La Vida Es un Carnaval

Celia Cruz

About La Vida Es un Carnaval

"La Vida Es Un Carnaval" (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈβiða es uŋ kaɾnaˈβal]; English: "Life Is a Carnival") is a song performed by Cuban recording artist Celia Cruz. The song was written by Victor Daniel, produced by Isidro Infante, arranged by Isidro Infante and released as the lead single from Cruz's studio album Mi Vida Es Cantar (1998). The song won the award for Tropical Song of the Year at the 2003 Lo Nuestro Awards. It has become one of Cruz's most popular songs, leading to the song being covered by several artists, including salsa singers Victor Manuelle and La India among others. This song was featured in the 2000 Mexican film, Amores perros, and also in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher. 


Year:
2008
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Todo aquel 
Que piense que la vida es desigual 
Tiene que saber que no es así 
Que la vida es una hermosura 
Hay que vivirla 

Todo aquel 
Que piense que está solo y que está mal 
Tiene que saber que no es así 
Que en la vida no hay nadie solo 
Siempre hay alguien 

Ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es un carnaval 
Que es más bello vivir cantando 
Oh oh oh ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es una carnaval 
Y las penas se van cantando 

Oh oh oh ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es un carnaval 
Que es más bello vivir cantando 
Oh oh oh ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es un carnaval 
Y las penas se van cantado

Todo aquel 
Que piense que la vida siempre es cruel 
Tiene que saber que no es así
Que tan solo hay momentos malos 
Y todo pasa 

Todo aquel 
Que piense que esto nunca va cambiar 
Tiene que saber que no es así
Que al mal tiempo, buena cara 
Y todo cambia 

Ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es un carnaval 
Que es más bello vivir cantando 
Oh oh oh ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es una carnaval 
Y las penas se van cantando 

Oh oh oh ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es un carnaval 
Que es más bello vivir cantando 
Oh oh oh ay, no hay que llorar (No hay que llorar) 
Que la vida es un carnaval 
Y las penas se van cantado

(Carnaval) es para reír 
(No hay que llorar) para gozar 
(Carnaval) para disfrutar 
(Hay que vivir cantando) 
(Carnaval) la vida es un carnaval 
(No hay que llorar) todos podemos cantar 
(Carnaval) ay señores 
(Hay que vivir cantando) 
(Carnaval) todo aquel que piense 
(No hay que llorar) que la vida es cruel 
(Carnaval) nunca estará solo 
(Hay que vivir cantando) Dios está con él 

Para aquellos que se quejan tanto (bua) 
Para aquellos que solo critican (bua) 
Para aquellos que usan las armas (bua) 
Para aquellos que nos contaminen (bua) 
Para aquellos que hacen la guerra (bua) 
Para aquellos que viven pecando (bua) 
Para aquellos que nos maltratan (bua) 
Para aquellos que nos contagian (bua)

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Celia Cruz

Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso de la Santísima Trinidad (October 21, 1925 – July 16, 2003) was a Cuban-American salsa performer. One of the most popular salsa artists of the 20th century, she earned twenty-three gold albums and was renowned internationally as the "Queen of Salsa" as well as "La Guarachera de Cuba." more »

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Written by: Victor Roberto Daniel

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"La Vida Es un Carnaval" is a Salsa song, one of the most popular forms of Latin music.
Artist Importance
The song is performed by Celia Cruz, who is often recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of Cuban and Latin music.
Song's Message
The lyrics of "La Vida Es un Carnaval" convey an upbeat message - that life is a carnival, and it's better to laugh at our problems than remember the bad times.
Song Popularity
The song was released in 1998 and rapidly became a global hit, reaching audiences not just in Latin America but worldwide.
Background
The song was written by Victor Daniel and produced by Isidro Infante.
Awards
Cruz won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Performance for the track in 2002, her first Grammy win after several nominations.
Live Performances
Celia Cruz performed "La Vida Es un Carnaval" at numerous music festivals and events, making it one of her most iconic songs.
Impact on Celia Cruz's Career
The song is considered one of Cruz's signature songs and a defining moment in her career.
Relevance
"La Vida Es un Carnaval" continues to be a favorite at Latin music festivals and parties, and is a staple in Salsa dance studios around the world.
Homage
After Cruz's death in 2003, the song been covered by numerous artists as a tribute to her influence and talent.

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