Son By Four was created by panamanian producer/songwriter Omar Alfanno and integrated by Angel López, Pedro Quiles, and brothers Javier Montes and George Montes.
In 1998, the group released two songs written by Alfanno, No Hay Razon and Nada. The songs were minor hits on the Billboard Latin Tracks chart, and helped Son By Four sign a recording contract with Sony Records. The same year, they had their first album Preparense and started touring to promote the album. In early 2000, they released an eponymous album featuring single A Puro Dolor. This song, written by Omar Alfanno and originally recorded in Spanish, proved to be a success. Its ballad version was featured in the Spanish soap opera La Calle de las Novias, and the single spent a year on the Billboard's Latin singles chart and set a record for staying at number one for 20 weeks. It also got a place in the Billboard's tropical music charts for 21 weeks. The English version of the song ("Purest of Pain") placed at number 26 on Billboard's pop music charts. The album sold 315,000 units in the United States, and more than 1 million copies worldwide. A Puro Dolor subsequently helped Son by Four earn gold sales status, as well as receiving four prizes at Billboard Music Awards (December 2000) and seven prizes the Billboard Latin Music Awards (April 2001), including Hot Latin Track Artist of the Year. The Spanish version of the song appeared at No. 65 in Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, which was conceived as a rare feat for a Spanish single. The group soon recorded a new English-language version, named The Purest of Pain, and this version got into the top 30, peaking at No. 26. Son By Four continued to release two albums Salsa Hits in 2001 and Renace in 2004, but these were less successful than their second album.
From 2007, the band conformed only by Pedro Quiles and the brothers Javier and George Montes has changed their music style from Latin pop, Salsa and Ballad, to Christian music and are singing to Jesus with the albums Aquí está el Cordero (The Lamb it's here, 2007) and ABBANUESTRO (OURABBA, 2009).
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Son By Four Lyrics
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If something goes away
And it returns it's yours for keeps
But that is not working for me
Every night and every day
I realize that she possesses
Power over me
And only her eyes I can see
Chorus:
And I am just a fool that still believes
In what she promised
To be together till the end
Damn not again
Why I can stop this lie
That everything's all right
That we were gonna last forever
Why it's easier to deny
That all we had just die
To forget you it's now or never
People say and I agree
That with faith you can move
A mountain mentally
There's nothing real it's just a dream
Every night and everyday
Minutes become hours
Days to months and you're not here
My eyes are dry and no more tears
Chorus
I just wanna know
Why this crazy thing to me just keeps on happening
How can that love of my life
Look into my eyes and tell me pretty lies
I just wanna know
Why this crazy thing to me just keeps on happening
How can that love of my life
Look into my eyes and tell me pretty lies
I'm tired of the game
But I just can't seem to tell you goodbye
Why I can stop this lie
That everything's all right
That we were gonna last forever
Why it's easier to deny
That all we had just die
To forget you it's now or never
Tell me why
The song "Y" by Son By Four is a heart-wrenching tale of a person who is struggling to move on from a relationship that has ended. The singer is tormented by the fact that he still loves his ex-girlfriend, despite the fact that she has left him. The lyrics are filled with pain and confusion as the singer grapples with the reality that his love is gone. The chorus is particularly poignant, as the singer laments his inability to let go of the relationship and move on with his life.
One of the most interesting aspects of the song is the way in which it blends English and Spanish lyrics. The first verse is sung entirely in English, while the chorus is sung in a combination of both languages. This reflects the fact that Son By Four is a bilingual group, and the song was released both in the United States and in Latin America.
Another interesting aspect of the song is the way in which it uses repetition to create a sense of urgency and desperation. The line "Why I can stop this lie" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's sense of confusion and helplessness.
The song was released in 2001 and quickly became a hit both in the United States and in Latin America. It was included on Son By Four's album "Purest of Pain," which went on to win a Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Aside from the chorus, the song is relatively simple musically. It features a slow, mournful melody accompanied by acoustic guitar and percussion. The focus is on the lyrics, which convey the singer's emotional state and his struggle to move on from his lost love.
Overall, "Y" is a powerful and poignant song that speaks to anyone who has struggled to let go of a relationship that has ended. Its mix of English and Spanish lyrics, simple melody, and powerful chorus make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
People say and I agree
The common belief is that if something goes away and comes back, it is meant to stay forever.
If something goes away
If something or someone leaves.
And it returns it's yours for keeps
And if it returns, it belongs to you permanently.
But that is not working for me
But that is not how it is happening in my life.
Every night and every day
Throughout every moment in life, whether day or night.
I realize that she possesses power over me
I understand that she controls me and I am powerless without her.
And only her eyes I can see
I can only think about her and see through her eyes.
Chorus: And I am just a fool that still believes
Referring to the artist's decision to stay with someone who may not be truthful or faithful.
In what she promised
In the commitments and assurances she made to him.
To be together till the end
To remain together as partners forever.
Damn not again
The singer's frustration and exasperation of not being able to break free of the relationship.
Why I can stop this lie
Why can't the artist end the charade and come to terms with the truth?
That everything's all right
That everything is fine and the relationship will persist against all odds.
That we were gonna last forever
That the relationship will endure until the end of time.
Why it's easier to deny
Why does it feel easier to pretend that everything is going well, rather than admitting the truth.
That all we had just die
That the relationship has come to an end.
To forget you it's now or never
It is now time for the artist to move on and forget their partner.
People say and I agree
The belief is that faith can move mountains.
That with faith you can move a mountain mentally
With determination and conviction, one can achieve their goals even if it feels impossible.
There's nothing real it's just a dream
Reality seems like a fantasy and nothing seems to be true or tangible.
Minutes become hours, days to months and you're not here
Time feels unbearable and eternal when the artist is separated from their partner.
My eyes are dry and no more tears
The artist has already cried all they could and can no longer cry anymore.
I just wanna know why this crazy thing to me just keeps on happening
The singer is trying to understand why they keep facing the same situation repeatedly.
How can that love of my life look into my eyes and tell me pretty lies
The artist is struggling with their partner's dishonesty.
I'm tired of the game but I just can't seem to tell you goodbye
The singer is exhausted from the emotional hurt inflicted by the relationship but finds it hard to end things.
Tell me why
An appeal for understanding and clarification.
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JaceTez
why is Spanish the most beautiful language ever
@apache5533
Spanish is the language to talk about love, English is the language to talk about bussisnes and russian language is to talk whit dogs and horses,
@cesarguerrero2321
¡Maldita sea!, es triste pensar que nunca más saldrán temas de esta envergadura. Esto es música del Olimpo romántico.
@jorgemontalvo391
El romanticismo se está extinguiendo
@jalexrangel5145
Eso no es cierto porque yo voy a ser cantante y me gusta este tipo de musica y voy a cantar balada osea este tipo de musica
@hheguidi7901
SUERTE!!!! hemos tenido de disfrutarlas, valorarlas y vivirlas piénsalo así💝
@alejandroavila4288
@@jorgemontalvo391ahora lo que vende es la cafetería y la vulgaridad del reggaeton
@pinplata15
@@jalexrangel5145 Si eso es así Te felicito y te deseo suerte en tu meta
Se tu mismo y original en tu propio ritmo y estilo
@danielacota4568
La sonrisa de JC cuando todo mundo le grita 😍
@rominatorres6267
Si es hermoso! No dejo de mirarlo