History
Ricardo was born in the village of Jocotenango, near Antigua, Guatemala to Ricardo Arjona Moscoso and Noemí Morales de Arjona. When he was three years of age he and his family moved to Guatemala City.
He spent some time as a teacher at a rural primary school, where he reputedly said he spent three hours giving lessons and the rest of the day playing football. This earned him a visit from a Ministry of Education representative, who was sent to evaluate the level of education amongst Ricardo Arjona's pupils. The representative found that the students' level of education was actually above average.
Ricardo Arjona was a talented basketball player, and he played for the team Leones de Marte. He also toured Central America as a member of the Selección de básquetbol de Guatemala (Guatemala's National Basketball Team); until recently he held the record for the most points scored in a single game by a Guatemalan player.
Although he initially enrolled in architecture and engineering subjects, he eventually graduated with a degree from the School of Communication Sciences at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC).
At USAC there is a library hall that bears his name. There is also a street named for him in his birthplace, Jocotenango, Guatemala.
Baila Conmigo
Ricardo Arjona Lyrics
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Toca la vida
Soy medio loco y suicida
Guitarra al hombre y me
Lanzo al vació
Sin para caídas
Tu bailas algo fino
Y tan distinto
Yo canto bajo un farol
Tu en un bello recinto
Pero decía el abuelo
Que de dos diferencias
Pueden irse formando
Dos grandes coincidencias
Baila conmigo
Tan solo baila conmigo
Corazón con corazon
Que nos sobra pulmón
Para toda la vida
Baila conmigo
Tan solo baila conmigo
Que no es la situación
Sino el corazon
Quien decide el camino
Tu delicada como porcelana
Con encajes en tu cama
Mi mas grande rutina es hacer
Lo que me da la gana
Para mi sigue siendo lo primero
Ser un perro callejero
Pegarle duro a la ofender
Hasta abrir agujeros
Pero decía el abuelo
Que de dos diferencias
Pueden irse formando
Dos grandes coincidencias
Baila conmigo
Tan solo baila conmigo
Corazón con corazon
Que nos sobra pulmón
Para toda la vida
Baila conmigo
Tan solo baila conmigo
Que no es la situación
Sino el corazon
Quien decide el camino
Baila conmigo
Tan solo baila conmigo
Corazón con corazon
Que nos sobra pulmón
Para toda la vida
In Baila Conmigo, Ricardo Arjona uses contrasting descriptions of himself and his dancing partner, offering an insight into how different they are. He describes himself as "medio loco y suicida," meaning half crazy and suicidal. He enjoys living life on the edge, playing his guitar and throwing himself into the void without any fear of falling. Meanwhile, his dance partner is portrayed as delicate, beautiful, and refined, who dances in a lovely setting. Despite these differences, he believes that they can still connect on the dance floor, and even the differences between them can lead to something beautiful. He believes that there is a connection that transcends any external differences and that they can dance together with their hearts and lungs full of life.
Through this song, Arjona emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and following what one's heart desires. He asserts that although there are differences between them, there is no need to let those differences stop them from creating a beautiful moment together. He also shows that sometimes what we want might be different from what others desire, and it's essential to respect everyone's wishes and follow our paths.
In conclusion, Baila Conmigo is a beautiful song that encourages people to dance together and connect despite their differences. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself while respecting others' choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo bailo al son que me toca la vida
I dance to the rhythm that life plays for me
Soy medio loco y suicida, guitarra al hombre y me lanzo al vacío sin para caídas
I am somewhat crazy and reckless, with my guitar strapped to me, I jump into the void without a safety net
Tu bailas algo fino y tan distinto, así quiso ser tu instinto
You dance something refined and so different, that's how your instinct wanted to be
Yo canto bajo un farol, tu en un bello recinto
I sing under a street lamp, you in a beautiful venue
Pero decía el abuelo que de dos diferencias pueden irse formando dos grandes coincidencias
But my grandfather used to say that from two differences, two great similarities can emerge
Baila conmigo, tan solo baila conmigo, corazón con corazón que nos sobra pulmón para toda la vida
Dance with me, just dance with me, heart to heart, we have enough lung power for a lifetime
Tu delicada como porcelana con encajes en tu cama, mi más grande rutina es hacer lo que me da la gana
You delicate like porcelain with lace on your bed, my biggest routine is to do what I want
Para mi sigue siendo lo primero ser un perro callejero, pegarle duro a la ofender hasta abrir agujeros
For me, being a street dog is still a priority, hitting back hard at those who offend me until I make holes in them
Que no es la situación sino el corazón quien decide el camino
It's not the situation, but the heart that decides the way
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RAYMOND DIAZ, ANTHONY MARTINEZ, ARNALDO PANIAGUA
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Mayra M.
on Mesiáš
Esta canción no es más que una triste burka. Se presta para muchas interpretaciones y al final no dice nada.