As a teenager, DeVille had a band named Billy and the Kids. He moved to London looking to form a band, but was unsuccessful in finding like-minded musicians. Eventually he landed in San Francisco where he formed a band with bassist Ruben Siguenza and drummer Tom "Manfred" Allen. The band played under the names Billy DeSade & the Marquis and the Lazy Eights before settling on the name Mink DeVille. Later, DeVille took the band to New York City, where they helped to pioneer punk rock music and were one of the original house bands at CBGB, the New York nighclub where punk rock music was born in the mid-1970s.
The typical DeVille song -- if any of his songs can be called "typical" -- is filled with romantic conviction and yearning. Latin rhythms, Blues riffs, and strains of country music can be heard in DeVille songs. Spanish Stroll was a hit in the U.S. and the UK in 1978; Storybook Love (nominated for an Academy Award in 1987) is the theme song of the movie The Princess Bride.
DeVille suffered from drug addiction for many years, which stifled his career. Among fellow musicians and songwriters, he was widely respected. Songwriter Doc Pomus said about Deville, "He knows the truth of a city street and the courage in a ghetto love song."
DeVille died of pancreatic cancer during the night of August 6, 2009 in a New York hospital.
DeVille had homes in New Orleans and Mississippi.
Asi Te Amo
Willy DeVille Lyrics
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En el cielo le da luz
Y suavemente le pido el amor
Como la noche
Las palomas pasaran
Con el viento
Buscando-su amor
Cambios vendran
La gente se va
Cuantos los cambios
Ah ah ah ah si te amo
La la la la la la la asi te amo
Todo el dia
En mi mente tu estas
Al fin del dia
Esperanto te aqui
Cuando peinso
De como yo te ame
En mi corazon
En donde estaras
Cambios vendran
La gente se va
Cuantos los cambios
Ah ah ah ah si te amo
La la la la la la la asi te amo
La la la la la la la yo te amo
La la la la la la la asi te amo
La la la la la la la yo te amo
Si el mar se me fuera
Ya no exsite el sol
El mundo se me rompe
Somos uno tu y yo
Cambios vendran
La gente se va
Cuantos los cambios
Ah ah ah ah si te amo
La la la la la la la asi te amo
La la la la la la la yo te amo
La la la la la la la asi te amo
La la la la la la la yo te amo
La la la la la la la asi te amo
La la la la la la la yo te amo
The lyrics of the song "Asi Te Amo" by Willy DeVille express a deep and intense love. The comparison between the stars in the sky and the person's loved one highlights how their presence brings light into their life. The gentle request for love conveys a sense of tenderness and passion.
The following lines mention the passing of time and the changes that come with it, but the love for the person remains constant throughout. The repetition of the phrase "ah ah ah ah si te amo" emphasizes the strength of the emotions felt by the singer.
The chorus is a catchy repetition of "La la la la la la la asi te amo" and "La la la la la la la yo te amo," which further emphasizes the intensity of the feelings expressed throughout the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Asi Te Amo" are a beautiful description of a deep and passionate love that is unwavering despite the changes and challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Como las estrellas
I see you shining like the stars in the sky
En el cielo le da luz
You bring light to my life like the stars bring light to the sky
Y suavemente le pido el amor
I gently ask for your love
Como la noche
The night reminds me of you
Las palomas pasaran
Pigeons will pass by
Con el viento
Carried by the wind
Buscando-su amor
Searching for their love
Cambios vendran
Changes will come
La gente se va
People will leave
Cuantos los cambios
So many changes
Ah ah ah ah si te amo
Yes, I love you
La la la la la la la asi te amo
This is how I love you
Todo el dia
All day
En mi mente tu estas
You're in my mind
Al fin del dia
At the end of the day
Esperanto te aqui
I wait for you here
Cuando peinso
When I think
De como yo te ame
How much I love you
En mi corazon
In my heart
En donde estaras
Where are you?
Si el mar se me fuera
If the sea were to leave me
Ya no exsite el sol
The sun would cease to exist
El mundo se me rompe
The world would crumble beneath me
Somos uno tu y yo
You and I are one
La la la la la la la yo te amo
I love you
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chus Reboreda Graña
Descansa en paz willie 🙏gracias por tus canciones y muchísimas gracias por cantar en español, un billón de gracias ❤desde la tierra hacía el cielo te mando este beso enorme 💋. Las leyendas nunca mueren, tu amigo toda una leyenda. En nuestros corazones estás ❤
Profe Ceci
Hermosísima canción!! La escuchamos en la película La red Avispa.
raymon adames
Muy dura
Juan Flórez
Excelente canción, cautivante para el final.
conchi dominguez
Querido Willy : siempre me provocas emociones cuando te escucho. Yo también te amo. Un beso donde quiera que estés!! 🌹💖
sergrod1
Que linda canción
F.Baraka
Muy bueno ,hasta siempre AMIGO te echaremos de menos ! ( gracias por haber cantado en español )
mbaqcytvav
Esperanto te aqui - Esperandote aqui
Cuando peinso - Cuando pienso
Vane Gal
Hermosa canción la busque de la película la red de avispa
Jose
muy bonita