Becoming involved in music since he was 15, in 1979 he and his brother Alejandro formed underground rock band ZAS. The following year he managed to contact Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and gain a spot on stage as the opening act for the British group for their Buenos Aires concerts. He turned ZAS into one of the most important argentine rock bands of the early 80s.
In 1986, Mateos recorded in the United States his first solo album (officially, but in practice he still used members of ZAS as supporting band). With a much more polished sound, and greater pop accessibility than the ZAS works, Mateos jumped on the crest of the wave of Argentine rock acts that dominated the 1986-1988 period all over Latin America, Spain, and elsewhere.
Solos en América was considered a watershed album containing cuts that would become classics of Rock en Español from that time, including the homonymous track, "Cuando Seas Grande", and "Mi Sombra en la Pared".
Riding a wave of massive popularity in Mexico, Mateos introduced the slogan "Rock en tu Idíoma" (Rock In Your Language) in 1987. He began touring that nation, introducing along the way local acts such as Caifanes and Maldita Vecindad, among others. All those groups would become major acts in their own right within a short period. In the 1987-1988 Mateos would tour Latin America to sell-out stadiums.[1] He was among the first Rock en Español acts to receive active support from fledgling MTV International.
The 1990s would be a period of continued solo success for Mateos and his now adult-pop rock music across the Spanish-speaking world, though ironically he would drop off somewhat in popularity in his homeland. In general, what in the rest of Latin America is considered rock, in Argentina tends to be seen as pop. This has sometimes led to cultural confusion about how to categorize the current Miguel Mateos musical output, as outside Argentina Mateos remains an iconic figure of the Rock en Español movement.
Mateos went on the so-called first Rock en Español tour of the United States in 1990, where he was awared the Bravo Musical Award. He released Bar Imperio in 1998 and after a hiatus released Uno in 2005.
Extra Extra
Miguel Mateos Lyrics
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puedo romper el diario de hoy,
nos dicen que el futuro es nuestro
entonces vos y yo que hacemos que hacemos
vos y yo, puedo sentir tu mano en mi broche
Los Sex Pistols tocan gratis esta noche
puedo acabar con el machismo argentino
Ya lo vas a ver.
Extra! Extra! No puedo verte mal.
Nada es real, todo es ficción
Viviendo con la cola entre las piernas
en el callejón.
Extra! Extra! No puedo verte mal.
Seguridad para crear y no tengo dinero para un mísero
café en la popular.
Tengo un a cassette. puedo invitarte a Obras
con este tiempo nos han echo olvidar que en
este país se puede ser feliz,
puedo pedirle una limosna al presidente
puedo morirme de hambre con la gente
que estás haciendo en mi propio baño
quien lo aguante mas
Extra! Extra! No puedo verte mal.
The lyrics to Miguel Mateos's song "Extra Extra" tackle various themes of societal issues and personal relationships. In the opening lines, Mateos describes the freedom to express love and break free from conformity by writing "I love you" on a mirror and breaking today's news, which is a symbol of society's constant cycle of negativity. He then questions the future and our decisions within it by asking "what do we do?," which shows a conflict between society's expectations and personal desires.
The following verses focus on specific issues within Argentina, such as Machismo and poverty. Mateos expresses his frustration with these problems and vows to take action, claiming that the Sex Pistols (a band known for their punk rock rebellion) are playing for free tonight, and he can put an end to Machismo. He also comments on the struggle of living in poverty and the unfairness of needing money even to buy a simple cup of coffee. However, despite these challenges, Mateos offers hope and suggests that happiness is still possible in Argentina, exemplified by the invitation to the Obras concert.
Overall, the song "Extra Extra" is a commentary on the problems that exist within society and the actions one can take to make a difference. Mateos highlights the importance of breaking away from societal norms and expectations to pursue personal fulfillment and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Puedo escribir ''Te amo'' en el espejo
I have the ability to use a marker to declare my love to myself or anyone else on the bathroom mirror.
Puedo romper el diario de hoy
I have the power to destroy today's news, to ignore or challenge what society wants me to believe.
Nos dicen que el futuro es nuestro
People tell us that the future belongs to us, it is ours to create and shape as we see fit.
Entonces vos y yo que hacemos que hacemos
What actions will you and I take to shape our future and make the most of our opportunities?
Vos y yo, puedo sentir tu mano en mi broche
We are together, romantically intertwined, as I feel the touch of your hand on my shoulder.
Los Sex Pistols tocan gratis esta noche
The Sex Pistols are playing for free tonight - this is a time to break free from societal norms and enjoy something different.
Puedo acabar con el machismo argentino
I can fight against the prevalent machismo mindset in Argentina and help bring about gender equality.
Ya lo vas a ver.
You will see that it is possible to break free from the traditional viewpoints that hold us back.
Extra! Extra! No puedo verte mal.
Breaking free from the norm, the world is full of fake news and fake realities. We must keep moving forward and never lose sight of what is real.
Nada es real, todo es ficción
Everything that is presented to us as real by society is often just a fabrication or misleading information.
Viviendo con la cola entre las piernas
Living life as if we are lesser, always cowering in fear and never standing up for ourselves.
en el callejón.
Cornered and limited by the expectations and morals of others, backed into a place where we cannot breathe or grow.
Seguridad para crear y no tengo dinero para un mísero café en la popular.
I want to create and be secure in my passion, but I cannot even afford to buy coffee at a popular local spot.
Tengo una cassette.
I have a cassette tape, a small portable device that has the capability to bring joy and connection through the power of music.
Puedo invitarte a Obras
Let's spend time together at Obras, a place where we can escape societal pressures and enjoy ourselves.
Con este tiempo nos han echo olvidar que en este país se puede ser feliz,
We have been conditioned to forget that it is possible to be happy in this country despite the obstacles that try to bring us down.
Puedo pedirle limosna al presidente
I can beg our leader for mercy, even if I know deep down they won't listen to my cries for help and change.
puedo morirme de hambre con la gente
I understand what it's like to go hungry and suffer alongside others who share my struggles.
¿Qué estás haciendo en mi propio baño?
What are you doing in my bathroom, infringing on my personal space and boundaries?
¿Quién lo aguante más?
Who can stand the pressure and expectations of society for much longer?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIGUEL ANGEL MATEOS
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Riicky mielnik
Hola tengo 15 años y mis amigos se burlan de mi porque amo esta musica la musica de verdad miguel mateos es un idolo para mi es lo mejor que hay espero de verdad que se empiece a tomar en serio el volver a hacer sonar estas musicas en la radio
CAZADOR DE FANTASMAS Y PELOTUDOS
@Gustavo Mendoza tampoco la.pavada
Gustavo Mendoza
Esto es oro.. Mateos el mejor intérprete del rock.. Un genio
Manuel Akerman
No saben nada tus amigos,no le des margaritas a los chanchos...
Omar Velazquez
Simplemente reite de las opiniones y disfruta. Tenés criterio y personalidad :)
Beti Abram
No des bola tus amigos no saben lo que es la música.
Anita María
Radio Panamericana, aquí en Perú emitió un concierto donde se podía escuchar este tema, recuerdo que pegaba la oreja a la radio tratando de sacar las letras. No había mucha difusión de sus temas, pero ahí escuchando la emisora para poder disfrutar de las canciones de éste músico maravilloso. Creo que aún con el paso de los años estas canciones siguen vigentes, son de ayer, pero que bien se escuchan ahora. Grande MM
Alan G. Bravo
Este tema lo escribo en el 83 más o menos... es lamentable que el tema siga siendo actual, digo, es lamentable porque en 30 años no cambio nada el país... lo escuchaba a mi edad mi papá y lo escucho ahora... genial la cancion y la letra... un genio Miguel
MrLaizard
@A AD Si algo destruyo a Argentina eso fue el antiperonismo
A AD
El peronismo? El conformismo de la gente?