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).
Punt De Mira
Obrint Pas Lyrics
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Dins la meua capsa gris,
Esperant la primavera
Esperant els primers crits.
Mira, ja arriba la tempesta
La veu que em fa tremolar.
He après a tindre un punt de mira
Els meus ulls no em deixen veure
De tant l'odi acumulat,
He perdut tota esperança
De tornar a ser normal...
Sobre el meu cap,
Un punt de mira en el meu cap.
The lyrics to Obrint Pas's song "Punt De Mira" paint a picture of someone feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a gray world, waiting for something to change. They describe the arrival of a storm and a voice that makes the singer tremble. However, despite these difficulties, the singer has learned to have a "punt de mira" fixed on their own head. This translates to a "sightpoint" or "aiming point," suggesting that the singer has learned to focus on their own perspective and keep moving forward.
The song is ultimately about perseverance and finding a way to keep going even in tough times. The singer acknowledges that they can't see clearly due to the hatred they've accumulated, but they have managed to find a way to keep going. The "punt de mira" serves as a symbol of determination and the ability to stay centered even when everything else is chaotic.
Overall, "Punt De Mira" is a powerful song about the resilience of the human spirit. It acknowledges the difficulties that we all face in life, but ultimately encourages listeners to find a way to keep moving forward, no matter how hard it may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Els dies m'agobien
I am feeling overwhelmed by the passing days.
Dins la meua capsa gris,
I am feeling trapped in my own grey thoughts.
Esperant la primavera
I am hoping for a new beginning and a better future.
Esperant els primers crits.
I am anticipating the first signs of change and progress.
Mira, ja arriba la tempesta
Look, the storm is coming.
La veu que em fa tremolar.
The voice that makes me shake with fear and uncertainty.
He après a tindre un punt de mira
I have learned to have a clear focus and target in life.
Fixat sobre el meu cap.
Fixed upon my own goals and aspirations.
Els meus ulls no em deixen veure
My eyes cannot see beyond the accumulated hatred and negativity.
De tant l'odi acumulat,
Because of the hatred that I have accumulated over time.
He perdut tota esperança
I have lost all hope.
De tornar a ser normal...
Of returning to a state of normalcy and peace.
Sobre el meu cap,
Above my own head.
Un punt de mira en el meu cap.
There is a clear focus and target that I have set for myself.
Contributed by Eva O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.