OV7 followed a trend started during the 1980s by another pop group Timbiriche. In 1989, Mexican singer and producer 'Julissa', decided to do her own version of 'Grease' or 'Vaselina' (in Spanish). After the season finished, Julissa decided to form a group based on the play, following the trend set by 'Timbiriche', she founded 'La Onda Vaselina'. Shortly after, they recorded their first album, with remarkable success and with singles like, 'Que Buen Reventon' (their first single) and 'Triste Es El Primer Adios', that became big hits during the early 1990s. With their first album they sold over 100,000 copies, and had a successful tour. Their second album: 'Onda Vaselina 2', was one of the most successful albums of the 90's in Mexico, with popular hits that became public domain, such as: 'El Calendario' and 'Voy Voy Voy'. Their next album was, 'Dulces Para Ti', which was followed by a set of live shows in one of Mexico City's most important venues, the 'Teatro Aldama'. The album's biggest hits were 'Tu Seras Mi Baby' and 'La Llorona Loca'.
Their fourth album was a 'Regional Mexican Music' album named: 'Que se pongan botas y se quiten tenis' (Put some boots on and lose the tennis shoes). The biggest hit of the album was the song of the same name. The group had also several hits in Spain from that album.
OV7 took a long break after that, and then came back with a more mature sound, during their teenage years. They came out with 'HOY' (Today), an album that was targeted for the teen market. It featured alternative rock songs mixed with pop and strong lyrics. Hits were 'Que Sube Que Baja' and 'Perdon'. The album flopped and the group decided to take a long break, in which they also considered to split.
In 1998 Onda Vaselina made a huge come back with a strong album that made history in the Mexican charts: 'Entrega Total'. The album sent the group back to the #1 spot not only in Mexico, but the rest of Latin America, The biggest hits were 'Mirame A Los Ojos', 'Un Pie Tras Otro Pie' and 'Te Quiero Tanto Tanto', which peaked at #1 in the Billboard Latin Chart. Still today both songs are played in clubs and weddings throughout Latin America. The group also toured and filled the Auditorio Nacional 4 times, while they released their album 'Vuela Mas Alto' which had the hit: 'No Es Obsesion'. After Vuela Mas Alto, Onda Vaselina decided to take a break and finished their relations with their manager and creator Julissa.
After 8 years went by, and Onda Vaselina were ready to come back without Julissa. For legal reasons, they switched their name to OV7 (which stands for Onda Vaselina 7, for the number of members) and released their first single 'Enloqueceme' and their album 'CD 00', which was one of the biggest albums in Mexican history, and this time, they filled the Auditorio Nacional 10 times. At the time the group reached the #1 spot throughout Latin America with singles like 'Shabadabada', 'Mas Que Amor', 'Jam' and the hit 'Enloqueceme'. The album sold 2 million copies in Mexico and contained an English speaking single 'Angelica' that was never released.
As being Mexico's biggest pop group, they tried to make the 'crossover' to the English speaking market with an English version of their new single 'Love Colada' which was the first single from their album 'Siete Latidos' (Seven Beats). The song was only released for promo in North America and due to group problems with Televisa, they promoted it in Latin America with average success. The group was invited to collaborate in the 2002 World Cup Official Album with the track: 'Bringing The World Back Home'.
In November 2002, the group announced their plans to split up live at Operacion Triunfo TV show. Followed by a Greatest Hits CD ,'Punto', in 2003, OV7 had a farewell tour and officially split up in June 2003 after 14 years of being together.
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Caleidoscópico
Onda Vaselina Lyrics
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Me sentía mal
A punto de ponerme a llorar
Intenté que no se notara
El corazón de tan acelerado
Quería saltar
De mi pecho y caminar
Muy lentamente sin decir nada
Te dejé marchar
CORO:
El amor en plan caleidoscópico
Altera la realidad
Siempre deja atrás
Un trauma hipnótico
Cuando se va
Todos los días parecen iguales
Desde que no estás
No sé cómo conseguir
Aterrizar
Lo que empezó siendo sólo un juego
Se descontroló
CORO:
El amor en plan caleidoscópico
Altera la realidad
Y nos deja atrás
Su trauma hipnótico
Cuando se va
El amor es tan caleidoscópico
Que altera la realidad
Tiene un gran poder alucinógeno
Así nos va
Menguó la luna y cambió mi suerte
Me haces falta ya
CORO:
El amor en plan caleidoscópico
Altera la realidad
Siempre deja atrás
Un trauma hipnótico
Cuando se va
El amor es tan caleidoscópico
Que altera la realidad
Tiene un gran poder alucinógeno
Así nos va
CORO:
El amor en plan caleidoscópico
Altera la realidad
Y nos deja atrás
Un trauma hipnótico
Cuando se va
El amor es tan caleidoscópico
Que altera la realidad
Tiene un gran poder alucinógeno
Así nos va
The lyrics of "Caleidoscópico" by Onda Vaselina depict a situation where the singer is unable to face someone they have feelings for. They feel so overwhelmed that they are on the brink of tears but attempt to hide their emotions. However, the intensity of their feelings causes their heart to beat faster and they want to follow the person they're in love with, but they don't do so. Later, they feel lost and disoriented after the person has left their life. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "El amor en plan caleidoscópico" ("Love in kaleidoscopic form"), emphasizing the idea that love can create an altered reality or a hallucinogenic effect. The lyrics also suggest that love can leave a traumatic after-effect once it has ended.
The song also touches on the idea that love can start out as a game but quickly spiral out of control - something that the singer has experienced firsthand. The final lines of the song mention that the singer's luck has changed since the person they loved left.
Overall, "Caleidoscópico" explores the intense emotions and effects that love can have on one's perception of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
No pude ni mirarte a la cara
I couldn't even look at you in the face
Me sentía mal
I felt bad
A punto de ponerme a llorar
On the verge of crying
Intenté que no se notara
I tried not to show it
El corazón de tan acelerado
My heart was racing so fast
Quería saltar
It wanted to jump
De mi pecho y caminar
Out of my chest and walk
Detrás de ti
Behind you
Muy lentamente sin decir nada
Very slowly without saying anything
Te dejé marchar
I let you go
El amor en plan caleidoscópico
Love in a kaleidoscopic way
Altera la realidad
Alters reality
Siempre deja atrás
Always leaves behind
Un trauma hipnótico
A hypnotic trauma
Cuando se va
When it goes away
Todos los días parecen iguales
All days seem the same
Desde que no estás
Since you're not here
No sé cómo conseguir
I don't know how to get
Aterrizar
Back to reality
Lo que empezó siendo sólo un juego
What started as just a game
Se descontroló
Got out of control
El amor es tan caleidoscópico
Love is so kaleidoscopic
Que altera la realidad
That alters reality
Tiene un gran poder alucinógeno
It has a great hallucinogenic power
Así nos va
That's how it goes for us
Menguó la luna y cambió mi suerte
The moon waned and my luck changed
Me haces falta ya
I miss you already
Y nos deja atrás
And leaves us behind
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lulú Guerrero
Esta rola marcó mi infancia, lo mejor de mi niñez se resume en ella, pasar tardes haciendo tarea escuchando esta cancion, quizá no sabía lo que significaba, pero era mi favorita... gracias!
chihuas Vargas
Tiene un ritmo que atrapa... Me. Paso lo. Mismo!!!
Eliazar Platas Castillo
2018, para mi gusto esta música no pasa de moda arriba los 90s.
Jaime Melendez
ademas de que esta rola tiene un ritmo muy bailable toda la letra es muy verdad. el amor en plan caleidoscopico altera la realidad y nos deja atrás un trauma hipnótico cuando se va. Saludos!
Giovanni Aguilar
buenisima que recuerdos y aun hooy tantos años les juro me levanto cantando esa cancion o la mantengo en mi cabeza asi de la nada wooowww que momentos los 90s
Karol Ash
No sé, es una mezcla de sentimientos raros. Me recuerda al año 99, cuando yo tenía 9 años, y a las vacaciones de verano de ese año. Teníamos el perfume de "Chanel No.5", mi hermana mayor, lo utilizaba, mientras esta canción sónaba a todo lo que daba. Pero, por otro lado, me recuerda a cuando tenía 12 años, y oía esta rola, en mis "Discman"... El tiempo pasa muy rápido.
Brigade Goil
Yo pienso que esta canción puede aplicar a todo tipo de amor... hasta amor por la nostalgia. : -P
Me gustó tu comentario... aunque ya haya pasado tiempo. :-3
reyes carrion
la escucho casi siempre y no me aburre!!! ♫siempre deja atras un trauma hipnótico...!!♪
Yamili Sanchez
Onda Vaselina, lo maximo me encanta su musica arriba los Vaselina por siempre.
Menny Grupos WA
Fin de la era Onda Vaselina, salida de Daniel, entrada de Kalimba y nace OV7, uno de los mejores conceptos poperos de todos los tiempos