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."
It's Ok
Pastilla Lyrics
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Yo, estoy del otro lado
Comiendo basura
Hay, que irnos más seguido
Para poder saber, y para regresar
Hey, c'mon it's ok
Once a day
Hay que volver
Y dejaste el cielo quemando
Y las cenizas han llegado, somos solo un disco rayado
Y, las rayas nos alejan
Hay que seguir buscando, hay que seguir buscando
Hey, c'mon it's ok
It happens to everyone
Once a day
Hay que volver
Hey, c'mon it's ok
It happens to everyone
Once a day
Hay que volver
It happens to everyone
Once a day
It happens to everyone
The song "It's Ok" by Pastilla is a reflection on the ups and downs of life. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of someone who is on the other side, feeling lost and consuming junk. The character makes a realization that in order to truly understand and appreciate life, they need to leave their comfort zone and experience different things. The repetition of "hey, c'mon it's ok" throughout the song serves as a reminder that setbacks and struggles happen to everyone and it's important to keep a positive attitude and keep moving forward.
The verse "And you left the sky burning / And the ashes have arrived, we're just a scratched disc / And, the stripes separate us / We have to keep looking, we have to keep looking" speaks to the feeling of being stuck in a rut and having to pick up the pieces after something has gone wrong. The scratched disc metaphor suggests that life can feel repetitive and mundane, but the character realizes that they need to persevere and keep searching for something better.
Overall, "It's Ok" is a song about the importance of resilience and pushing through tough times. It encourages listeners to embrace the challenges life throws their way and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, estoy del otro lado
I'm on the other side
Comiendo basura
Eating junk food
Hay, que irnos más seguido
We need to go more often
Para poder saber, y para regresar
To know and to come back
Y dejaste el cielo quemando
And you left the sky burning
Y las cenizas han llegado, somos solo un disco rayado
And the ashes have arrived, we're just a scratched record
Y, las rayas nos alejan
And the stripes separate us
Hay que seguir buscando, hay que seguir buscando
We have to keep searching, we have to keep searching
Hey, c'mon it's ok
Hey, come on it's okay
Hay que volver
We must return
It happens to everyone once a day
It happens to everyone once a day
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MONROY VEGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FeliMcCartneyHarriso
2016 y Pastilla sigue siendo mi banda favorita!
@trane599
Mil años mas tres! y sigue siendo parte de mi playlist
@1pepmart
neta que buen grupo pastilla se rifan estos mexicanos
@shalke08
el mejor album en mi opinion
@johnattantoscoyoamartinez7792
Hoy recordé que mi banda favorita sigue siendo pastilla en el 2022
@atemahok08
Q BUENA ROLA Y LA NETA Q BUEN GRUPO...
@rodrigotrujillovilchis6673
Que buena rola.... Recordando....!!! 😭
@gepe.
Mil años más dos... Y volví a esta canción.
@bonesskateboarder9685
excelente buen indie,el chicles y adrian buena onda,aqui fui a uno d sus ensayos en ozumbilla(edo d mex)yea!pastilla(otra super banda es uztar(shoegaze-d California)
@elisasantiago8245
Ay k ir más seguido uffff MS ijos hermosos siempre xtan ls recuerdos 💞