The band's influences are varied and go from James Taylor to Rubén Blades, as well as The Beatles, Silvio Rodríguez and Caetano Veloso.
In 1996, Son Miserables signed a record deal with Kiwi Records, for the recording of their first album, a self-titled record, at Origen Studios, in Panama City. «Son Miserables» was realeased into the Panamanian market on November 1st, 1996, and ranked among the best-selling albums in local stores, and one of the most requested in local radio stations.
Son Miserables have shared the stage with Rubén Blades, both in Panamá and Puerto Rico, as part of Blades' tour «La Rosa de los Vientos». Later, they recorded a duet with Blades entitled «No te miento» (Son Miserables) that was included in «Red, Hot & Latin», an album whose sales were destined for the fight against AIDS.
In 1998, Son Miserables started working on their second album, this time with the collaboration of John Karpowich, who has worked with Santana, Ricky Martin, Seal and Yes. The second album included 13 tracks that continued Son Miserables' simple, narrative style, but with a more elaborate production. The album was released in 1999, and included popular singles such as «Marchita la flor», «La solución» and «Solo las estrellas bastarán».
In November 2003, the band announced their dissolution and gave a last official performance at the 2003 PanamaRock Awards in Panama City.
La Solución
Son Miserables Lyrics
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nunca pudieron hayar tu corazon
me trague mi vida me trague mi amor
que no diera por tenerte aquel momento y decirte...
nunca pude haberlo imaginado eres la solucion
a todas las preguntas que algun dia hubiese formulado
para mi sorpresa la respuesta eres tu...
Dicen que silencio dice mucho amor
con el nuestro nos llamabamos a gritos
quiza no fue el momento y en otra ocasion
volveremos a callar en algun sitio...
nunca pude haberlo imaginado eres la solucion
a todas las preguntas que algun dia hubiese formulado
para mi sorpresa la respuesta eres tu...
nadie sabe reir
nadie puede llorar aqui
en el ocaso de los dos...
la respuesta eres tu...
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In Son Miserables' song "La Solucion," the singer expresses regret over never having been able to say certain words to the person they love. Despite their efforts, they were unable to win over their heart, leaving them to swallow their life and love. The singer reflects on what they could have done differently, wishing they had taken the opportunity to express their feelings. However, to their surprise, they realize that the person they've been searching for all this time is the solution to their problems, and all of the answers they've been seeking can be found within them.
The lyrics touch on the idea that sometimes in life, we may miss out on opportunities or not be able to express ourselves fully to those we care about. However, sometimes the answers we seek are right in front of us, and it just takes some introspection to find them. The song also includes a reference to the power of silence in communication, in which the singer and their love interest had been calling out to each other without uttering a word.
Overall, "La Solucion" is a heartfelt representation of regret, missed opportunities, and ultimately finding the answers within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Malditas palabras que pense en decir
I had cursed the words that I thought to speak
nunca pudieron hayar tu corazon
They could never find a way to your heart
me trague mi vida me trague mi amor
I swallowed my life and my love
que no diera por tenerte aquel momento y decirte...
I wish I could have that moment to tell you...
nunca pude haberlo imaginado eres la solucion
I could have never imagined, you are the solution
a todas las preguntas que algun dia hubiese formulado
To all the questions I would have ever asked
para mi sorpresa la respuesta eres tu...
To my surprise, the answer is you...
Dicen que silencio dice mucho amor
They say silence can speak a lot of love
con el nuestro nos llamabamos a gritos
With ours, we screamed in silence
quiza no fue el momento y en otra ocasion
Maybe it wasn't the right time, but another time
volveremos a callar en algun sitio...
We'll go back to being quiet, in some place...
nadie sabe reir
No one knows how to laugh
nadie puede llorar aqui
No one can cry here
en el ocaso de los dos...
In the sunset of us two...
la respuesta eres tu...
The answer is you...
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.