La Calle

Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra

About La Calle

"La Calle" is a song written, produced and performed by singer Dominican Republic Juan Luis Guerra and Colombian Juanes. The song was chosen as the fourth single from the eleventh album by Juan Luis Guerra, A Son de Guerra released for airplay on 1 September 2010.


Year:
2010
3:35
113 

 Struggling with La Calle? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!

Tú me dijiste que la mañana
Se compraba con un beso
Y que la guerra estaba en venta
Y que la paz tenía su precio

Que la política se viste
De oro, plata y lino fino
Y lo que sale de la boca
Paga impuesto en el oído

Que cada día es más angosto el camino

Ay! que la calle está dura
Que la calle está dura
Ay! que el que no corre vuela
Que el que no corre vuela

Ay! que la luna se aleja
Que la luna se aleja
Ay! me pregunto y medito
Cuál es la raíz cuadrada de mi mismo?

Tú me dijiste que la mentira
Usaba lentes de contacto
Y que un zapato de Valentino
Se auto proclamó barato

Que un arancel se enamoró
De un tributario en zona franca
Que la anestesia se fue a Londres
A un congreso de turismo

Que cada día trae su afán y te explico

Ay! que la calle está dura
Que la calle está dura
Ay! que el que no corre vuela
Que el que no corre vuela

Ay! que la luna se aleja
Que la luna se aleja
Ay! me pregunto y medito
Cuál es la raíz cuadrada de mi mismo ?

Bring it down!

Y que no hay favoritismos con el café
El que primero cuela es el que va a beber
Que Tchaikovsky era ruso y Debussy francés
Cuando el río suena es que agua trae lo sé

Que los clubes son trincheras de la societé
Donde caben siete caben veintitrés
Que la noche pinta buena para Star Trek

Hey! Man, no te juegues con eso!

Ay! que la calle está dura
Que la calle está dura
Ay! que el que no corre vuela
Que el que no corre vuela

Ay! que la luna se aleja
Que la luna se aleja
Ay! me pregunto y medito
Cuál es la raíz cuadrada de mi mismo?

Love somebody
Need somebody
Love somebody
Need somebody

 Struggling with La Calle? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!


Juan Luis Guerra

Juan Luis Guerra (born June 7, 1957) is a Dominican singer, songwriter and producer who has sold over 30 million records, and won numerous awards including 15 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Latin Billboard Music Awards. He recently won 3 Latin Grammy Awards in 2010, including Album of the Year. more »

1 fan

Written by: Juan Luis Guerra

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Song Representation
"La Calle" is a representative song of merengue music, one of the most popular music genres in the Dominican Republic.
The Artist
Juan Luis Guerra, the singer of "La Calle," is considered one of the most influential Latin music artists of all time, having won numerous awards, including 21 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Latin Billboard Music Awards.
Social Commentary
The song criticizes the conditions of poverty and social inequalities in the Dominican Republic. Guerra often uses his music to shed light on social and political issues in his native country.
Album Success
"La Calle" is from the album "La Llave De Mi Corazón," which won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Merengue Album in 2007.
Music Video
The music video for "La Calle" was shot in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, and features scenes of daily life in the city.
Collaborative Performance
The song features the Dominican rapper Marel Alemany, marking a fusion of traditional merengue with urban rhythms.
Language
As with most of his songs, "La Calle" is composed and performed in Spanish, which is the native language of Juan Luis Guerra.
Lyric Relevance
The lyrics of "La Calle" resonate with the masses because they reflect the daily struggle of many Dominicans, making Guerra not just a musician but a spokesperson for his country.
Lasting Popularity
Even though "La Calle" was released in 2007, it remains one of Juan Luis Guerra's most popular songs, consistently played on Latin music radio stations and live performances.
Distinctive Style
"La Calle", like many of Juan Luis Guerra's songs, combines poetic lyrics with a vibrant Caribbean rhythm, a distinctive feature that's given birth to his unique style.

Discuss the La Calle Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "La Calle Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/22378086/Juan+Luis+Guerra/La+Calle>.

    Missing lyrics by Juan Luis Guerra?

    Know any other songs by Juan Luis Guerra? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    La Calle

    3.3M
    8,881     358

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Fill in the missing Nirvana lyric: "Just because you're ___ don't mean they're not after you"?
    A Innocent
    B Delusional
    C Paranoid
    D Unafraid

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Juan Luis Guerra tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!