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.
Que Nadie Vea
Ricardo Arjona Lyrics
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Cambiándole la ropa a las muñecas
Poniéndose el labial que nadie vea
Haciéndose en papel un par de tetas
Que nadie vea
Que no sepan los chicos en la escuela
Que se le van los ojos en gimnasia
A eso del fútbol y la acrobacia
Que nadie vea
Que no se entere nadie que a los 9
El closet es la única guarida
Y mientras en la ventana llueve y llueve
Las dudas se abren paso en estampida
Que nadie vea
Llegan los 16 y es de concreto
El peso de tener que aparentar
Que no se entere nadie del secreto
Mira de quien te fuiste a enamorar
Que nadie vea
Empiezan a rondarte los rumores
La gente esta empezando a sospechar
Porque ese pantalón y esos colores
Y ese swing femenino al caminar
Que nadie vea, que nadie vea
Que no lo hagan llorar en biología
Porque la ciencia no se percató
Que no lo vean sufrir en teología
Con eso de que Dios se equivocó
Que nadie vea, que nadie vea
Llegan los días de sexo y discoteca
De risas sexo moda y libertad
La fiesta dura lo que una cometa
Y en medio de sodoma soledad
Que nadie vea
Prefieres no mirar en el espejo
Que el tiempo no te tuvo compasión
A veces duele mas llegar a viejo
Sabiendo que no habrá continuación
Que nadie vea, que nadie vea
Que no lo hagan llorar en biología
Porque la ciencia no se percató
Que no lo vean sufrir en teología
Con eso de que Dios se equivocó
Que nadie vea, que nadie vea
Naciste siendo sol y siendo luna
Viviste como dama y caballero
Mujer de corazón, vientre sin cuna
Y en tu propio planeta forastero
The song "Que Nadie Vea" by Ricardo Arjona is a raw and poignant portrayal of the struggles of gender and sexual identity throughout life. The lyrics describe the fear and shame that many LGBTQ individuals feel growing up, and the pressure to hide their true selves from society. The first verse portrays a child playing with dolls and putting on makeup in secret, afraid of being judged by their father. The second verse describes a young adolescent who enjoys dance and art, but feels pressure to conform to traditional gender roles in sports and physical activities.
As the song progresses, the singer grows older and begins to feel more comfortable expressing their true self. However, they still fear being outed and judged by others, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations weighs heavily on them. The chorus repeats the phrase "que nadie vea," emphasizing the desire for privacy and concealment.
Towards the end of the song, the singer struggles with aging and the realization that their life may not have the continuation they desire. The final verse is a hopeful acknowledgement of their unique identity and journey, acknowledging the pain of being a "forastero" in their own planet. Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for acceptance and understanding of the LGBTQ community.
Line by Line Meaning
Que no lo vea papa en la azotea
He doesn't want his father to see him playing with dolls and trying on makeup on the roof, so he keeps it hidden from view.
Cambiándole la ropa a las muñecas
He changes the clothes of his dolls to express his creative side, but hides it from his family and friends.
Poniéndose el labial que nadie vea
He secretly applies lipstick to experimenet with his feminine side, afraid of the judgment of others.
Haciéndose en papel un par de tetas
He creates breasts out of paper, exploring his identity as a woman, but keeps it hidden due to fear of rejection and scorn.
Que no sepan los chicos en la escuela
He hides his true self from his classmates, afraid of being ridiculed and judged for his differences.
Que se le van los ojos en gimnasia
His eyes wander towards the other boys during gym class, revealing his same-sex attraction, but he keeps it hidden to avoid scrutiny and shame.
Que prefiere la danza y la acuarela
He enjoys dance and art more than sports, but keeps it hidden due to societal pressure to conform to toxic masculine norms.
A eso del fútbol y la acrobacia
He feels pressured to participate in traditional masculine activities like football and gymnastics, but would rather pursue his own interests.
Que no se entere nadie que a los 9
He keeps it hidden that, at just nine years old, he already knows he is different from his peers and doesn't fit in.
El closet es la única guarida
He finds sanctuary in his closet, where he can finally be himself without fear of judgment or rejection.
Y mientras en la ventana llueve y llueve
He contemplates his differences and struggles with his identity alone, while the world outside is indifferent to his pain.
Las dudas se abren paso en estampida
His doubts and insecurities about his true self come flooding in, overwhelming him and causing him to feel lost and alone.
Llegan los 16 y es de concreto
He realizes at 16 that he cannot hide his true self anymore, and must deal with the consequences of being different in a judgmental world.
El peso de tener que aparentar
He feels the weight of societal pressure bearing down on him, forcing him to pretend to be someone he's not just to fit in.
Mira de quien te fuiste a enamorar
Others judge him for his same-sex attraction, unable to accept that love knows no gender or orientation.
Empiezan a rondarte los rumores
He becomes the subject of gossip and scrutiny as others begin to suspect his differences.
La gente esta empezando a sospechar
The people around him are beginning to notice his differences and question his identity, making him feel even more isolated and alone.
Porque ese pantalón y esos colores
Others criticize him for his fashion choices and colors, unable to accept that these choices are a reflection of his true self.
Y ese swing femenino al caminar
He walks with a feminine sway, unable to hide his identity any longer and facing judgment and scorn as a result.
Que no lo hagan llorar en biología
He doesn't want to cry in biology class, where the science of gender and sexuality is taught, revealing his vulnerable side to others.
Porque la ciencia no se percató
He feels that the science of biology has failed him, unable to provide any answers or solutions to his struggles with gender and identity.
Que no lo vean sufrir en teología
He fears being seen suffering in religion class, as he grapples with the idea that God may have made a mistake in creating him.
Con eso de que Dios se equivocó
He struggles with the idea that God may have made a mistake in creating him, causing him to question his faith and his place in the world.
Llegan los días de sexo y discoteca
He enters a phase of sexual exploration and partying, seeking to fit in and escape the feeling of isolation and judgment that plagues him.
De risas sexo moda y libertad
He enjoys the freedom of expression that comes with partying, but still feels the weight of societal expectations and norms bearing down on him.
La fiesta dura lo que una cometa
The partying and sense of freedom is temporary, fleeting like a comet in the night sky, and he knows that he will eventually have to confront his true self.
Y en medio de sodoma soledad
Even surrounded by others and the hedonistic lifestyle of partying and sex, he still feels alone and isolated in his struggle with identity and acceptance.
Prefieres no mirar en el espejo
He doesn't like looking at himself in the mirror, as he struggles with the aging process and the lack of acceptance and understanding in the world.
Que el tiempo no te tuvo compasión
He feels that time has been unkind to him, leaving him alone and questioning his place in the world and his true purpose.
A veces duele mas llegar a viejo
He realizes that the pain of growing old is often more than just physical, but also emotional and mental, as he grapples with his identity and sense of self.
Sabiendo que no habrá continuación
He realizes that, without acceptance and understanding, his life may not be complete, and that he may never find true happiness or fulfillment in this world.
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Written by: RICARDO ARJONA
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Mayra M.
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Esta canción no es más que una triste burka. Se presta para muchas interpretaciones y al final no dice nada.