Raphael were a visual kei band from Japan. Forming in 1997, the members wer… Read Full Bio ↴Raphael were a visual kei band from Japan. Forming in 1997, the members were only 15 when the band was formed. They were signed to a major label in 1999, and their major debut single, "Hanasaku Inochi Aru Kagiri", was a moderate success, reaching number 25 on the Oricon charts. They were known for their impressive style, which had an aggressive, progressive tone, with angelic melodies by frontman Yuki. By the summer of 2000, they were at their career peak, and their albums were selling pretty well for such a young band. However, on Halloween 2000, the guitarist and main songwriter of the band, Kazuki, died at the young age of 19. Soon after that, the band decided it was time to split. The vocalist (Yuki) and the drummer (Kazuhiro) formed Rice later that year, while the bassist (Yukito) embarked on a solo project. The band was resurrected for a short time in 2012 with all remaining members to celebrate Kazuki's 13th memorial.

El Cielo Puede Esperar
Raphael Lyrics

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EL CIELO PUEDE ESPERAR (CON MANUEL MARTOS)

Vengo desde el cielo, vengo desde el sol
Vengo con licencia para completar esta misión
Soy tu niño mimado
Soy tu ángel más aventajado
Vengo a cometer alta traición

Tengo un nuevo reto, otra misión
Tengo la licencia de partir en dos mi corazón
Soy un niño malo
Ahora soy tu ángel desterrado

Pides que vuelva, que te pida perdón
Yo pido que cortes mis alas por favor
Porque no, no vuelvo, no, no pienso
Es momento de entenderlo

Quiero veranos, quiero inviernos
Quiero estar cerca del infierno
Esta vez quiero clavarme al suelo
Oh, oh, oh
El cielo puede esperar
El cielo puede esperar
El cielo puede esperar

Antes me aburría en la eternidad
Y ahora siento cada instante, cada día,
Que mi vida ha vuelto a comenzar
Siento que he ganado
Ahora soy el gran beneficiado
Estoy enamorado y bendigo toda forma de pecar

Quiero veranos, quiero inviernos
Quiero estar cerca del infierno
Esta vez quiero clavarme al suelo
Oh, oh, oh
El cielo puede esperar

El cielo puede esperar
El cielo puede esperar

Overall Meaning

The song "El Cielo Puede Esperar" talks about the journey of a fallen angel who has been sent to earth on a new mission. He speaks about his past, his present, and his future, and how he has come to realize what truly matters in life. Through his experiences, he has come to value the beauty of life on earth and he does not want to return to heaven just yet. The chorus "El cielo puede esperar" which translates to "Heaven can wait" emphasizes the angel's sentiment that he does not want to leave just yet.

The song starts with the angel declaring that he has come from the sun and is on a mission to complete something. The lyrics suggest that he is a favored child and an outstanding angel, although he has committed high treason. He then talks about his new challenge, which requires him to split his heart in two. He used to be a bad boy, but now he has been cast out and is looked down upon. The verses convey that he has been asked to return to heaven and seek forgiveness, but he does not want to go back. He wants to spend his time on earth, experience the seasons and the essence of life, rather than in heaven, where there is no concept of time.

The song's lyrics are very poetic and captivating, drawing the listeners into the journey of this angel. It speaks about the beauty of life on earth, suggesting that heaven can wait, and that there is much more to be explored and experienced. Raphael's soulful rendition adds an extra layer of emotion to the lyrics, making it a truly beautiful song.

Line by Line Meaning

Vengo desde el cielo, vengo desde el sol
I come from a place of great power and light

Vengo con licencia para completar esta misión
I have been given permission to fulfill this task

Soy tu niño mimado
I am always taken care of and have been favored from childhood

Soy tu ángel más aventajado
I am your most advanced angel

Vengo a cometer alta traición
I am here to commit a great betrayal

Tengo un nuevo reto, otra misión
I have a new challenge, a new mission

Tengo la licencia de partir en dos mi corazón
I have the power to split my heart in two

Soy un niño malo
I am a bad boy

Ahora soy tu ángel desterrado
Now I am your exiled angel

Pides que vuelva, que te pida perdón
You ask me to come back and apologize

Yo pido que cortes mis alas por favor
I ask you to cut off my wings please