Sergio Dalma started his career singing in bands and doing chorus, until he won the TV program "Gent d'aqui", in the Catalan station of TVE, which won him a regular contract to sing in the Shadows night-club in Barcelona. Sergio signed up with the record company Horus, and edited his first album, "Esa chica es mia", in 1989. Though it wasn't very successful, the company gave him another chance with "Sintiéndonos la piel", in 1991. That same year, Sergio Dalma was chosen to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Bailar Pegados", where he finished in the 4th position. This was his call to fame.
One year later, he published "Adivina", which arrived to number one in charts thanks to the song "Ave Lucía". Afterwards, he signed with Polygram, with whom he edited four albums, and later with his current record company, Universal, with whom he has published another four.
Sergio Dalma has sung in Spanish for most of his career, but being born in Catalonia he speaks Catalan. His last two albums, "Lo Mejor de Sergio Dalma" and "Todo Lo Que Quieres", contain songs in Catalan.
Camaleon
Sergio Dalma Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ganando la carrera, falla el motor
Y es que a la vida le gusta jugar,
Cuando te ríes te hace llorar,
Haz lo mismo tú y engáñala, si
Y grita, un, dos, camaleón,
Cuando todo es negro cambia el color
Si la vida juega, juega tu también
Y grita, un, dos, camaleón,
Si es la policía, tu eres ladrón
Un, dos, tres, defiéndete, si, y juega
Cuando te falta todo es que eres joven
Cuando te sobra todo ya eres mayor,
Y es que la vida no quiere perder,
Si te levantas, te hace caer
Haz lo mismo tú y juégale al revés, sí
Y grita, un, dos, camaleón,
Cuando todo es negro cambia el color
Un, dos, tres, cambia la piel,
Si la vida juega, juega tu también
Y grita, un, dos, camaleón,
Si es la policía, tu eres ladrón
Un, dos, tres, defiéndete, si, y juega
In Sergio Dalma's song "Camaleón," the lyrics speak to the idea of adapting to life's challenges as they come. The singer addresses the idea of life being unpredictable and full of challenges, saying that when you think you've won the race, something unexpected can always come up and throw you off. Despite this, the message is to keep going and to play the game of life back. The chorus serves as a call to action, to be like a chameleon that changes colors, to switch tactics when things get tough and to fight back.
The lyrics also speak to the idea of age and experience. When you have nothing, you are young and have much to learn. When you have excess, you become old and are burdened by the weight of the world. This reinforces the idea highlighted in the chorus of adapting to challenges as they arise, be they related to age or other difficulties. The song seems to suggest that life is a game, but if you play back and adapt to the changes, you'll come out on top.
Overall, the song's message is one of resilience and adaptability in the face of life's ups and downs. By being a "camaleón" and adapting to changes as they come, one can overcome obstacles and win at life.
Line by Line Meaning
Si quieres que amanezca, no sale el sol
Sometimes we can't control the circumstances of life, even if we desperately want them to change.
Ganando la carrera, falla el motor
You can be doing everything right and still encounter setbacks and failures.
Y es que a la vida le gusta jugar
Life can be unpredictable and enjoy throwing us curveballs.
Cuando te ríes te hace llorar
Sometimes the things we think will bring us joy end up causing us pain and sadness.
Haz lo mismo tú y engáñala, si
Try to outsmart life by being adaptable and taking risks.
Y grita, un, dos, camaleón
Embrace change and adaptability like a chameleon changing colors.
Cuando todo es negro cambia el color
When life seems hopeless, be open to finding new perspectives and opportunities.
Un, dos, tres, cambia la piel
Don't be afraid to reinvent yourself in the face of adversity.
Si la vida juega, juega tu también
Don't be a victim of circumstance- take control of your own destiny.
Si es la policía, tu eres ladrón
Sometimes it feels like the world is against you, but don't let that stop you from fighting for what you believe in.
Un, dos, tres, defiéndete, si, y juega
Stand up for yourself and play the game of life in your own way, no matter what obstacles you face.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: JOSE MANUEL GALLARDO VERA, TOMMY ANTHONY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind