We starting doing this song because Tom wanted to do a Spanish language rock song and this one seems to be the definitive song of that type. Since that time we find that we like the Soda Stereo music and are doing two more of their songs.
De Música Ligera translates to Of Light Music and is probably the most significant song in Latin rock. It was written by Gustavo Cerati, guitarist and vocalist for the band Soda Stereo of Argentina. It was released in 1990 on the album Canción Animal. The title for the song comes from some albums that the composer's parents had entitled Light Classics of all Time. The lyrics, like many of those from Cerati, are mystical and poetic. The music is a simple chord progression that continues without deviation through the entire song.
Lyrics: De Música Ligera
y yo desperté queriendo soñarla algún tiempo atrás pensé en escribirle y nunca sortié las trampas del amor
De aquel amor de música ligera Solo (short)
No le enviaré cenizas de rosas
De aquel amor de música ligera Solo
De aquel amor de música ligera Solo (short)
nada más queda |
English Translation: Of Light Music
And I awoke wanting to dream of her Some time ago I thought about writing to her And I never avoided the pitfalls of love
Of that love, of light music Solo (short)
I will not send ashes of roses to her
Of that love, of light music Solo
Of that love of light music Solo (short)
nothing else remains |
Live performance of De Música Ligera by Soda Stereo