* Reinaldo Hierrezuelo (Reinaldo Hierrezuelo la O or 'Hierro', solo voice and lead guitar/tres) (Santiago de Cuba, 30 December 1926)
* Reinaldo Creagh (Cirilo Reinaldo Creagh Veranes, solo voice and claves) (1917 or 1918?)
* Artistóteles Limonta (Artistóteles Raimundo Limonta, double bass and voice) (Santiago de Cuba, 15 March 1913)
* Pancho Cobas (Francisco Cobas la O, guitar) (Siboney, 1 April 1913)
* Ricardo Ortíz (Ricardo Ortíz Verdecia, solo voice, güiro, trumpet, maracas) (El Cristo (near Santiago de Cuba), 1934 or 1935?)
In the Dutch documentary 'Lagrimas Negras' they are shown as true supporters of the Cuban Revolution, bringing homage to the grave of 'Carlos Marx'. As Pancho Cobas explains, before the Revolution there was little opportunity to make money (except on Holidays), but after the Revolution musicians were asked to form bands and were employed by the state. They were judged by a 'Cultural Committee', which scaled them to determine their pay.
Reynaldo Hierrezuelo replaced Compay Segundo in his brother Lorenzo's band Los Compadres.
Discography
* Vieja Trova Santiaguera (1994) (NubeNegra/Intuition)
* Gusto y Sabor (1995) (NubeNegra/Intuition)
* Hotel Asturias (1996) (NubeNegra/Intuition)
* La Manigua (1998) (Virgin)
* Domino (2000) (Virgin)
* El Balcón del Adiós (2002) (Virgin)
Todos Los Ojos Te Miran
Vieja Trova Santiaguera Lyrics
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Todas las manos te tocan
Todas las palabras que provocas
Van gritando generosas que te ansian
Buscas de aludir el sexo
Como un animal travieso
Buscas exahltar a los demonios
Cuando sabes que tu entorno lo dominas
Creas desconcierto
Al exponer tus pensamientos
Siebras confusión
Sí irrumpes en cualquier reunion
Y es como un alivio
Cada niche
Cuando fragil y sin reproches
Solicitas mi atención
Cierro los ojos y miro
Tiemblan mis manos sí tocan
Y no se que hacer con esta boca
Cuando siento que ese cuerpo
Es... solo mio.
Creas desconcierto
Al exponer tus pensamientos
Siebras confusión
Sí irrumpes en cualquier reunion
Y es como un alivio
Cada niche
Cuando fragil y sin reproches
Solicitas mi atención
Cierro los ojos y miro
Tiemblan mis manos sí tocan
Y no se que hacer con esta boca
Cuando siento que ese cuerpo
Es... solo mio.
The lyrics of "Todos Los Ojos Te Miran" by Vieja Trova Santiaguera speak about the power and allure that the person being addressed holds over others. The song describes how this person captures the attention of everyone, with their presence drawing the gaze of all, and their touch felt by every hand. The words they provoke are described as generous and eager for more, emphasizing the desire and longing that surrounds them.
The lyrics also highlight the seductive nature of this person, comparing them to a mischievous animal who seeks to provoke and exalt demons. Despite this, it is acknowledged that they have control over their environment. They disrupt gatherings and create confusion, yet there is a sense of relief felt by those who are captivated by them, as they are unapologetic and unafraid to express their thoughts and emotions.
In the chorus, the singer expresses their personal connection and intense attraction towards this person. Closing their eyes, they can feel the tremor in their hands when they touch, and they are unsure of what to do with their mouth when they sense that the body they desire is meant only for them.
Overall, the lyrics depict the irresistible magnetism and enigmatic allure of an individual who captivates the attention of others, even if their actions and thoughts disrupt the norms of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Todos los ojos te miran
Everyone's eyes are focused on you
Todas las manos te tocan
Every hand reaches out to touch you
Todas las palabras que provocas
All the words you provoke
Van gritando generosas que te ansian
They loudly express their desire for you
Buscas de aludir el sexo
You allude to sex
Como un animal travieso
Like a mischievous animal
Buscas exahltar a los demonios
You seek to exalt the demons
Cuando sabes que tu entorno lo dominas
When you know you dominate your surroundings
Creas desconcierto
You create confusion
Al exponer tus pensamientos
By expressing your thoughts
Siebras confusión
You sow confusion
Sí irrumpes en cualquier reunion
If you burst into any gathering
Y es como un alivio
And it's like a relief
Cada niche
Every moment
Cuando fragil y sin reproches
When fragile and without reproach
Solicitas mi atención
You request my attention
Cierro los ojos y miro
I close my eyes and see
Tiemblan mis manos sí tocan
My hands tremble when they touch
Y no se que hacer con esta boca
And I don't know what to do with this mouth
Cuando siento que ese cuerpo
When I feel that body
Es... solo mio.
Is... only mine
Writer(s): Pedro Pablo Milanes Arias
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.