No Basta

Franco De Vita

About No Basta

"No Basta" (English: It's Not Enough) is a song written, produced and performed by Italo-Venezuelan singer-songwriter Franco De Vita. It was released by CBS Discos and as the first single from Franco De Vita's studio album Extranjero (1990), becoming his first number-one single in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart. The music video recorded for the song earned the International Viewer's Choice Award at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer decided to donate the award to a campaign against discrimination in the United States. The video received a Billboard Music nomination for Latin Video of the Year by a Male Artist. The song debuted in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin Tracks) chart at number 26 in the week of February 9, 1991, climbing to the top ten three weeks later. "No Basta" peaked at number-one on March 30, 1991, replacing "Sopa de Caracol" by Honduran musical ensemble Banda Blanca and being succeeded by "Mi Deseo" by Mexican band Los Bukis, six weeks later. "No Basta" ended 1991 as the eighth best performing Latin single of the year in the United States. 


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2000
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No basta traerlos al mundo
Porque es obligatorio
Porque son la base del matrimonio
O porque te equivocaste en la cuenta

No basta con llevarlos
A la escuela a que aprendan
Porque la vida cada vez es más dura
Ser lo que tu padre no pudo ser

No basta que de afecto
Tú le has dado bien poco
Todo por culpa del maldito trabajo
Y del tiempo

No basta porque cuando quiso
Hablar de un problema
Tú le dijiste niño, "será mañana
Es muy tarde, estoy cansado"

No basta comprarle todo
Lo que quiso comprarse
El auto nuevo antes de graduarse
Que viviera lo que tú no has vivido

No basta con creerse
Un padre excelente
Porque eso te dice la gente
A tus hijos nunca les falta nada

No basta porque cuando quiso
Hablarte de sexo
Se te subieron los colores al rostro
Y te fuiste

No basta porque de haber
Tenido un problema
Lo había resuelto comprando en la esquina
Lo que habí­a, lo que habí­a

No basta con comprarle curiosos objetos
No basta cuando lo que necesita es afecto
Aprender a dar valor a las cosas
Por que tú no le serás eterno

No basta castigarlo por haber llegado tarde
Si no has caído ya tu chico es un hombre
Ahora más alto y más fuerte que tú
Que tú

(No basta)

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Franco De Vita

Franco De Vita (born January 23, 1954 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a singer-songwriter. His first album as a solo artist garnered three Spanish-language hits in Venezuela. He signed with the Sony label in 1988, and in 1990, his album Extranjero had a song that reached No. 1 on the U.S. Latin charts and won an MTV Video Music Award. His 2004 album Stop reached the Top 10 throughout Latin America and on the U.S. Latin charts. more »

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Written by: FRANCO DE VITA

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8 facts about this song

Song Origins
"No Basta" is a song by Venezuelan Latin pop singer Franco De Vita. This emotional ballad was released as a single from his fourth studio album, "Extranjero", in 1990.
Chart Performance (Commercial Success
Upon release, "No Basta" topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States. This achievement marked one of Franco De Vita's most successful singles.
Meaning and Interpretation
"No Basta" is known for its profound lyrics, which describe a variety of social issues. The title, which translates as "It's Not Enough," underscores a message about the responsibilities of parenthood.
Music Video
The music video for "No Basta" is as powerful as the song itself. Its narrative echoes the themes conveyed in the lyrics, portraying the consequences of irresponsible parenting.
Awards
In 1991, De Vita won the "Billboard Latin Music Award" for Pop Track of the Year for "No Basta". This award recognized the song's widespread popularity and significant airplay.
Cultural Impact
After three decades, "No Basta" remains relevant across generations of Latin music lovers. Its prevailing message about the importance of good parenting and the song's emotional delivery have ensured it a place in the annals of Latin pop music history.
Legacy
"No Basta" is often considered to be one of De Vita’s signature songs. It has been covered by other artists over the years, a testament to its enduring popularity and far-reaching influences.
Song Structure
"No Basta" features an effective blend of pop and soft rock elements. It is known for its strong chorus, De Vita's powerful vocal performance, and its emotive piano arrangement.

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