Fito is now the singer of "Fito & Fitipaldis", and Uoho has become a guitarrist of "Extremoduro" and "Inconscientes".
A un tipo listo
Platero y tú Lyrics
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tengo curro fijo y un gran porvenir
me he comprado un piso, un coche japonés
y aunque tengo todo no me siento bien
Yo no se quién me engañó, solo quiero rock´n roll
si te cuento la verda, me entran ganas de llorar
Pasa la semana no tengo emoción
los domingos la femilia y la excursión
lo daría todo por poder tocar
Yo no se quién me engañó, solo quiero rock´n roll
si te cuento la verdad, me entran ganas de llorar
me entran ganas de llorar (bis)
In Platero y tú's song "A un tipo listo," the lyrics describe the story of a man who considers himself successful in life because he has a stable job, a nice house, and a Japanese car. Despite having it all, he feels empty and unfulfilled. He reminisces about the days when he used to play rock and roll, and how he misses the excitement and passion that came with it. He confesses that he doesn't know who misled him into thinking that material success would bring happiness, and laments that he would do anything to be able to play music again.
The song speaks to the dangers of prioritizing material success above personal fulfillment and passion. The singer's realization that financial stability does not necessarily bring happiness is a common theme in many cultures. The longing for the past and the desire to follow one's passion are also universal emotions that many people experience at some point in their lives.
Overall, "A un tipo listo" is a poignant reminder that true happiness cannot be achieved through material possessions alone. It encourages listeners to pursue their passions, even if it means making sacrifices and taking risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Soy un tipo listo y ahora estoy aquí
I consider myself smart and successful, but despite that, I feel unsatisfied with my life.
Tengo curro fijo y un gran porvenir
I have a stable job and a promising future, but despite that, I feel unfulfilled.
Me he comprado un piso, un coche japonés
I have purchased material possessions such as an apartment and a Japanese car, but these things don't bring me true happiness.
Y aunque tengo todo no me siento bien
Despite having everything I thought I wanted, I still feel unhappy and unfulfilled.
Yo no se quién me engañó, solo quiero rock´n roll
I don't know who misled me into thinking that material possessions would bring me happiness, but I now just want to escape my reality through rock and roll music.
Si te cuento la verdad, me entran ganas de llorar
If I were to be honest with someone about how I really feel, I would break down and cry.
Pasa la semana no tengo emoción
My weekdays are monotonous and lack excitement.
Los domingos la familia y la excursión
On Sundays, I spend time with my family and go on outings, but it doesn't fulfill me.
Ahora me arrepiento pero es tarde ya
Now I regret my choices, but it's too late to turn back time.
Lo daría todo por poder tocar
I would give everything up just to have the ability to play music.
Me entran ganas de llorar (bis)
I feel like crying and feel overwhelmed by my dissatisfaction with life.
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