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."
Flotando Abajo
Pastilla Lyrics
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Mejor buscamos otra forma
Para hacernos daño
Y dejar de lastimarnos uno al otro
Hoy desperté
Con las ganas de hacer
Algo que me haga sentir bien
Y regale todo lo que me importa
Nos platicamos la verdad
Y decidimos estar lejos
Lo bastante lejos
Para no pensarnos
Para olvidarnos
Hoy desperté
Con las ganas de hacer
Algo que me haga sentir bien
Y regale todo lo que me importa
Para ver si así me quedo quieto
Hoy me escape por el túnel de tiempo
Y me quede
Flotando abajo
Nos platicamos la verdad
Y decidimos estar lejos
Lo bastante lejos
Para no pensarnos
Para olvidarnos
Hoy desperté
Con las ganas de hacer
Algo que me haga sentir bien
Y regale todo lo que me importa
Para ver si así me quedo quieto
Me quedo quieto
The song "Flotando Abajo" by Pastilla talks about the decision to move on from a toxic relationship. The singer expresses the desire to not be themselves in order to avoid causing harm to their partner, and instead search for another way to end the cycle of hurting each other. The song reflects the need to let go of the past and move forward, as the chorus repeats the desire to be far enough apart to forget and not think about each other. The singer finds solace in doing things that make them happy and giving away what they care about in order to feel at peace. The reference to "flotando abajo" or "floating below" suggests a feeling of weightlessness and detachment from the situation, as if the singer is free from the burdens of the relationship.
Overall, the song is a reminder of the importance of learning to let go and move on from unhealthy relationships. It encourages the listener to take care of themselves and find happiness in their own way, even if it means giving away what they hold dear. The singer's journey towards inner peace and quietness suggests that sometimes the best way to heal is to detach and let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh decidido a no ser yo Mejor buscamos otra forma Para hacernos daño Y dejar de lastimarnos uno al otro
I have decided not to be myself. It is better to find another way to hurt ourselves and stop hurting each other.
Hoy desperté Con las ganas de hacer Algo que me haga sentir bien Y regale todo lo que me importa Para ver si así me quedo quieto
Today I woke up with the desire to do something that makes me feel good and give away everything that matters to me to see if that will make me stay still.
Nos platicamos la verdad Y decidimos estar lejos Lo bastante lejos Para no pensarnos Para olvidarnos
We talked about the truth and decided to be far away enough from each other to not think about each other and forget.
Hoy me escape por el túnel de tiempo Y me quede Flotando abajo
Today I escaped through the tunnel of time and stayed floating down below.
Me quedo quieto
I stay still.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MONROY VEGA
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