Marta

Ricardo Arjona

About Marta

"Marta" is a Latin pop song recorded by Guatemalan recording artist Ricardo Arjona. It was released on 29 March 2011 as the third and final single from his twelfth studio album, Poquita Ropa (2010). It was written by Arjona, who produced it with longtime collaborators Dan Warner and Lee Levin under their stage name, Los Gringos. An accompanying music video for "Marta" was released in March 2011 and features Mexican actress Edith Gonzalez. It was directed by Joaquín Cambre. The video was used as part of the feature film Poquita Ropa — Una Historia Apasionada.  


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2010
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Cantando en la calle Florida
Un forastero en Buenos Aires
Descubrí que la vida
Es un juego de azar
Donde pierde el que gana.

Por equipaje una mochila,
Una guitarra y nos versos de Borges
Fue aquella noche de luna
Que una dama de azul
Me pedía una de Silvio.

La complací con "rabo de nube"
Correspondió poniendo en el sombrero
Una propina en australes
Con la misma que al rato
La invitaría un café.

Cómo olvidarme de Marta
Aquella piba de la Recoleta
Si me dejó un par de huellas
En el cuello y en la vida
Cómo olvidarme de Marta

Me fui de canchero en halagos
Me fumigó con la mirada y me dijo
Pibe tendrás que cuidarte
Yo le dije "de qué?"
Ella me dijo "de mi".

Un taxi la esperaba en la esquina
Sin preguntar nos llevo a un sitio de strippers
Le pregunte estás segura?
Ella me dijo "boludo aquí es donde laburo".

Estuve en Istanbul y en El Cairo
En los Tepuy, en París y en Malasia
Toda belleza fue poca
Después de ver en la pista a Marta sin ropa.

Cómo olvidarme de Marta
Aquella stripper de la Recoleta
Si me dejó un par de huellas
En el cuello y en la vida
Cómo olvidarme de Marta

Me fui siguiéndola hasta Río
Trabajamos en el mismo bar,
Ella vendía su silueta
Yo tocaba la guitarra
En una banda de blues.

Llegamos un día hasta México
Yo cantaba en un bar de la zona rosa
Y ella seguía con su anhelo
Y era el de convertirse
En una gran modelo.

Le perdí las huella en las vigas
El Tío Sam le cambio hasta el carácter
Y le agrego las manías
Que iban desde el polvo
Hasta las pastillas.

Cómo olvidarme de Marta
Aquella stripper de la Recoleta
Si me dejó un par de huellas
En el cuello y en la vida
Cómo olvidarme de Marta

La ultima vez que la vi
Fue en un maldito estado de coma
Le cante "rabo de nube"
Reaccionó un instante y me dijo "qué hacés?"

Cómo olvidarme de Marta
Aquella stripper de la Recoleta
Si además de mi amante
Fue también mi mejor amiga
Cómo olvidarme de Marta

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Ricardo Arjona

Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, (born 19 January 1964), known as Ricardo Arjona (Spanish pronunciation: [arˈxona]), is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter and former basketball player and school teacher. Arjona is one of the most successful Latin American artists of all time, with more than 20 million albums sold. He is often called El Animal Nocturno (The Nocturnal Animal), thanks to his breakthrough success with his fourth studio album which bears the same name. His music ranges from ballads to Latin pop, rock, pop rock, Cuban music, and more recently a cappella performances and a mixture of Tejano music and Norteño music, and other Afro-American and Latin sounds. Arjona is noted for his lyrical style, and often addresses topics such as love, homosexuality, kidnap… more »

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Marta" is a song by the Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona from his thirteenth studio album, "Independiente."
Album
"Independiente" was released on 4th October 2011, under the label Metamorfosis, which is Arjona's own label that he founded in 2011.
Song Theme
This song, like many of Arjona's songs, revolves around a complicated relationship. The lyrics tell the story of a man who remains deeply in love with a woman named Marta, despite their complex and turbulent history.
Musical Style
The song carries the typical musical stylings of Ricardo Arjona, blending Latin pop with subtle elements of rock, sugared with his signature eclectic and poetic songwriting style.
Lyrics
The verses vividly paint a picture of a passionate relationship full of highs and lows, with the hauntingly beautiful refrain of "How I miss you Marta" piercing through the intricate storytelling.
Album Success
"Independiente" was a highly successful album that debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. It also received numerous awards and individual songs like "Marta" contributed significantly to its success.
Live Performances
"Marta" has been performed by Arjona during several of his world tours, where it's often accompanied by emotional renditions from the audience, indicating its popularity among Arjona's fans.
Video Production
The music video for "Marta" matches the intensity of the song’s lyrics and features a dramatic, acted storyline in addition to Arjona's performance.
Reception
The song has received positive reviews from the music critics, praising its emotional depth, Arjona’s vocal delivery, and meaningful lyrics.
Fan Base
"Marta" remains one of the fan-favorites from the album "Independiente" and continues to be one of Arjona's standout tracks.

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