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."
La Ultima Promesa
Pastilla Lyrics
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Los ultimos segundos
Es mejor que no despiertes más
Que todo esto va a estallar
Y me miraste por ultima vez
Nos despedimos tomados de la mano
Lo que pudimos hacer ya esta hecho
Y piensas de repente
La última promesa
El cielo se calienta
Nos buscaremos en el mas allá
Y me miraste por ultima vez
Nos despedimos tomados de la mano
Lo que pudimos hacer ya esta hecho
Y yo los quiero como a nadie más
Yo los quiero y no los quiero perder
Yo los quiero y no quiero perder
Y me miraste por ultima vez
Nos despedimos tomados de la mano
Lo que pudimos hacer ya esta hecho
Y yo los quiero como a nadie más
The lyrics of Pastilla's song La Ultima Promesa describe a bittersweet farewell. The singer is bidding goodbye to someone, possibly a loved one, as the seconds tick away slowly. The mood is melancholic, and there's a sense of impending doom. The singer urges the person to keep sleeping, so they don't have to face the inevitable explosion that is going to happen. At this point, the singer and the person exchange one last look and hold hands as they say goodbye. The singer reflects on what they have done together, knowing that there's no going back.
The second half of the song takes a spiritual turn. The person suddenly thinks of the last promise they made to the singer, and they hope to reunite with them in the afterlife. The sky heats up, adding to the surreal atmosphere of the song. The singer and the person say their final goodbye, and the song ends with the singer confessing their love for them while fearing the thought of losing them.
Overall, the lyrics depict a tense, emotionally charged moment between two individuals. The song's melancholic tone and the sense of dread is further amplified by the surreal imagery in the second half. It's a song that leaves a lasting impression on the listener and is open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Duerme lentamente
Sleep slowly
Los ultimos segundos
The last few seconds
Es mejor que no despiertes más
It's better not to wake up anymore
Que todo esto va a estallar
Because everything is going to explode
Y me miraste por ultima vez
And you looked at me for the last time
Nos despedimos tomados de la mano
We said goodbye holding hands
Lo que pudimos hacer ya esta hecho
What we could do is already done
Y yo los quiero como a nadie más
And I love them like no one else
Y piensas de repente
And suddenly you think
La última promesa
The last promise
El cielo se calienta
The sky heats up
Nos buscaremos en el mas allá
We will look for each other in the afterlife
Yo los quiero y no los quiero perder
I love them and I don't want to lose them
Yo los quiero y no quiero perder
I love them and I don't want to lose them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MONROY VEGA
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