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).
Del Sud
Obrint Pas Lyrics
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Sóc del sud i el meu caminar s'ha fet tant complicat que ja no veig el nord.
Del sud, la terra dels enganys, la terra d'amargors que sempre assequen plors.
Sóc del sud, país que ja no hi és, que s'amaga del temps dins el cor de la gent.
Sóc del sud dels sentiments, sóc del sud de les arrels, sóc del sud i porte als ulls llàgrimes de lluita i futur.
Del sud, d'allà on la terra mor, d'allà on la calor no em deixa veure el sol.
Sóc del sud i el meu caminar s'ha fet tant complicat que ja no veig el nord.
Del sud, la terra dels enganys, la terra d'amargors que sempre assequen plors.
Sóc del sud, del front meridional, del parlar refugiat, del somni exiliat.
Sóc del sud del meu cor, sóc del sud del meu món, sóc del sud del record, d'uns països sense nom
Sóc del sud dels sentiments, sóc del sud de les arrels, sóc del sud i porte als ulls llàgrimes de lluita i futur.
The lyrics of "Del Sud" by Obrint Pas express the identity and struggle of being from the southern region of the Catalan-speaking world. The singer speaks of the difficulties they face as a result of living in a land that is often overlooked or neglected, where the heat is so intense that it obscures the sunlight. They feel lost and directionless, unable to see the "north" that would guide them towards a better future.
The south is described as a land of deceit and bitterness, where tears are constantly shed. The singer identifies strongly with this land, seeing themselves as a product of its history and culture. Despite feeling marginalized and forgotten, they refuse to abandon their connection to the south and its people. The lyrics conclude with a powerful declaration of the singer's identity as a southerner, someone who carries within them both the pain and the hope of their land.
Line by Line Meaning
Del sud, d'allà on la terra mor, d'allà on la calor no em deixa veure el sol.
From the south, where the land dies, where the heat doesn't let me see the sun.
Sóc del sud i el meu caminar s'ha fet tant complicat que ja no veig el nord.
I'm from the south and my journey has become so complicated that I can no longer see the north.
Del sud, la terra dels enganys, la terra d'amargors que sempre assequen plors.
From the south, the land of deceit, the land of bitterness that always brings tears.
Sóc del sud, país que ja no hi és, que s'amaga del temps dins el cor de la gent.
I'm from the south, a country that no longer exists, that hides in people's hearts from time.
Sóc del sud del meu cor, sóc del sud del meu món, sóc del sud del record, d'uns països sense nom
I'm from the south of my heart, I'm from the south of my world, I'm from the south of memory, of nameless countries.
Sóc del sud dels sentiments, sóc del sud de les arrels, sóc del sud i porte als ulls llàgrimes de lluita i futur.
I'm from the south of feelings, I'm from the south of roots, I'm from the south and carry tears of struggle and future in my eyes.
Sóc del sud dels sentiments, sóc del sud de les arrels, sóc del sud i porte als ulls llàgrimes de lluita i futur.
I'm from the south of feelings, I'm from the south of roots, I'm from the south and carry tears of struggle and future in my eyes.
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.