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."
Ultraman
Pastilla Lyrics
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Me dejaste tu dolor
Te has marchado al Ultraman
Te fuiste sin avisar
Yo jamas me imagine
En quedarme donde estoy
Sin palabras sin razon
Ahora que todo es normal
No me he vuelto a soñar
Tal vez lo conseguiré
Ese viaje al Ultraman
Ese viaje al Ultraman
Mira que nada es igual
Cuando cuando tu no estas
Me dijo una avestruz
Cuando me miro marchar
Ahora que todo es normal
No me he vuelto a imaginar
Sin palabras sin razón
Yo me voy al Ultraman
Yo me voy al Ultramn
Mira que nada es igual
Cuando cuando tu no estas
Me dijo una avestruz
Cuando me miro marchar
The lyrics to Pastilla's song "Ultraman" seem to deal with the aftermath of a breakup or loss of a loved one. The first verse alludes to the idea that the singer's inner self was taken away, while they were left with the pain of the other person's departure. The person has left for "Ultraman" without any warning, leaving the singer in a state of shock and disbelief. The second verse starts with a note of resignation, as the singer has come to terms with the situation and is trying to move on. They express a hope to "dream" again, with "Ultraman" being a symbol for a new beginning or a fresh start.
The chorus repeats the line "Mira que nada es igual cuando tú no estas," or "Look, nothing is the same when you are not here." This line serves as a reminder of the absence of the other person, and how it has affected the singer's life. The mention of an ostrich that speaks emphasizes the surreal and dreamlike quality of the lyrics, and suggests that the singer is struggling to make sense of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Me robaste el interior
You took away a piece of me that can't be replaced
Me dejaste tu dolor
You left me with the pain that you carried
Te has marchado al Ultraman
You've escaped to a faraway place where I can't follow
Te fuiste sin avisar
You left without a warning, leaving me unprepared
Yo jamas me imagine En quedarme donde estoy
I never imagined I'd be stuck where I am, unable to move on
Sin palabras sin razon
Lost for words and reason, unable to make sense of it all
Ahora que todo es normal
Now that everything is calm and routine
No me he vuelto a soñar
I haven't dreamt again
Tal vez lo conseguiré Ese viaje al Ultraman
Maybe I'll get there, to that place you found refuge in
Mira que nada es igual
Nothing is the same
Cuando cuando tu no estas Me dijo una avestruz
Even an ostrich told me that
Cuando me miro marchar
When they saw me leaving
Yo me voy al Ultraman
I'll go to Ultraman, the place where you disappeared to
Mira que nada es igual
Nothing is the same
Cuando cuando tu no estas Me dijo una avestruz
Even an ostrich told me that
Cuando me miro marchar
When they saw me leaving
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Juan osuna
El bato de la segunda guitarra se llama Ernesto y es de la Banda MARIA FATAL otra banda de los Angeles muy buena. Los seguia desde sus inicios en los noventas, El chicles 1ra voz era mi compa tambien su carnal (Adrian ) Her quienes ya no estan en la banda por mamadas entre ellos. muy buena banda. en aquellos tiempos andavan varias bandas. 15 letras, los olvidados, orixa, chencha berrinches, Marial Fatal muy buenos u otras mas,
Administrador TM
CREO QUE ADRIAN TIENE UNA BANDA QUE TAMBIEN SE LLAMA PASTILLA
Mario Striker Murphy Matsumaru
¿Y esto qué chingaos tiene que ver con Ultraman...? ¿Saben siquiera qué o quién es Ultraman...?