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.
Un mundo feliz
Miguel Mateos Lyrics
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Veo el bulevar
La gente esta perdida
Un cielo gris
Las mascaras y el gas
Ya no podré besarte
Una dulce Vietnamita
Le quiere explicar a su amor
De Nicaragua que nadie pago los daños
En tantos años
Dios salve a América
Mundo feliz
Naves sin luz
Se estrellan en la red
Del un láser casamoscas
Llora un bebe
Un hombre
Una mujer
Se aman en la atmósfera
Yo no quiero tanques rojos
Avanzando por mi barrio una mañana
Una revolución de Mayo en homenaje al rey de España
La historia engaña
Dios salve a América
Mundo feliz
Mundo feliz.
The song "Un mundo feliz" by Miguel Mateos is a critique of society and the world we live in. The song starts with the singer observing the busy street (bulevar) and seeing the people who are lost in their own world, which is represented by the gray sky. The use of masks and gas suggests that people are living in a world of fear and uncertainty. The lyrics "ya no podré besarte" (I won't be able to kiss you anymore) imply that the world has become so polluted and dangerous that even love and intimacy are at risk.
In the second verse, the singer talks about a Vietnamese woman who is hiding in his closet. She wants to explain to her lover from Nicaragua that nobody paid for the damages caused by wars and conflicts over the years. This shows the destructive nature of wars and how people are affected by them. The chorus "Dios salve a América, mundo feliz" (God save America, happy world) is ironic because the world is not a happy place, and the problems of society are not solved just by asking for divine intervention.
The third verse talks about the failures of technology and progress. The "naves sin luz" (ships without light) crashing into the "red laser casamoscas" (fly swatter) represent the dangers of advanced technology that can create more harm than good. The crying baby, a man and a woman in love in the atmosphere, and the desire for no more red tanks advancing through the singer's neighborhood all show the complexities and contradictions of life. The reference to the "revolución de Mayo en homenaje al rey de España" (the May Revolution in honor of the Spanish king) shows that history can be rewritten or manipulated, and it's important to challenge the official narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Mundo feliz
The singer feels like the world around them is happy and content, but the following lines contradict this idea.
Veo el bulevar
The singer sees the world outside, represented by a street, and recognizes the societal issues that exist within it.
La gente esta perdida
The people on the street are symbolically lost, unable to find their way in the world or connect with others.
Un cielo gris
The sky is bleak and gloomy, representing the artist's negative view of the world.
Las mascaras y el gas
The artist sees people wearing masks and possibly being exposed to gas, which could represent societal oppression and violence.
Ya no podré besarte
The singer regrets that they won't be able to kiss someone they care about, possibly due to societal turmoil preventing them from doing so.
Una dulce Vietnamita
The singer mentions a Vietnamese woman hidden in their closet, who may be a symbol of societal oppression or a literal refugee seeking shelter.
Escondida en mi armario
The woman is hiding from something or someone, possibly authorities.
Le quiere explicar a su amor
The woman wants to explain to her lover, likely the artist, about the damage done in Nicaragua that has gone unpunished for many years.
De Nicaragua que nadie pago los daños
The artist references the damage done to Nicaragua, likely by outside forces, that has yet to be addressed or atoned for.
En tantos años
The damage has gone unaddressed for many years, adding to the societal turmoil.
Dios salve a América
The artist calls on God to save America, possibly as an ironic statement since America is not necessarily a safe or just place.
Naves sin luz
The singer describes ships without lights, which could symbolize people lost or struggling in the world.
Se estrellan en la red
These ships crash into each other, possibly due to societal forces or a lack of direction in life.
Del un láser casamoscas
The singer mentions a 'laser flyswatter', possibly as a reference to people who are trying to control the societal problems but ultimately failing.
Llora un bebe
A baby cries, representing innocence and vulnerability in a world that is not necessarily safe for children.
Un hombre
A man is present, possibly representing societal conflict and tension.
Una mujer
A woman is also present, which could represent hope or the possibility of love and connection amidst the turmoil.
Se aman en la atmósfera
The man and woman love each other in the midst of the societal chaos, representing the possibility for human connection and compassion despite difficult circumstances.
Yo no quiero tanques rojos
The artist does not want to see red tanks, possibly representing military oppression or violence.
Avanzando por mi barrio una mañana
The tanks are advancing through the artist's neighborhood, representing the societal conflict and tension that is affecting them personally.
Una revolución de Mayo en homenaje al rey de España
The artist mentions a revolution in May, possibly referring to a historical event where a revolution was attempted to honor the king of Spain. This may be an ironic or sarcastic statement, as the king did not necessarily deserve honor or respect for his actions at the time.
La historia engaña
The singer reflects on how history can deceive people, possibly referring to how people tend to view history in a certain way that may not accurately represent the past.
Mundo feliz
The song ends with the repeated refrain of 'happy world', which is intended to be ironic given the dark themes presented throughout the lyrics.
Writer(s): Miguel Mateos, Miguel Angel Mateos Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Mgb S.A. De C, Sadaic Latin Copyrights Inc.
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hector larrea
Miguel Mateos-ZAS - Un Mundo Feliz (Rockas Vivas1985) '21
Mundo feliz
Veo el bulevar
La gente esta perdida
Un cielo gris
Las mascaras y el gas
Ya no podré besarte
Una dulce Vietnamita
Escondida en mi armario
Le quiere explicar a su amor
De Nicaragua que nadie pago los daños
En tantos años
Dios salve a América
Mundo feliz
Naves sin luz
Se estrellan en la red
Del un láser casamoscas
Llora un bebe
Un hombre
Una mujer
Se aman en la atmósfera
Yo no quiero tanques rojos
Avanzando por mi barrio una mañana
Una revolución de Mayo en homenaje al rey de España
La historia engaña
Dios salve a América
Mundo feliz
Mundo feliz...
Autor(s): Miguel Mateos
Muchas Gracias Cherlye680 por compartir esta cancion.
Telesonico Home Studio
Dios ... q pasa q no salen a la luz músicos así en la actualidad???
hector larrea
Miguel Mateos-ZAS - Un Mundo Feliz (Rockas Vivas1985) '21
Mundo feliz
Veo el bulevar
La gente esta perdida
Un cielo gris
Las mascaras y el gas
Ya no podré besarte
Una dulce Vietnamita
Escondida en mi armario
Le quiere explicar a su amor
De Nicaragua que nadie pago los daños
En tantos años
Dios salve a América
Mundo feliz
Naves sin luz
Se estrellan en la red
Del un láser casamoscas
Llora un bebe
Un hombre
Una mujer
Se aman en la atmósfera
Yo no quiero tanques rojos
Avanzando por mi barrio una mañana
Una revolución de Mayo en homenaje al rey de España
La historia engaña
Dios salve a América
Mundo feliz
Mundo feliz...
Autor(s): Miguel Mateos
Muchas Gracias Cherlye680 por compartir esta cancion.
german boemo
UNO DE LOS MEJORES TEMAS QUE HE ESCUCHADO EN MI VIDA UN TEMON DE AQUELLOS Y MIGUEL UN GENIO
Marcelo Cabaña
La primera canción que se de memoria la letra desde mis lejanos 12 años, gracias por dejarlo por aca
Gustavo Fuentealba
Piel de gallina...que temazo por favor!!! Cuánto talento por el amor de Dios..
Leonardo Alvarez
Que temazo por Dios! Cuántos recuerdos!
tefifon fon
Increibles recuerdos de mi secuendaria...que letra profunda...igual que el reggaeton de hoy.
Ricardo César Carballo
Yauw cambió salvo nuestra edad....
Limbo Py
Hermoso tema, sigue vigente 2020
Eduardo Iriarte
lo escuché en 1985 en Dic, y aún lo escucho ,
si el lee esto lo invito cordialmente a mi casa en Antofagasta Chile ,
marcó una época y movimiento