El Niágara en Bicicleta

Juan Luis Guerra

About El Niágara en Bicicleta

"El Niágara en Bicicleta" (English: Niagara Falls by Bicycle, literally Niagara Falls on a Bicycle) is a song written and performed by Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra and his backup vocal group, 4-40. The track was released as the third single released from his eighth studio album, Ni Es Lo Mismo, Ni Es Igual (1998) which Guerra produced by himself. The single became a success on the Top Latin Songs and Latin Tropical Airplay chart where it peaked #2. It was the best-performing Latin Tropical Airplay song of 1999.  


Year:
2012
4:31
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#3

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Me dio una sirimba un domingo en la mañana
Cuando menos lo pensaba
Caí redondo, como una guanábana, sobre la alcantarilla
Será la presión o me ha subido la bilirrubina

Y me entró la calentura
Y me fui poniendo blanco como bola de naftalina
Me llevaron a un hospital de gente (supuestamente)
En la Emergencia, el recepcionista escuchaba la lotería
(treinta mil pesos!)

Alguien se apiade de mi!
Grité perdiendo el sentido
Y una enfermera se acercó a mi oreja y me dijo
"Tranquilo, Bobby, tranquilo"

Me acarició con sus manos de Ben Gay y me dijo
"Qué le pasa, atleta?"
Y le conté con lujo de detalles lo que me había sucedido

Hay que chequearte la presión
Pero la sala está ocupada y, mi querido
En este hospital no hay luz para un electrocardiograma

Abrí los ojos como luna llena y me agarré la cabeza
Porque es muy duro
Pasar el Niágara en bicicleta

No me digan que los médicos se fueron
No me digan que no tienen anestesia
No me digan que el alcohol se lo bebieron
Y que el hilo de coser
Fue bordado en un mantel

No me digan que las pinzas se perdieron
Que el estetoscopio está de fiesta
Que los rayos X se fundieron
Y que el suero ya se usó
Para endulzar el café

Me apoyé de sus hombros como un cojo a su muleta
Y le dije "Qué hago, princesa?"
Y en un papel de receta me escribió muy dulcemente
(mi princesa, qué va a ser de mí?, uh)
"Lo siento, atleta"

Me acarició con sus manos de Ben Gay y siguió su destino
Y oí claramente cuando dijo a otro paciente
"Tranquilo, Bobby, tranquilo"

Bajé los ojos a media asta y me agarré la cabeza
Porque es muy duro
Pasar el Niágara en bicicleta

No me digan que los médicos se fueron
No me digan que no tienen anestesia
No me digan que el alcohol se lo bebieron
Y que el hilo de coser
Fue bordado en un mantel

No me digan que las pinzas se perdieron
Que el estetoscopio está de fiesta
Que los rayos X se fundieron
Y que el suero ya se uso
Para endulzar el café

No me digan que me va cayendo
De tanto dolor
No me digan que las aspirinas
Cambian de color

No me digan que me van pariendo
Que le falta amor
No me digan que le está latiendo, oh no
Damn

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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 »

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"El Niágara en Bicicleta" is a song by renowned Dominican musician Juan Luis Guerra. He is considered one of the most internationally recognized Latin artists of all time.
Album Name
The song is part of Guerra's 2000 studio album entitled "Ni es lo mismo ni es igual". It won the Latin Grammy Album of the Year award in 2000.
Song Genre
"El Niágara en Bicicleta" is a merengue song, a popular Latin American music genre. Juan Luis Guerra has made a significant contribution to making this genre popular worldwide.
Lyrics Meaning
The song metaphorically speaks about the difficulties encountered by a citizen when trying to get service in a public hospital. The phrase "Niágara en bicicleta" is a popular Dominican saying, meaning facing a virtually impossible situation.
Critical Acclaim
"El Niágara en Bicicleta" is not just popular among fans but also among critics. It won several awards, including the Latin Grammy for Best Tropical Song in 2000.
Inspiration
This song was inspired by a poem written by the Cuban poet Luis Carbonell. The phrase "El Niágara en Bicicleta" was taken directly from one of his prose.
Social Relevance
"El Niágara en Bicicleta" is noted for bringing attention to the plight of people struggling in the Dominican Republic’s public health system. Guerra has said it was aimed at the political class to generate a positive change.
Music Video
The music video for "El Niágara en Bicicleta", directed by Jean Gabriel Guerra, was awarded the Best Music Video at the 2001 Casandra Awards.
Live Performances
The song is a mainstay at Juan Luis Guerra's concerts. The performances often feature vibrant choreography and energy that match the song's fast-paced rhythm.
Cultural Impact
Due to its insightful lyrics about an important social issue, "El Niágara en Bicicleta" has remained relevant even years after its release. It continues to be a song of protest against poor medical services or health issues in many Latin American communities.

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