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).
Cançó de bressol
Obrint Pas Lyrics
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Per a dormir totes les nits,
I de matí sembrar la terra
I recollir tots els seus fruits.
Que la xiqueta és la flama
D'un poble i d'uns carrers,
De la llimera i la parra
The Obrint Pas's song "Cançó de bressol" tells the story of a mother who sings a lullaby every night to her daughter with the purpose of helping her fall asleep, and every morning she works hard to cultivate the land and collect its fruits. The lyrics are rich in symbolism and allusions to the connection between the mother, the daughter, and the land they inhabit.
The mother's singing represents the tradition and the culture passed down from generation to generation. It is a gentle voice that carries the values and beliefs of the community and provides comfort and guidance to the daughter. The mother's work in the fields, on the other hand, represents the connection between human beings and nature. It is a way to provide sustenance, to ensure the continuity of life, and to honor the land that sustains us.
The daughter, in turn, is described as a "flame" that shines in the village streets, a symbol of hope and courage. She embodies the beauty and the vitality of the land, represented by the "lime tree" and the "grapevine" and the "orange blossom". She is the future, the continuation of the traditions and the values of the community.
Overall, "Cançó de bressol" is a song that celebrates the connection between human beings and nature, between tradition and innovation, between past and future. It is a message of hope and resilience that reminds us of the importance of nurturing our roots and our environment so that we can create a better future for ourselves and our children.
Line by Line Meaning
La mare canta noneta
The mother sings a lullaby to her granddaughter
Per a dormir totes les nits,
To help her sleep every night,
I de matí sembrar la terra
And in the morning, sow the land
I recollir tots els seus fruits.
And collect all its fruits.
Que la xiqueta és la flama
Because the little girl is the flame,
D'un poble i d'uns carrers,
of a town and its streets,
De la llimera i la parra
Of the lemon tree and the vine,
I de la flor dels tarongers.
And of the orange blossom.
Contributed by Gianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.