La Calle
440, Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra
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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
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Written by: Juan Luis Guerra
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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.
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The ArtistJuan 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.
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Social CommentaryThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Collaborative PerformanceThe song features the Dominican rapper Marel Alemany, marking a fusion of traditional merengue with urban rhythms.
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LanguageAs with most of his songs, "La Calle" is composed and performed in Spanish, which is the native language of Juan Luis Guerra.
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Lyric RelevanceThe 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.
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Lasting PopularityEven 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.
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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.
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