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.

Miéntete
Raphael Lyrics

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MienteteInventa todo lo que quieras sobre miSigue diciendo que no sirvo para tiMientete
MienteteCon argumentos que no son la realidadCon el disfraz que tu le has puesto a la verdadMientete, mientete
Pero que no me olvidarasTarde o temprano lo verasTu corazon no va a fingirVas a sufrir, vas a sufrir
Si es que te quieres engaÑarSigue mintiendo sin pararPorque si paras yo lo seVas a volver, vas a volver
MienteteCuando tu cuerpo por las noches quiera amarCuando con otro tu me quieras compararMientete
MienteteY no te mires al espejo nunca masPorque el espejo nunca miente y llorarasMientete, mientete

Overall Meaning

The song "Miéntete" by Raphael tells a story of heartbreak and deception. Through the lyrics, we can see a man who has been lied to and cheated on by his lover. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, encourages the lover to continue lying to herself and creating false arguments about why they are not meant to be together. The singer knows that his lover's heart will eventually reveal the truth and the pain she will feel but she is encouraged to continue lying to herself until then.

Furthermore, in the second verse, the singer provides examples of how the lover will continue to deceive herself. She will compare the singer to other lovers and feel an urge to be with him in the night. However, she is encouraged to continue lying to herself and not face the reality that their love is true.

Overall, "Miéntete" is a song about heartbreak and encourages the act of self-deception. Through the repetition of the chorus and the vivid imagery in the verses, we can see the pain and suffering of the singer and the desperate attempts of his lover to deceive herself.

Line by Line Meaning

Mientete
Lie to yourself

Inventa todo lo que quieras sobre mi
Make up anything you want about me

Sigue diciendo que no sirvo para ti
Keep saying that I'm not good enough for you

Con argumentos que no son la realidad
With arguments that aren't true

Con el disfraz que tu le has puesto a la verdad
With the disguise that you've put on the truth

Pero que no me olvidaras
But you won't forget me

Tarde o temprano lo veras
Sooner or later you'll see it

Tu corazon no va a fingir
Your heart won't lie

Vas a sufrir, vas a sufrir
You're going to suffer, you're going to suffer

Si es que te quieres engaÑar
If you want to deceive yourself

Sigue mintiendo sin parar
Keep lying nonstop