Native of Barcelona, Nacho Umbert was the lead singer and songwriter of the… Read Full Bio ↴Native of Barcelona, Nacho Umbert was the lead singer and songwriter of the cult Spanish band Paperhouse, whose only album, remarkably titled “Adiós” and recorded and produced by Kramer in his Noise-NJ Estudios in 1995, is still considered one of the most unique and unclassifiable records of the 90s independent scene in our country.

Now Nacho returns to the spotlight after almost 15 years of silence, with a totally different approach to music and a preference for chamber-pop, bossa-nova and acoustic structures, all giving shape to ten short stories featuring everyday heroes disguised as common people.

Colorete y quitasueño
Nacho Umbert & la compañía Lyrics

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Niño marica
solian llamarte las ratas del pueblo.
Mierda de infancia
esquivando pedradas paletos animales.
Fin de semana
se encienden las luces se acaba la farsa.
Te vistes de negro tacones y pluma colorete y quitasueño
Noches de colores de secretos en los baños

apareces cada viernes puntual como un reloj en La Divina
reputada discoteca clandestina
te hablan te miran te adoran
susurran que te quieren ladrones princesas payasos macarras modernas y actores tan guapos

Te va te va te va te va la noche y el compas de las miradas
Te va te va te va te va la noche en el fragor de la batalla
Te va te va te va te va comprar en la boutiques de temporada
te va te va te va la fiesta y no dormir nunca en tu cama

Noches de colores de secretos en los baños
apareces puntual en La Divina
Noches de colores de secretos en los baños apareces puntual en La Divina
Reputada discoteca clandestina

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Overall Meaning

The song "Colorete y quitasueño" by Nacho Umbert & la compañía talks about the experiences of a young homosexual boy in a small town where he is constantly bullied and rejected by the people. The first verse describes his childhood as a nightmare where he had to avoid stones thrown by the local bullies. But then, as he grows up, he embraces his true identity and starts going out to a clandestine disco called La Divina, where he can be himself without fear of judgment. He dresses up in black, high heels, feathers, and makeup, a clear sign of his flamboyant personality. In La Divina, he feels accepted and loved by everyone, including thieves, princesses, clowns, modern thugs, and handsome actors.

The chorus talks about how much he enjoys the nightlife and the attention he receives from others. He loves the feeling of being part of the action and the thrill of the battle. He spends his money on trendy clothes and never sleeps in his bed because he is always partying. Finally, the last verse repeats the idea of the disco being a secret place where he can be himself and feel appreciated by others.

One interesting thing to note about the song is that "Colorete y quitasueño" is a Spanish expression that means "blush and dream catcher." It is also the name of a brand of makeup sold in Spain. The song was released in 2011 and is included in their second album, "Ay...". The band is from Catalonia, and their music is a mix of pop and folk with influences from Mediterranean and Latin American music.

Line by Line Meaning

Niño marica
The town rats used to mockingly call you a gay child.

solian llamarte las ratas del pueblo.
The local thugs used to verbally bully you when you were younger.

Mierda de infancia
Your childhood was anything but ideal.

esquivando pedradas paletos animales.
You had to dodge rocks thrown by savage, uncivilized country folk.

Fin de semana
When the weekend comes,

se encienden las luces se acaba la farsa.
lights go on and the charade ends.

Te vistes de negro tacones y pluma colorete y quitasueño
You dress yourself in black, high heels, feathers, blusher and makeup to help you forget your troubles.

Noches de colores de secretos en los baños
Nights of vibrant colors and secret affairs in the restrooms.

apareces cada viernes puntual como un reloj en La Divina
Every Friday you appear at La Divina promptly as clockwork.

reputada discoteca clandestina
The world-famous secret nightclub.

te hablan te miran te adoran
People talk, look and adore you.

susurran que te quieren ladrones princesas payasos macarras modernas y actores tan guapos
Thieves, princesses, clowns, thugs, modern people, and even handsome actors whisper words of love to you.

Te va te va te va te va la noche y el compas de las miradas
The night and the rhythm of the gazes entice you so much.

Te va te va te va te va la noche en el fragor de la batalla
You love the power struggle of the night.

Te va te va te va te va comprar en la boutiques de temporada
You enjoy shopping at trendy boutiques.

te va te va te va la fiesta y no dormir nunca en tu cama
Party life is what you crave, and you never spend a night in your bed.

Noches de colores de secretos en los baños apareces puntual en La Divina
Nights of vibrant colors and secret affairs in the restrooms, and you are always punctual at La Divina.

Reputada discoteca clandestina
The world-famous secret nightclub.

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