1. Rock band from Quilm… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called “Vox Dei”.
1. Rock band from Quilmes, Argentina.
2. Christian progressive metal band from Guatemala, Guatemala.
3. An experimental coldwave band from France
1. Vox Dei (Latin: God's Voice) is an Argentine rock band. Its most prolific years were the 1970s, having recorded 10 albums.
The band's original members were Juan Carlos "Yody" Godoy (guitar and vocals), Ricardo Soulé (guitar and vocals), Rubén Basoalto (drums) and Willy Quiroga (bass and vocals).
In 1968 they recorded a version of Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman", and the company Mandioca organized an audition for them in the Payró theatre. The members of Manal and Almendra were also present, and a few hours later they played together. In 1970 they recorded for Mandioca their first album Caliente.
In the B.A. Rock Festival Vox Dei played the first part of the theme "Genesis", which had no lyrics yet. In February 1971 they released La Biblia ('The Bible'). Being the first Argentine concept album, it became a turning point in the history of Argentine rock; even the Archdiocese, that had asked to examine the lyrics, recommended young people to buy it. Right after the recording of La Biblia, Jorge Godoy left the band and was replaced by Ignacio Smilari.
In 1972 they re-edited their first album and recorded the third one, Jeremías Pies de Plomo. During the first shows after the release, they recorded La Nave Infernal and a few months later Es una Nube, No Hay Duda. After Vox Dei para Vox Dei of 1974, Ricardo Soulé announced he would leave the band to start as a soloist. Carlos Michelini replaced him while recording Estamos en la Pecera in 1975, and then was himself replaced by Raúl Fernandez. In 1976 they recorded Ciegos de Siglos.
Soulé returned to the band in 1978 to record Gata de Noche. Slowly the differences between the musicians started to grow, but they respected the contract that kept them together until 1981. In 1986 Vox Dei regrouped to present and record live "La Biblia" in the Teatro Ópera. In 1988 they made a "come back", to produce Tengo Razones para Seguir with Luis Valenti. Towards the end of 1989, Ricardo Soulé the band left again. In 1992 Carlos Gardellini becomes his new guitar. With guitar Gardellini have recorded the albums: Sin Darle Ya Más Vueltas in 1994, and El Camino in 2005. They have recorded with Ricardo Soulé a remake of La Biblia in 1997 entitled La Biblia II. On November 3, 2010, drummer Rubén Basoalto dies of lung cancer. After that, the band has a not well defined future.
2. Vox Dei is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal band from Guatemala. Vox Dei was formed in 1989 in Guatemala City, the name means God's Voice. It is usually confused with the secular band from Argenitna Vox Dei. For many, Vox Dei are the fathers of the Guatemalan White Metal.
Members:
Estuardo Meza - Voice
Pablo Izquierdo - Drums
Willy Estrada - Guitar
Saúl Aragón - Lead Guitar
Former Members:
Hedras Ramos Sr. - Lead Guitar (From 1989 until 1995)
Rony Madrid - Keyboard (From 1989 until 1991)
Russell Madrid - Guitar (From 1989 until 1991)
Hugo Meza - Drums
John Seamans - Bass
David Arredondo - Bass
Discography:
Quítate la Máscara - 1990
Torre Fuerte - 1993
Ciudad Distante - 1995
Rompiendo el Molde - 1996
Cuenta Regresiva - 1999
Nada que Ver - 2000
Azúcar Amarga
Vox Dei Lyrics
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Sos mi obsesión
Nena, mi linda nena
Que cosa extraña tu amor
Es muy dulce
Y amargo a veces
Que puedo hacer.
Estás dentro de mí
Nena, dubidu dubidi papap...
Ni lo que digo sé
Eres ardiente
Y fría a veces
Que haré.
Piba, me vuelvo loco
Tu amor es una droga
Nena, no importa que eres
Solo a tu lado quiero estar
Si traes felicidad
O tristeza no importa
Azúcar amargo... azúcar amargo...
The lyrics of Vox Dei's song "Azúcar Amarga" express the singer's obsession and confusion surrounding a woman's love. He acknowledges that her love can be both sweet and bitter at times, referring to it as a strong wine that can be both hot and cold. Despite his confusion, he cannot help but be addicted to her love, describing it as a drug. He states that he only wants to be by her side, regardless of whether she brings him happiness or sadness.
The theme of addiction is prevalent throughout the lyrics, with the singer referring to the woman's love as a drug and stating that he has become crazy for her. The use of the phrase "azúcar amargo" (bitter sugar) further emphasizes the idea that her love is both sweet and bitter, drawing an interesting analogy between love and sugar.
Interestingly, the use of the word "nena" (girl) throughout the lyrics has sparked some controversy, with some arguing that it promotes the objectification of women. However, others point out that the use of the word is common in Latin American culture as a term of endearment and does not necessarily have negative connotations.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo pienso el día en vos
I think about you all day long
Sos mi obsesión
You are my obsession
Nena, mi linda nena
Baby, my beautiful baby
Que cosa extraña tu amor
Your love is a strange thing
Es muy dulce
It is very sweet
Y amargo a veces
And bitter at times
Que puedo hacer.
What can I do?
Estás dentro de mí
You are inside of me
Sos un vino fuerte
You are a strong wine
Nena, dubidu dubidi papap...
Baby, dubidu dubidi papap...
Ni lo que digo sé
I don't even know what I'm saying
Eres ardiente
You are fiery
Y fría a veces
And cold at times
Que haré.
What will I do?
Piba, me vuelvo loco
Girl, you drive me crazy
Tu amor es una droga
Your love is a drug
Nena, no importa que eres
Baby, it doesn't matter who you are
Solo a tu lado quiero estar
I only want to be by your side
Si traes felicidad
If you bring happiness
O tristeza no importa
Or sadness, it doesn't matter
Azúcar amargo... azúcar amargo...
Bitter sweet... bitter sweet...
Writer(s): Wilfrido Quiroga
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Meryshappes122
Yo pienso el dia en vos sos mi obsesion
Nena, mi linda nena que cosa extraa tu amor
Es muy dulce y amargo a veces
Que puedo hacer
Estas dentro de mi sos un vino fuerte
Nena, dubidu dubidi papap ni lo que digo se
Eres ardiente y fria a veces
Que hare
Piba me vuelvo loco tu amor es una droga
Nena, no importa que eres
Solo a tu lado quiero estar
Si traes felicidad o tristeza no importa
Azucar amargoazucar amargo
@albertoosvaldolazarte6534
voy a cumplir 65 años y hace como cuarenta que la escucho. Y me alegra que sigan este exito.
@lucaspallero2205
Impresionante
@marceveron2440
Bien ahi
@liliisabel1969
Que hermozo !! Yo 53 y me pasa lo mismo , es más ... creo que soy yo esa canción 😍. Lo que te gusta pasa a ser parte de uno 😂
@albertoortega2467
Yo 60 ...y los escuché por primera vez a los 12....y los sigo escuchando ...saludos desde Berazategui 🇦🇷
@CarlosCampos-ux3sc
Para mi la mejor Banda del rock nacional Viva , vox dei y creedence🙌🙌♥♥
@nicolasneu6655
Cuando era más pibe, sin internet como hacía para conseguirlo, ni plata para cassette tenía jajajaja.... Pasaron 30 años y acá estoy, ahora acompaño con la bateria
@claudiapadilla8224
Voy a cumplir 61 y los escucho de los 12!!! Que recuerdos🎵🎶🎵
@ricardoatiliofrattinidemattei
una de las mas grandes bandas de rock de Argentina y de america me animo a decir
@victorsetau5344
muy buen tema. la banda mas grande del rock nacional