Sergent Garcia mixes reggae, salsa, raggamuffin, rock and other trends in a new style he defines as the salsamuffin.
In 2011, he released his sixth studio album, Una y otra vez (Cumbancha / The Gwagwita), recorded in France, Spain, Cuba and Colombia.
Together with Colectivo Iye Ife, Sergent Garcia started a world tour that began in Paris in March 2011 and made appearances in through Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.
Long Time
Sergent Garcia Lyrics
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Long time qu'on se connait
Long time qu'on se fait confiance
Entre nous pas de difference ça fait long time!
Presente, dando el bate hace tiempo ya,
Porque sé que muy dentro de mi solo soy fire
Tiempo hace ya y mi boca no calla
Ça fait long time que l'on joue ces belles mélodies
Long time sergent garcia est dans la partie
Entre nous c'est sincère, il n'y a pas d'hypocrisie
Raggamuffin, salsa, reggae, roots and culture, tell dem!
Enciende el televisor y mira la pantalla
Se oyen ruidos de botas, movimientos de patrulla
En mi radio solo se escucha mala noticia
Codicia, injusticia, yo no sigo esa via
Bionik, sergent, on est là on ne lachera pas, au combat!
On avance mon frère, dans le même sens,
Pas de diffèrences, la main dans la main, yes, on avance au combat!
C'est la vérité mon frère, je te le dis et je le pense
Ça ka fé
Mucho tiempo hace yo vengo cantando
Traigo sonido rico para seguir gozando
Dìa a dìa, noche a noche yo sigo luchando
Para que poco a poco todo vaya cambiando
Mucho tiempo sargento, bionik, combinando
Mucho tiempo juntos en los mismos caminos
Mucho tiempo cruzando los mismos rìos
Paso a paso, poco a poco sigo caminando
The song “Long Time” by Sergent Garcia is about the strong bond between friends and comrades that have been together for a long time. The lyrics describe the trust and sincerity that exist among the group of friends, regardless of any external differences. The lines “Ça fait long time qu'on est ensemble / Long time qu'on se connait / Long time qu'on se fait confiance / Entre nous pas de difference ça fait long time!” indicate that the group has been through thick and thin together, and have developed a deep understanding and respect for each other.
The second verse of the song talks about the struggle and resistance against social injustices and oppression. The lyrics express the frustration with the media’s portrayal of violence and the greed and corruption that seem to dominate society. However, instead of succumbing to the negativity, the group chooses to fight back, to speak out against the wrongs, and to work towards a better future. The lines “Porque sé que la guerra no es solo una batalla / En mi radio solo se escucha mala noticia / Codicia, injusticia, yo no sigo esa via” reinforce the idea of standing firm against the obstacles that come their way.
The chorus of the song brings in the musical element, mentioning the different genres that are embodied in the music of Sergent Garcia. The lyrics “Ça fait long time que l'on joue ces belles mélodies / Long time sergent garcia est dans la partie / Entre nous c'est sincère, il n'y a pas d'hypocrisie / Raggamuffin, salsa, reggae, roots and culture, tell dem!” highlight the diverse range of influences that have shaped the band's music, and the authenticity and transparency that are present in their sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Ça fait long time qu'on est ensemble
We've been together for a long time
Long time qu'on se connait
We've known each other for a long time
Long time qu'on se fait confiance
We've trusted each other for a long time
Entre nous pas de difference ça fait long time!
Between us there's no difference, we've been like this for a long time
Presente, dando el bate hace tiempo ya,
I'm present, swinging the bat for a long time now
Porque sé que muy dentro de mi solo soy fire
Because I know deep down I'm only fire
Tiempo hace ya y mi boca no calla
It's been a while now and my mouth won't shut
Porque sé que la guerra no es solo una batalla
Because I know that war is not just one battle
Ça fait long time que l'on joue ces belles mélodies
We've been playing these beautiful melodies for a long time
Long time sergent garcia est dans la partie
Sergent Garcia has been in the game for a long time
Entre nous c'est sincère, il n'y a pas d'hypocrisie
Between us it's sincere, there's no hypocrisy
Raggamuffin, salsa, reggae, roots and culture, tell dem!
Raggamuffin, salsa, reggae, roots and culture, let them know!
Enciende el televisor y mira la pantalla
Turn on the TV and look at the screen
Se oyen ruidos de botas, movimientos de patrulla
You hear the sound of boots, movements of patrol
En mi radio solo se escucha mala noticia
On my radio I only hear bad news
Codicia, injusticia, yo no sigo esa via
Greed, injustice, I don't follow that path
Bionik, sergent, on est là on ne lachera pas, au combat!
Bionik, Sergent, we're here and we won't give up, in battle!
On avance mon frère, dans le même sens,
We're moving forward my brother, in the same direction,
Pas de diffèrences, la main dans la main, yes, on avance au combat!
No differences, hand in hand, yes, we're moving forward in battle!
C'est la vérité mon frère, je te le dis et je le pense
This is the truth my brother, I'm telling you and I mean it
Ça ka fé
That's how it's done
Mucho tiempo hace yo vengo cantando
I've been singing for a long time
Traigo sonido rico para seguir gozando
I bring rich sound to keep enjoying
Dìa a dìa, noche a noche yo sigo luchando
Day by day, night by night, I keep fighting
Para que poco a poco todo vaya cambiando
So that little by little everything will change
Mucho tiempo sargento, bionik, combinando
A long time Sergent, Bionik, combining
Mucho tiempo juntos en los mismos caminos
A long time together on the same paths
Mucho tiempo cruzando los mismos rìos
A long time crossing the same rivers
Paso a paso, poco a poco sigo caminando
Step by step, little by little, I keep walking
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jctom2857
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Ca faisait long time que j'avais pas écouter cette chanson.
Merci mille fois
@natrf673
Que de souvenirs 🫡🫶
@martinep3060
Cela fait 2 jours que je replonge dans mes CD de Sergent Garcia, avec délectation ! Un bouffée d’air dans ce chaos...
@chesfrausto8263
La tuya por si acaso
@camilo6115
Desde Colombia, que chimba Sargento García...
Long Time
@floboi5730
Lewak si tu passes par là, celle là elle est pour toi 😉
Lejeune
@israelugaldequintana121
Saludos desde México para el Sargento García...
@paradityayudhanto2484
Finally i found this song, thank you!
@Sergentgarcia
Hi, All my song are on my YouTube channel.. 🎶🎼
@josetobar4338
Increible como tan buen video y musica tiene pocos views , los buenos somos pocos