Obrint Pas was formed in 1993, and one year later, in 1994, they recorded their first tape which took them to win the 3rd "Tirant de Rock" (a rock festival). During the following years, the band also took part in several festivals that helped them to consolidate their music. Band members are: Xavi Sarrià (Guitar & vocals), Josep Pitarch, (Bass), Miquel Gironès (Dolçaina), Marc Guardiola (Drums), Robert Fernández (Guitar), Miquel Ramos ( Vocals & Keyboards).
Their first album came out in 1997 with the title La revolta de l'anima (The Soul's Revolution). Three years later, came Obrint Pas (2000), their first album with the record label Propaganda pel Fet. The consolidation of the group came with Terra(Land) in 2003, trying new styles. A year later, in 2004, they recorded La Flama (The Flame), which launched them onto the international scene with gigs in countries like Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Morocco and The Western Sahara.
Their last work En Moviment (Moving)(2005) is a live album with many collaborations such as Alex from Inadaptats, Fermin Muguruza, Al Tall... It was recorded in a tributing gig to Ovidi Montllor in Valencia ten years after his death. This work reached the TOP 20 bestseller albums in Spain (The only group singing in Catalan).
Benvingut Al Paradís
Obrint Pas Lyrics
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Butxaques buides als matins
Somnis perduts entre naufragis
Silencis als parcs de l'oblits.
Mentides als telediaris
Assassinats de dones seu pis
Cotxes cremats a l'extraradi
(benvinguts al paradis)
Tristeses creuant les fronteres
Murs y helicòpters als deserts
Somriures compartint favelles
Racisme i odi als teus carrers.
Noticies bomba a la pantalla
Misèries que no es poden dir
Terroristes al pentàgon
Pistoles a Wall Street.
(Benvinguts al paradis)
Desperta la fera
Que portes sempre dind del cor.
No falles, no t'enganyes,
No deixes que et guanye la por.
Apunta, dispara,
Ets massa jover per morir.
La selva t'espera...
Benvinguts al paradis.
Cares tristes al teu barri
Butxaques buides als matins
Somnis perduts entre naufragis
Silencis als parcs de l'oblits.
(Benvinguts al paradis)
Desperta la fera
Que portes sempre dind del cor.
No falles, no t'enganyes,
No deixes que et guanye la por.
Apunta, dispara,
Ets massa jover per morir.
La selva t'espera...
Benvinguts al paradis.
The lyrics of Obrint Pas's song Benvingut Al Paradís speak about the harsh realities of the world that we live in, where sadness and emptiness prevail in our neighborhoods and mornings, and where our dreams are shattered due to the many failures and setbacks we face. The song alludes to the violence that pervades our streets, and also speaks about how oppression and poverty bring forth a multitude of social evils such as racism, hatred, and discrimination. The lyrics aim to awaken a sense of resilience in the listener, urging them to recognize the ferocity within them and fight against the odds that are stacked against them without letting fear and intimidation get the better of them. It calls the listener to be brave, to pick up arms against injustice, and conquer their difficulties.
The lyrics are replete with imagery, with lines that refer to cars burning on the outskirts of town, sirens blaring in the night, and the sadness that spreads through our parks and streets. The song invokes feelings of powerlessness against the forces that are driving the world further towards chaos and despair. The lyrics tell us that we are all warriors in our own right, and that within us lies an animal waiting to break free and take on the challenges of the world, no matter how great or insurmountable they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Cares tristes al teu barri
Sad faces in your neighborhood
Butxaques buides als matins
Empty pockets in the mornings
Somnis perduts entre naufragis
Lost dreams among shipwrecks
Silencis als parcs de l'oblits
Silence in the parks of oblivion
Mentides als telediaris
Lies on the news
Assassinats de dones seu pis
Murders of women in their homes
Cotxes cremats a l'extraradi
Burnt cars in the outskirts
Sirenes y trets a les nits
Sirens and shots at night
(benvinguts al paradis)
(welcome to paradise)
Tristeses creuant les fronteres
Sadness crossing borders
Murs y helicòpters als deserts
Walls and helicopters in the deserts
Somriures compartint favelles
Smiles sharing shantytowns
Racisme i odi als teus carrers
Racism and hate in your streets
Noticies bomba a la pantalla
Bombshell news on the screen
Misèries que no es poden dir
Miseries that cannot be spoken of
Terroristes al pentàgon
Terrorists at the pentagon
Pistoles a Wall Street
Guns at Wall Street
(Benvinguts al paradis)
(welcome to paradise)
Desperta la fera
Awaken the beast
Que portes sempre dind del cor.
That you always carry within your heart.
No falles, no t'enganyes,
Don't fail, don't deceive yourself,
No deixes que et guanye la por.
Don't let fear win over you.
Apunta, dispara,
Aim, shoot,
Ets massa jover per morir.
You are too young to die.
La selva t'espera...
The jungle awaits you...
Benvinguts al paradis.
Welcome to paradise.
Cares tristes al teu barri
Sad faces in your neighborhood
Butxaques buides als matins
Empty pockets in the mornings
Somnis perduts entre naufragis
Lost dreams among shipwrecks
Silencis als parcs de l'oblits.
Silence in the parks of oblivion.
(Benvinguts al paradis)
(Welcome to paradise)
Desperta la fera
Awaken the beast
Que portes sempre dind del cor.
That you always carry within your heart.
No falles, no t'enganyes,
Don't fail, don't deceive yourself,
No deixes que et guanye la por.
Don't let fear win over you.
Apunta, dispara,
Aim, shoot,
Ets massa jover per morir.
You are too young to die.
La selva t'espera...
The jungle awaits you...
Benvinguts al paradis.
Welcome to paradise.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.