Tomatito became a flamenco sensation at an early age when he was discovered by famed guitarist Paco de Lucía and began working in part with legendary flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla.
In 1979, the trio produced a hit called "La Leyenda del Tiempo." Their partnership continued until Camarón's death in 1992.
A later collaboration included pianist Michel Camilo, producing the albums Spain (2000) and Spain Again (2006).
Tomatito's music is a unique mix of traditional flamenco and jazz. On some albums, such as Barrio Negro, he experimented with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Music. He has also worked with flamenco singers Duquende and Chano Domiguez among many others.
Tomatito has produced six solo albums and in 2005, won a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Record, for his album Aguadulce.
Pa La Pimpi
Tomatito Lyrics
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Y rompe su garganta contra el infinito
Pregunta a Dios cómo y por qué
Si en el horizonte se pierden todos sus gritos
Llora y a veces canta
No le digas duerme
Que diga al niño
The first two lines of the song "Pa La Pimpi" by Tomatito talk about the beautiful voice of those who sing and how they are willing to give it their all, even if it means breaking their own throat. The next few lines talk about someone asking God how and why things are the way they are when everything seems to disappear into the horizon. This could be a reference to the struggles that people face when they try to achieve something and it feels like they are getting nowhere.
The following lines are particularly poignant as they talk about someone who cries and sings at the same time, indicating a deep emotional struggle that they are going through. The next line talks about how no one should tell them to sleep, which could be a reference to how people tend to avoid dealing with their problems by trying to sleep them away. The final line, "Que diga al niño donde más le duele," translates to "That he tells the child where it hurts the most." This could be a reference to how people tend to ignore their own pain and instead focus on the pain of others, particularly the younger generation.
Overall, the song "Pa La Pimpi" is a raw and emotional piece that delves into the struggles that people face on a daily basis. The lyrics are poignant and thought-provoking, and they speak to the struggles that people face when trying to achieve their goals. The song is a reminder that even in the most trying of times, it is important to keep going and to always hold on to hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Hermosa voz de aquel que canta
The beautiful voice of the one who sings
Y rompe su garganta contra el infinito
And breaks his throat against the infinite
Pregunta a Dios cómo y por qué
Asks God how and why
Si en el horizonte se pierden todos sus gritos
If all his screams are lost in the horizon
Llora y a veces canta
Cries and sometimes sings
No le digas duerme
Don't tell him to sleep
Que diga al niño
Let him tell the child
Donde más le duele
Where it hurts the most
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSE FERNANDEZ TORRES, JUAN ANTONIO SALAZAR SALAZAR
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