien Le Importa" and Ray Heredia's "Alegria de Vivir".
Para gustos los colores
Merche Lyrics
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Sus batallas sus historias apenas calló ohoo!,
Fue genial y divertido, un autentico señor,
Pero a la hora de irnos se le olvido.
Estribillo:
Me da lo mismo que me digan,
La gente es que habla por hablar,
Que para gustos los colores. (BIS).
Un que vive con poquito,
Dice que es rico porque quien solo tiene
Dinero es mas pobre que el.
Con su gente y su guitarra,
Sobra todo lo demás solo esas pequeñas cosas
Las que mas dan.
Estribillo:
Me da lo mismo que me digan,
De aquel mejor no te enamores,
La gente es que habla por hablar,
Que para gustos los colores. (BIS).
The first verse of Merche's song Para gustos los colores talks about going on a first date with someone and being pleasantly surprised by how interesting and authentic they were. The person opened up about their battles and stories, making the experience both great and fun. However, at the end of the night, the person forgot something (presumably to call or text later). This verse highlights the excitement and potential of a new relationship, but also the small signs that can be overlooked.
The chorus, "Me da lo mismo que me digan, de aquel mejor no te enamores, la gente es que habla por hablar, que para gustos los colores" translates to "I don't care what they tell me about not falling in love, people just talk for talking's sake because everyone has different tastes." It serves as a reminder to trust one's own feelings and not be swayed by others' opinions. Love is subjective, and what one person may find amazing, another may not.
The second verse tells the story of someone who lives simply and finds richness in things beyond material possessions. They have their people and their guitar, and those small things bring them the most joy. This verse reinforces the message of the chorus, that what makes someone happy is subjective and unique.
Overall, the song Para gustos los colores is an ode to individuality and not being swayed by the opinions of others. It celebrates the beauty in finding joy in what makes someone happy, regardless of what others may think.
Line by Line Meaning
Buena la primera cita, todo en el me sorprendió,
The first date was great, everything about him surprised me.
Sus batallas sus historias apenas calló ohoo!,
He didn't hesitate to share his battles and stories.
Fue genial y divertido, un autentico señor,
He was great, funny, and a true gentleman.
Pero a la hora de irnos se le olvido.
But when it was time to leave, he forgot something.
Me da lo mismo que me digan,
I don't care what they say to me.
De aquel mejor no te enamores,
Don't fall in love with him.
La gente es que habla por hablar,
People just talk for the sake of talking.
Que para gustos los colores. (BIS).
But everyone has their own tastes and preferences.
Un que vive con poquito,
Someone who lives with very little.
Dice que es rico porque quien solo tiene
Says he's rich because someone who only has
Dinero es mas pobre que el.
Money is poorer than he is.
Con su gente y su guitarra,
With his people and his guitar.
Sobra todo lo demás solo esas pequeñas cosas.
Everything else is unnecessary, only those small things matter.
Me da lo mismo que me digan,
I don't care what they say to me.
De aquel mejor no te enamores,
Don't fall in love with him.
La gente es que habla por hablar,
People just talk for the sake of talking.
Que para gustos los colores. (BIS).
But everyone has their own tastes and preferences.
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.