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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Que Triste es el Primer Adios
Onda Vaselina Lyrics
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I can't believe it's true!
Girl, there's just no livin' without you.
Don't take your love away from me.
Don't you leave my heart in misery.
'Cause if you go, then I'll be blue,
Breakin' up is hard to do.
And you kissed me all through the night.
Think of all that we been through,
And breakin' up is hard to do.
They say that breakin' up is hard to do,
Now I know, I know that it's true.
Don't say that this is the end.
Instead of breakin' up I wish that
We were makin' up again.
I beg of you don't say goodbye,
Can't we give our love just one more try?
Come on baby, let's start anew,
Breakin' up is hard to do.
The lyrics of Onda Vaselina's song "Que Triste es el Primer Adios," which means "How Sad is the First Goodbye," are about a man who is heartbroken that his partner is leaving him. The chorus repeats the line "Breaking up is hard to do" which emphasizes the difficulty of ending a relationship. The singer in the song pleads with his partner not to leave him and expresses how much he needs her in his life. He reminisces about the good times they shared and emphasizes the pain he feels about their separation. The lyrics convey the overwhelming feeling of loss and desperation that comes with a breakup.
The structure of the song is interesting because it begins in English and transitions seamlessly into Spanish after the chorus. This mix of languages is reflective of the band's bilingual identity and their success as a band in both English and Spanish-speaking markets. Additionally, the song was released as a single in 1998 and was hugely popular in Mexico and Latin America. The music video features the band performing on a rooftop with a skyline in the background, which adds to the melancholic mood of the song.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it is a cover of Neil Sedaka's 1962 hit "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do." The original song was written as an upbeat, lighthearted tune about the difficulties of ending a relationship, whereas Onda Vaselina's version takes on a much more somber tone. The cover was a commercial success for the band, and it became one of their most popular songs.
The chords for "Que Triste es el Primer Adios" are as follows:
Verse: Fm, Bb, Eb, Ab
Chorus: Bb, Cm, Fm, Bb
Overall, "Que Triste es el Primer Adios" is a deeply emotional song that conveys the pain and heartache of a breakup. The mix of English and Spanish lyrics, the melancholic melody, and the commercial success of the song all make it a significant part of Onda Vaselina's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me that you're leavin',
My partner informs me of their departure,
I can't believe it's true!
I am in disbelief of the reality of the situation!
Girl, there's just no livin' without you.
I cannot fathom life without you, my love.
Don't take your love away from me.
Please do not remove the affection you have given me.
Don't you leave my heart in misery.
I cannot bear the thought of being left heartbroken.
'Cause if you go, then I'll be blue,
If you depart, I will be quite sorrowful.
Breakin' up is hard to do.
It is a difficult task to end a relationship.
Remember when you held me tight,
Recall the moments when you embraced me securely,
And you kissed me all through the night.
When you bestowed numerous kisses upon me throughout the night.
Think of all that we been through,
Consider all that we have gone through together,
And breakin' up is hard to do.
It is a difficult task to end a relationship.
They say that breakin' up is hard to do,
It is often said that ending a relationship is a difficult task,
Now I know, I know that it's true.
Now I understand, I fully grasp the extent of the complexity of ending a relationship.
Don't say that this is the end.
Do not indicate that this is the conclusion.
Instead of breakin' up I wish that
I desire an alternative to ending our relationship where
We were makin' up again.
we can reconcile with each other and continue our affections.
I beg of you don't say goodbye,
I plead with you, do not utter farewell,
Can't we give our love just one more try?
Let us give our love one last attempt.
Come on baby, let's start anew,
Let's commence our love again, my darling,
Breakin' up is hard to do.
It is a difficult task to end a relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka
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