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
No Es Por Falta De Suerte
Vox Dei Lyrics
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Y muestrate como eres
Si vas a verte pero
Con cien de pelos en
La frente.
No, noo! No es por falta de suerte
No! Necesita la mente!
Por que no ves
Si puedes algo avanzar
Y deja en paz
Aquel que esta por llegar
No crees que es importante
Hey che mira no temas
Vamos arrancate de mi brazo
Y muestrate como eres
Si vas a verte pero
Con cien de pelos en
La frente.
No, noo! No es por falta de suerte
No! Necesita la mente!
Hay cada cara ya esta sonando
Con uniformes y camisetas
De cuellos largos colores raros
Inteligentes, gordos sudando
Por que no ves
Si puedes algo avanzar
Y deja en paz
Aquel que esta por llegar
No crees que es importante
Hey che mira no temas
Por que no ves
Si puedes algo avanzar
Y deja en paz
Aquel que esta por llegar
No crees que es importante
Hey che mira no temas
Vamos arrancate de mi brazo
Y muestrate como eres
Si vas a verte pero
Con cien de pelos en
La frente.
No, noo! No es por falta de suerte
No! Necesita la mente!
Hay cada cara ya esta sonando
Con uniformes y camisetas
De cuellos largos colores raros
Inteligentes, gordos sudando
The song "No Es Por Falta De Suerte" by Vox Dei talks about the importance of self-awareness and self-improvement in order to succeed in life. The lyrics begin by urging the listener to break free from the singer's grip and show their true selves, rather than hiding behind a façade of unkempt hair or other superficial distractions. The chorus strongly asserts that success is not a matter of luck, but rather, of having a clear and focused mind. The following verses describe the various types of people who are making progress in life, including the smart, the athletic, and the unconventional, and finally, urge the listener to stop worrying and start working on improving themselves.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of the phrase "hey che mira", which is a slang expression that is common in Argentina and other parts of Latin America. It is used to get someone's attention or to indicate agreement or solidarity. Another notable feature of the song is the intricate guitar and percussion arrangements, with multiple layers of sound contributing to a complex and dynamic overall effect. The lyrics are sung in Spanish, which adds to the song's authenticity and emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Vamos arrancate de mi brazo
Let go of my arm
Y muestrate como eres
And show yourself for who you are
Si vas a verte pero
Con cien de pelos en
La frente.
If you're going to see yourself but with a hundred hairs on your forehead.
No, noo! No es por falta de suerte
No! Necesita la mente!
No, no! It's not due to lack of luck, no! It requires the mind!
Por que no ves
Si puedes algo avanzar
Y deja en paz
Aquel que esta por llegar
No crees que es importante
Hey che mira no temas
Why don't you see if you can move forward and leave alone those who are yet to come? Don't you think it's important? Hey, look, don't be afraid.
Hay cada cara ya esta sonando
Con uniformes y camisetas
De cuellos largos colores raros
Inteligentes, gordos sudando
There are faces already buzzing with strange-colored, long-necked uniforms and T-shirts. Intelligent, sweaty fat people.
Writer(s): Hector Ricardo Soule Cardei, Juan Carlos Godoy
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriel Sanchez
yo entiendo así:
Uh vamos a ver el disfraz y muéstrate como eres
sin el monstruo verde pero con siete pelos en la frente
oh no, no, no
no es por falta de suerte,
no, necesita la mente
oh no, no, no
¿Por qué no ves si puedes algo avanzar? y
deja en paz a aquél que está por llegar
¿no crees que es importante?
hey che, mirá, no temas.
Uh vamos a ver el disfraz y muéstrate como eres
sin el monstruo verde pero con siete pelos en la frente
oh no, no, no
no es por falta de suerte,
no, necesita la mente
oh no, no, no
De cada cara sacas atajo, yeah, yeah
¿por qué te importan las camisetas?
de cuellos largos, colores raros
inteligentes gordos sudados.
¿Por qué no ves si puedes algo avanzar? y
deja en paz a aquél que está por llegar
¿no crees que es importante?
hey che, mirá, no temas.
Roberto Gustavo Carranza
Como y Juan Carlos "Yodi" Godoy?, Guitarra ritmica y voz, fundador de Vox Dei, esplendida voz en falsete, que se fue en la mitad de la biblia, y jamas pudieron reemplazar!!!!!
Nicolas Arancibia
Hola ¿de donde sacaste la letra?, porque tanto el vinilo de la epoca y el cd no traian las letras
Listamusical
Hola Nicolas, La letra la conseguí en la pagina (rock.com.ar)
Tony Scarface
Para mí no dice eso.
Yo entiendo:
Vamos arrancate el disfraz y muestrate como eres.
Si un mounstro verde pero con siete pelos en la frente...
Listamusical
Corregido, gracias
Gonzalo Fridlender
La letra no es la original creo q no dice muchas partes de la q escribieron!!!
Roberto Gustavo Carranza
Las letras fueron puestas en una version de "Cuero caliente", "La nave infernal", cuero es del '68, la nave es del '72, ahi se nota la falta de Yodi Godoy