Santa Sabina are distinguished by their gothic rock lyrics and stage presence. Their music, however, is perhaps best described as a variant of progressive rock which borrows heavily from jazz.
At the end of the 1980s, Guerrero left her hometown of Guadalajara to attend the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City to pursue a career in theatre. There, she met Poncho Figueroa, Pablo Valero and Jacobo Leiberman, who at that time were members of a jazz group called "the Psicotrópicos". "The Psicotrópicos" agreed to provide music for a play written for Guerrero's theatre class based on Franz Kafka's "Amérika". As they worked together, they realized they had a strong artistic affinity. After the dissolution of the "Psicotrópicos", they decided to form a new rock band that reflected their artistic vision. Although the group's lineup has changed through the years (as in the case of Pablo Valero and Jacobo Leiberman), the sound of the group, has evolved but remains faithful to its initial course.
Their first albums, Santa Sabina (1992), Símbolos (1994) and Babel (1996) were released through the now-defunct Mexican record label Culebra Records, a local branch of BGM Ariola. Their following albums, Mar adentro en la sangre (2001) and Espiral (2003), were independent productions. In 1997, they also recorded an album of their "unplugged" performance for MTV Latinamerica called Santa Sabina Unplugged.
The band reformed briefly in 2010 when it became clear that this might be the last chance to have Rita perform as she was diagnosed with breast cancer and treatment failed. On the 11th March 2011 Rita passed away which left the band without a lead-singer. No information is available whether they will reform with another singer.
Laberintos
Santa Sabina Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Que caminos recorriste por pensar.
Laberintos, acertijos.
Me miras, sé que puede ser fatal,
Descender por ese abismo sin final.
Llévame ahí contigo quiero estar
En un viaje que me lleve a comprender.
Tú sin mancha, sin regreso.
In Santa Sabina's song "Laberintos," the lyrics describe a person with a strange story to tell. The person has traveled various paths due to their thoughts and ideas, leading them to face different puzzles and enigmas in life. The use of the word "laberintos" highlights the complexity and confusion that the singer encounters in their journey. The line "Me miras, sé que puede ser fatal" implies the danger and risk of falling into an endless abyss of questioning and inquiry, as the singer realizes that the questions themselves can lead to a downward spiral. Despite the challenges, the singer desires to understand and grasp a greater meaning, as the verse "Llévame ahí contigo quiero estar, En un viaje que me lleve a comprender" indicates.
Line by Line Meaning
Que extraña historia tienes que contar.
You have a peculiar story to tell.
Que caminos recorriste por pensar.
Which paths did you travel as you contemplated?
Laberintos, acertijos.
Mazes, puzzles.
Me miras, sé que puede ser fatal,
You look at me, I know it could be deadly,
Descender por ese abismo sin final.
Descending into that endless abyss.
Las preguntas son caída.
The questions are a downfall.
Llévame ahí contigo quiero estar,
Take me with you, I want to be there,
En un viaje que me lleve a comprender.
On a journey that will lead me to understand.
Tú sin mancha, sin regreso.
You without blemish, without returning.
Contributed by Elliot D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.