For many years, the group presented a ragamuffin image and a vagabonding lifestyle, travelling around Europe in a double-decker bus and houseboat. Their image was enhanced by their eclectic and often homemade clothing, and the very long hair worn by both male and female members of the band. The Kelly Family began to break up in 2000 and afterwards they performed mostly as individuals or sub-sets of the whole group and took on a more mainstream look.
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Discography
The Kelly Family Tours Europe (1977)
The Kelly Family (1979)
Lieder der Welt (1979)
Ein Vogel kann im Käfig nicht fliegen (1980)
Wonderful World (1981)
Une famille c'est une chanson (1984)
Keep on Singing... (1989)
New World (1990)
Honest Workers (1991)
Wow (1993)
Over the Hump (1994)
Almost Heaven (1996)
Growin' Up (1997)
From Their Hearts (1998)
La Patata (2002)
Homerun (2004)
We Got Love (2017)
25 Years Later (2019)
El Camino
The Kelly Family Lyrics
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Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
El camino que anda la gente
Que no desiste, que no desiste
Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar
Lo que sí que tengo claro es que no hay marcha atrás
El transcurso de la vida me ha enseñado a caminar
El camino que anda la gente
Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
El camino que anda la gente
Que no desiste, que no desiste
Si es que tienes una historia aquí estoy yo para escuchar
Con mirarnos a los ojos la podremos recordar
Al final nuestros caminos se han de volver a cruzar
Caminantes solitarios en espacio sideral
El camino que anda la gente
Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
El camino que anda la gente
Que no desiste, que no desiste
El camino que anda la gente
Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
El camino que anda la gente
Que no desiste, que no desiste
Y entonces sucedió
Pasabas por ahí
Y el mundo se detuvo en su constante devenir
Y entonces sucedió
Pasabas por ahí
Y el mundo se detuvo y ya no pude estar sin ti
El camino que anda la gente
Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
El camino que anda la gente
Que no desiste, que no desiste
El camino que anda la gente
Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
El camino que anda la gente
Que no desiste, que no desiste
El camino que anda la gente
Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
El camino que anda la gente
Que no desiste, que no desiste
Lo que sí que tengo claro
Es que ya no hay marcha atrás
The Kelly Family's song "El Camino" is a powerful anthem about the journey of life and the strength it takes to keep going, even in the face of adversity. The opening lines of the song, "El camino que anda la gente, que no se rinde, que no se rinde," which translate to "The path that people walk, who don't give up, who don't give up," set the tone for the entire song. It is about persistence, determination, and the ability to keep going no matter what obstacles come your way.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "El camino que anda la gente, que no se rinde, que no desiste," which means "the path that people walk, who don't give up, who don't quit." This repetition emphasizes the message of the song and drives it home. The lyrics speak of the lessons learned on the path of life, how they shape us, and change us. It emphasizes that there is no going back, but that we can move forward with open arms, and welcome others along the way.
In the second verse, the lyrics speak about how our paths can cross with others, and how we can help each other on this journey. It speaks about listening to each other's stories, remembering them, and how we are all solitary travelers, each on our unique journeys. The song ends with the powerful phrase, "Lo que sí que tengo claro es que ya no hay marcha atrás," meaning "what I do know for sure is that there is no going back." It reminds us to keep moving forward no matter what, with the strength and determination of those who came before us.
Line by Line Meaning
El camino que anda la gente
This is the path that people take, a journey that they embark on.
Que no se rinde, que no se rinde
A path where they don't give up despite the challenges.
Que no desiste, que no desiste
A path where they don't quit, no matter how difficult it becomes.
Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar
The notion that there is no pre-set path or direction, it is created as you move ahead.
Lo que sí que tengo claro es que no hay marcha atrás
An acknowledgement that there is no turning back, no second chances once you have moved past any part of this path.
El transcurso de la vida me ha enseñado a caminar
Experiences in life have taught me to stay on this path, amidst all the difficulties and hardships.
Con los brazos bien abiertos acogiendo a los demás
An attitude that comes with the compulsion to love and help people along the path.
Si es que tienes una historia aquí estoy yo para escuchar
I am willing to listen to people's stories, should they choose to share them with me.
Con mirarnos a los ojos la podremos recordar
Simply by looking each other in the eyes, we can recall memories from our past journeys.
Al final nuestros caminos se han de volver a cruzar
There is a likelihood of our paths crossing again at some point in the future.
Caminantes solitarios en espacio sideral
Metaphorically describing us as lonely travelers in the vast cosmic space.
Y entonces sucedió
And then it happened.
Pasabas por ahí
You caught my attention as you passed me by.
Y el mundo se detuvo en su constante devenir
The world stopped its usual motion for a moment.
Y ya no pude estar sin ti
I could not imagine living without you after that moment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kathy Kelly, Paul Kelly, Patricia Kelly, Joey Kelly, John Kelly, Jimmy Kelly, Angelo Kelly
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