In 2000, after the disband of the popular Chilean rock band Los Tres, lead vocalist Álvaro Henríquez decided to start a new musical project. Later that same year, along with Camilo Salinas, Nicolás Torres and Pedro Araneda (originally it was Cristián Espiñeira, but later replaced) he formed this new band, named Pettinellis after his mother's lastname.
After participing in a tribute album for Violeta Parra in 2001, they release their first studio album in 2002, that went Gold disc for its sales with singles like "Hospital" and "Ch Bah Puta la Güeá". In 2003 they performed the theme song of the movie "Sexo con Amor", that became one of the most succesful Chilean movies.
In 2004 Nicolás Torres and Camilo Salinas decide to leave the band, fact that led to the definitve disband of Pettinellis. Since then Álvaro Henríquez started a solo career, and Nicolás Torres started to focus on his band Silvestre.
In 2011 they announced to come back with a live show on august 19.
Cuando Una Madre Llora
Pettinellis Lyrics
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Opaco el sentimiento, no brilla la corona
Con lágrimas de fuego y consejos que no entiendo
Quiero volver a ser un buzo rana y en mi pueblo
Cuando una madre llora se nubla el pensamiento
El padre me dio el nombre, la madre, fortaleza
Mi hermano me da susto, mi hermana explota en fuerza
Cuántas veces llora una madre en silencio eterno
Cuando una madre llora se nubla el pensamiento
Cuando una madre llora se nubla el pensamiento
Opaco el sentimiento, no brilla la corona
Con lágrimas de fuego y consejos que no entiendo
Quiero volver a ser un buzo rana y en mi pueblo
Cuántas salidas tendrá este cariño enfermo
Si no existiera el mar tal vez te querría menos
Si no existiera el mar tal vez te querría menos
Si no existiera el mar tal vez te querría menos
The lyrics of "Cuando una Madre Llora" by Pettinellis talk about the emotional impact of a mother's tears. The song begins by stating that when a mother cries, the mind becomes clouded and the emotions dimmed. It is as if the crown loses its shine. The tears are described as fiery, and the advice given by the mother in these moments is sometimes hard to understand.
The next verse acknowledges the strength and fortitude given by the father and the siblings, but also highlights the fear and explosiveness that can exist within sibling relationships. The lyrics emphasize that love is not fleeting but rather transforms dreams into fire. The singer wonders how many times a mother silently sheds tears for her children, suggesting that there is an everlasting and eternal element to her sorrow.
The chorus repeats the idea that when a mother cries, the mind becomes clouded and the emotions become opaque. The tears are fiery and the advice given may be confusing. The singer then expresses the desire to return to a simpler time, comparing it to being a "buzo rana" (a frogman) in their childhood town.
The final lines of the song present an interesting twist. It states that if the sea did not exist, perhaps the love for someone would be lessened. This suggests that the bond between a mother and her child is so profound that even if there were fewer challenges or sorrows, the love would not be diminished.
Overall, "Cuando una Madre Llora" explores the deep emotional impact of a mother's tears, highlighting their significance and the complexity of the love and advice they give.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando una madre llora se nubla el pensamiento
When a mother cries, her thoughts become clouded
Opaco el sentimiento, no brilla la corona
Her emotions become dull, the crown does not shine
Con lágrimas de fuego y consejos que no entiendo
With tears of fire and advice that I do not understand
Quiero volver a ser un buzo rana y en mi pueblo
I want to become a frog diver again in my town
El padre me dio el nombre, la madre, fortaleza
My father gave me the name, my mother, strength
Mi hermano me da susto, mi hermana explota en fuerza
My brother scares me, my sister bursts with strength
El amor no es pasajero, convierte el sueño en fuego
Love is not temporary, it turns dreams into fire
Cuántas veces llora una madre en silencio eterno
How many times does a mother cry in eternal silence
Cuántas salidas tendrá este cariño enfermo
How many ways out will this sick affection have
Si no existiera el mar tal vez te querría menos
If the sea didn't exist, maybe I would love you less
Writer(s): Alvaro Henriquez
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pablo Uribe Montes
sin ese ruidito molesto al principio seria ideal