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."
Julio
Pastilla Lyrics
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Porque le quite
Sus galletitas
Mama, Julio esta aquí
Viene detrás de mi
Porque lo mordí
Mira como come Julio
Mira como llora Julio
Mira como come Julio,
Julio
Julio, tu que oyes mis gritos
Y que con las estrellas
Convives y lloras
Julio, mi querido Julio
No seas tan malito
Dame tus galletas
Mira como llora Julio
Mira como come Julio
Mira como llora Julio
Mira como come Julio,
Julio
Porque se tuvo que morir, porque
Porque se tuvo que partir, porque
Porque se tuvo que morir, porque
Porque nos tuvo que dejar aquí
oh oh
oh oh
oh oh
oh oh
oh oh
Ya se va Julio
Le dije a Julio
Oh
Ya se fue Julio
The song "Julio" by Pastilla is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved pet. The lyrics recount the sadness the singer feels after the death of their pet, named Julio. The first verse tells of how the singer got punished by Julio's mother for taking away his biscuits. The second verse talks about how Julio is now gone and the singer misses him terribly. The chorus repeats the singer's observation of how Julio cried and ate, and how he wishes he could have his biscuits now. The bridge reveals the singer's belief that Julio is still with him, listening to his cries and tears along with the stars. The final chorus marks the end of the song, signifying that Julio has finally departed.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama, Julio me pego
I got hit by Julio because I took his cookies
Mama, Julio esta aquí, viene detrás de mi porque lo mordí
Julio is here, chasing after me because I bit him
Mira como llora Julio
Mira como come Julio
Mira como llora Julio
Mira como come Julio,
Julio
Look at how Julio cries and eats. He is really helpless
Julio, tu que oyes mis gritos
Y que con las estrellas
Convives y lloras
Julio, you who hear my cries and cry with the stars
Julio, mi querido Julio
No seas tan malito
Dame tus galletas
Julio, my dear Julio, don't be so mean. Give me your cookies
Porque se tuvo que morir, porque
Porque se tuvo que partir, porque
Porque se tuvo que morir, porque
Porque nos tuvo que dejar aquí
Why did he have to die? Why did he have to leave us here?
Ya se va Julio
Le dije a Julio
Oh
Ya se fue Julio
Julio is leaving. I told him he can go now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MONROY VEGA
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hank Chinaski
Intentando interpretar la rola. No precisamente habla de la muerte sino de un proceso hasta psiquiátrico, de negación a lo perdido. Paradójicamente Comienza alegre, enfática y finaliza con unos acordes tristes. Eso da la impresión. La infancia perdida...
SavxgeSteven LeStrom
Aqui en el 2020 - 11 - 5 . 👍🏻
Mariel Benavides
😎🤘
Natalie Ponce
Esta rola se la dedico a mi querido Julio
Natalie Ponce
no
julio campos
O' Captain My Captain is this your YouTube channel?
Francisco Jiménez
#Np Julio by PASTILLA @mypastilla "Por qué nos tuvo que dejar aquí" #JUAY
ivan gonzalez
alguien aqui seguro se llama julio (por el dislike) y no quiere compartir sus galletitas
Miguel Herrera
La banda Mas VERGA ATT:: EL FOBIO HERRERA eel hermano Del JULIO..
Daniel Morrisey
yeah