Pastilla, formerly Juana la Loca, is one of the most intriguing and popular groups on the burgeoning California Rock en Espanol scene -- the heartland of Spanish rock in the U.S. Pastilla's trajectory is phenomenal. These four young Latinos -- average age 20 -- are destined for national and international acclaim.
Pastilla was formed in 1992 in Los Angeles. The group was incarnated as a melodic punk band with an international flavor to their music and songs. Today, based on solid instrumentation (more than 8 years of playing experience each), excellent songs and youthful charisma, Pastilla has evolved into one of the most promising and innovative groups on the Rock en Espanol scene.
Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Adrian Monroy (guitar & vocals) and Victor "chicles" Monroy (vocals, guitar & keyboard) are the foundation of the group. When Los Angeles Native Eric Rubalcava (drums) and Mexican-born Heriberto Gonzales (bass) joined Adrian and chicles, the group solidified as Pastilla and hit the ground running.
In early 1996, Aztlan Records signed Pastilla to a recording contract and rushed the band into the studio to make their music available. After non-stop, grueling days and nights in the studio, Pastilla finished recording their self-titled 14 track album.
Ernesto Ramirez, guitarist for Maria Fatal produced the album. Gonzalo "Gary" Wallis, lead for the group La Tele, engineered the project. Reflecting on the completed product, Ernesto said of Pastilla, "Their music is very fresh and definitely very distinguishable from what is common in the Rock en Espanol movement to date. Pastilla is very lyrical, melodic and creative and as a producer I am very satisfied and excited with the CD. The guys gave me total freedom to work with them and experiment with various ideas and concepts. They treated me like another member of the band."
Aqui Estoy
Pastilla Lyrics
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Por mi mente circular
Y yo aquí estoy
Y ahora quisiera estar
Solo un rato en donde estas
Y yo aquí estoy
Voy a buscarte en el interior
Voy a buscarte en el exterior
Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy de piel
Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy tu dios
Y jamas logre saber
porque nunca te entendí
Si jamas, jamas te vi
Voy a buscarte en el interior
Voy a buscarte en el exterior
Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy de piel
Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy tu dios
Aquí estoy
Aquí estoy
The lyrics to "Aqui Estoy" by Pastilla express a yearning for someone who has entered the singer's mind once again. The first line, "Me volviste a pasar por mi mente circular" (You passed through my circular mind again) implies that this person is not always at the forefront of the singer's thoughts, but still manages to make an impact. The repetition of "Y yo aquí estoy" (And I'm here) throughout the song emphasizes the singer's presence and desire to be noticed by this person.
The second verse shifts to a more assertive tone, with the singer declaring that they will search for their love interest both internally and externally ("Voy a buscarte en el interior/Voy a buscarte en el exterior"). The lines "Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy de piel/Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy tu dios" (I'm going to show you that I'm also of flesh/I'm going to show you that I'm also your god) suggest that the singer wants to prove their worth to this person and be seen as equal. The final repetition of "Aquí estoy" solidifies the singer's stance of being present and ready for this person.
Overall, "Aqui Estoy" is a song about wanting to be noticed and appreciated by someone who has been on the singer's mind. It shifts from a passive to assertive tone, with the singer declaring their intentions to search for this person and prove themselves worthy.
Line by Line Meaning
Me volviste a pasar
You came back into my mind again
Por mi mente circular
Going around in my head
Y yo aquí estoy
And here I am
Y ahora quisiera estar
And now I want to be
Solo un rato en donde estas
Just for a while where you are
Y yo aquí estoy
And here I am
Aquí estoy
Here I am
Voy a buscarte en el interior
I'm going to search for you on the inside
Voy a buscarte en el exterior
I'm going to search for you on the outside
Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy de piel
I'm going to show you that I'm also human
Voy a enseñarte que yo también soy tu dios
I'm going to show you that I'm also your God
Y jamas logre saber
And I never managed to find out
porque nunca te entendí
Why I never understood you
Si jamas, jamas te vi
If I never, never saw you
Aquí estoy
Here I am
Aquí estoy
Here I am
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MONROY VEGA
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@tonypulido5852
nunca entendi por que pastilla no se considero como una banda icono de aquella epoca ese disco vox elecyra fue yo creo el mejor disco de la decada todas todas las.rolas eran lo.maximo tenia 18 añios.cuando conoci esa rola tengo 35 y aun es lo maximo
@gera861220
si no mas recuerdo yo tenia 15 cuando la escuche ahora tengo 24 y me gusta todavia
@aldoarambula3954
De mis canciones favoritas de Pastilla. Era un adolescente cuando comencé a escuchar a esta gran banda. Ahora mi hija canta sus canciones conmigo.
@itzelmartinez3588
Ya cuantos años tienes???
@7919AEM
QUEEE RECUERDOS CON ESTA CANCION!! Ojala y vengan otravez a Dallas Texas! Nunca los he visto en vivo ;( PASTILLA FOREVER
@nadiaruiz4360
Inicios del garage, que recuerdos...
@eviljac
de mis favoritas de pastilla !!!AQUI ESTOY!!! me recuerda la prepa =P
@juancarlosflores3077
Recuerdos de la secundaria, excelente banda.
@BrendAzterz
+Juan Carlos Flores Rifadisíma! Esté fin estarán en el Lunario en CDMX!
@rubikiu1
con uns gotas de alcohol todo es mejor akonpañado conesta rolaa bien chidaaaaaa extaño su saborrr del bovka!!!