Antes Muerta Que Sencilla

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About Antes Muerta Que Sencilla

"Antes muerta que sencilla" (English: "I'd rather be dead than understated") is a song composed and written by Spanish singer María Isabel in 2004, when she was 9 years old. It was the Spanish entry at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 and it won the competition with a then record total of 171 points. It later became a huge hit in Spain, Latin America, Japan, and it was also a top ten hit in France and a top twenty in Switzerland. She performed the song on various shows as a guest star. A cover version was recorded in Mexico by Los Horóscopos de Durango and became popular among the Duranguense banda scene, gaining huge success in the United States and Mexico. The same title was used for their 2005 CD. 


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El pintalabios, toque de rimel 
Moldeador como una artista de cine 
Peluquería, crema hidratante 
Y maquillaje que es belleza al instante 
Abrid la puerta que nos vamos pa' la calle 
Que a quién le importa lo que digan por ahí 

Antes muerta que sencilla, 
ay que sencilla, ay que sencilla 
Antes muerta que sencilla, 
ay que sencilla, ay que sencilla 

Y es la verdad porque somos así 
Nos gusta ir a la moda, que nos gusta presumir 
Que más nos da que digas tú de mí 
De Londres, de Milán, de San Francisco o de París 

Y hemos venido a bailar 
Para reír y disfrutar 
Después de tanto y tanto trabajar 
Que a veces las mujeres necesitan 
Una poquita, una poquita, una poquita, una poquita libertad 

Mucho potaje de los de antes 
Por eso yo me muevo así con mucho arte 
Y sí algún novio se me pone por delante 
Le bailo un rato 
Y una gotitas de Chanel nº 4 
¡El más barato! 
Que a quién le importa lo que digan por ahí 

Antes muerta que sencilla, 
ay que sencilla, ay que sencilla 
Antes muerta que sencilla, 
ay que sencilla, ay que sencilla 
Y es la verdad porque somos así 
Nos gusta ir a la moda, que nos gusta presumir 
Que más nos da que digas tú de mí 
De Londres, de Milán, de San Francisco o de París 

Y hemos venido a bailar 
Para reir y disfrutar 
Después de tanto y tanto trabajar 
Que a veces las mujeres necesitan 

Una poquita, una poquita, una poqui 
Y hemos venido a bailar 
Para reir y disfrutar 
Después de tanto y tanto trabajar 
Que a veces las mujeres necesitan 
Una poquita, una poquita, una poquita, una poquita libertad 

Antes muerta que sencilla, 
ay que sencilla, ay que sencilla 
Antes muerta que sencilla, 
ay que sencilla, ay que sencilla

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María Isabel

María Isabel (born January 4, 1995) is a Spanish singer who won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song Antes Muerta Que Sencilla. more »

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Written by: JOSE MANUEL MUNIZ MERGELINA, MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ

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13 facts about this song

Origins
"Antes Muerta Que Sencilla" is a song by Spanish flamenco pop artist María Isabel.
Eurovision Junior Competition
This song was Spain's entry at the Eurovision Junior Song Contest in 2004, where it won first place.
Age of Artist
María Isabel was only 9 years old when she won the contest, making her one of the youngest winners in the competition's history.
Catch Phrase
The song’s title, "Antes Muerta Que Sencilla," is a Spanish catch phrase that can be translated as "I’d rather be dead than plain".
Popularity
The song became incredibly popular not just in Spain, but in Latin America and other parts of Europe as well. It topped the charts in Spain and Latin America.
Controversial Content
Some critics felt the lyrics of the song were an inappropriate topic for such a young performer, with themes of fashion and presenting oneself attractively, hence sparking a range of commentary about the song's content.
Album Hit
The song is included in María Isabel's debut album "No Me Toques Las Palmas Que Me Conozco", which sold over 200,000 units in Spain.
Music Style
The music style of the song is a fusion of Andalusian folk music and Latin pop with flamenco elements.
Video
In the music video of the song, María Isabel performs dance routines with other children in a typical Andalusian setting, further fueling the popularity of the song.
Legacy
"Antes Muerta Que Sencilla" persists as María Isabel's signature song, and has significantly influenced her music career.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered many times, in languages as varied as Dutch and Greek, demonstrating its vast international popularity.
Comeback Performance
María Isabel performed "Antes Muerta Que Sencilla" during her comeback in the Spanish pre-selection for Eurovision Song Contest in 2016. However, she didn't win the selection.
Cultural Impact
The song is closely associated with the image and career of María Isabel and remains a major part of Spanish pop culture.

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