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.
Galilea
Sergio Dalma Lyrics
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en punto a las diez podré conocerte al fondo del bar,
después de escribirnos quince cartas al mes,
en tu ultima carta por fin una cita a ciegas.
Frente al espejo no me veo tan guapo,
te he dicho que soy un poquito mas alto
why sé que tu nombre no es Galilea,
si guapa, si fea a mi me da igual.
Galilea, qué fortuna la mía, he quedado contigo,
con la chica más dulce, mi amiga por vía postal
Galilea, qué fortuna la mía, voy a verte de veras
why por fin conocer tu mirada why tu nombre real
La marea
me va subiendo fuerte por la espalda
no me falles, las cosas buenas pasan sólo una vez.
No, no...eh
Un hueco vacío en el fondo del bar,
los nervios a tope why que suenan la diez
la puerta se abre why una sombra me mira,
es ella, no es ella, lo se, no lo se.
(estribillo)
In Sergio Dalma's song Galilea, the singer eagerly awaits meeting Galilea for the first time, a woman he has been corresponding with through letters. He is dressed in red and anxiously waits at the bar, hoping to finally have a face-to-face meeting after writing fifteen letters a month. Despite his nerves and insecurities, he is thrilled to finally meet the girl he has been talking to through letters. He sings about how he doesn't care if she's pretty or not, he just wants to finally see her in person.
The chorus of the song repeats the name Galilea, expressing the singer's joy at finally getting to meet her "in real life." He also expresses his nervousness, fearing that he might mess this meeting up and lose his chance at a relationship with her. However, he is determined to make this chance count and not let it slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
Vestida de rojo,
You'll be wearing red, And I'll be meeting you at the back of the bar at ten, After writing each other fifteen letters per month, Your last letter asked for a blind date.
en punto a las diez podré conocerte al fondo del bar,
You'll be there by the back of the bar at exactly ten, And that's when we can meet each other finally and wet our appetite, After exchanging letters for quite some time.
después de escribirnos quince cartas al mes,
We've been writing each other fifteen letters per month, And it's about time we meet each other, Under the pretext of friendship.
en tu ultima carta por fin una cita a ciegas.
Finally, your last letter proposed to have a blind date, And I couldn't wait any longer to put a face to your words, After so much time of corresponding.
Frente al espejo no me veo tan guapo,
I don't consider myself handsome after looking in the mirror, And I hope she doesn't disappoint, Because I told her I'm a little taller than I really am.
te he dicho que soy un poquito mas alto
I told her I was taller than I really am, And I hope she doesn't mind too much, Because I'm excited to finally see her.
why sé que tu nombre no es Galilea,
I know that 'Galilea' is not her real name, And it doesn't matter to me whether she's attractive, unattractive, or anything in between.
si guapa, si fea a mi me da igual.
Her looks don't matter to me, Whether she's pretty or homely doesn't concern me, Because I appreciate her friendship regardless.
(estribillo)
Chorus
Galilea, qué fortuna la mía, he quedado contigo,
Galilea, I'm so fortunate that I have a date with you, After being friends via post for so long,
con la chica más dulce, mi amiga por vía postal
You are the sweetest girl and my postal friend, And I've been looking forward to meeting you in person.
Galilea, qué fortuna la mía, voy a verte de veras
Galilea, what luck I have to finally see you in person, I've been thinking of you for so long and can't wait anymore.
why por fin conocer tu mirada why tu nombre real
I can't wait to meet and see your eyes for the first time, And finally find out your real name.
La marea
The tide
me va subiendo fuerte por la espalda
The tide is rising fast on my back, And I'm feeling a strong wave of anticipation, That is both exciting and daunting.
no me falles, las cosas buenas pasan sólo una vez.
Don't let me down, Because sometimes good things happen only once, And I hope this is one of those times.
No, no...eh
No, no...eh
Un hueco vacío en el fondo del bar,
There's an empty place at the back of the bar, where we're going to meet, And I can't help but feel a bit nervous and anxious.
los nervios a tope why que suenan la diez
My nerves are on edge as the sound of ten o'clock approaches, And I hope that I am not making a mistake by meeting her.
la puerta se abre why una sombra me mira,
The door opens and a shadow appears, And I'm not sure if it's her or not, It's that moment of excitement, mixed with fear of disappointment.
es ella, no es ella, lo se, no lo se.
Is it her or not? I'm not sure, But then I recognize her, And in that moment, all my doubts disappear.
(estribillo)
Chorus
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JULIO SEIJAS CABEZUDO, LUIS GOMEZ ESCOLAR ROLDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Josedelasalsa
Increíble el buen rollo que se transmite en ese escenario!! Tiene que molar tanto poder transmitir tanto desde ahí arriba!!
Pedro José Masa
Dios mío!!!!! Lo que me gustaría saber cantar como este monstruo del escenario y transmitir lo que él en cualquier concierto que le ves
Patricio Sanabria
Que lindos recuerdos con esta cancion !!
Gabriel Sanchez
Siempre has sido mi inspiración en la música, no se si mi saludo llegara pero me conformo realizar un comentario de un tema que me encanta tocar :) un abrazo Sergio!!!!
margot Lopez
Wow .
Que fabuloso .
Tiene una voz imprecionante ,única y genuina .
Me encanta .
Saludos
leticia vivien diaz benites
Amo a Sergio Dalma , su música su voz y todo el.
Pilar Flores
Qué bien le cayeron los años, cierto?... mmmmuaaaa!!!
Claudia Carballeda
Espectacular estilo con carisma y energía alegría y pasión por lo que Da en cada show
Pilar Flores
... las cosas buenas pasan sólo una vez!! 💖🎹🎼
manuel moreno camara
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